Letters to the editor

Whether it’s something that’s bothering you or something you want to praise, our letters page will give you the chance to tell the rest of Bedford Borough what’s on your mind.

Maybe you’ve got something to say about one of our recent articles. Even if you disagree with what we’ve published, we want to hear from you.

Simply email letters@BedfordIndependent.co.uk and your opinions, rants, ideas, compliments or criticisms could soon feature on our pages.
Terms and conditions:

  • Only letters from Bedford Borough residents will be accepted unless they are from a nationally recognised charity or public body with a subject that may be of interest to our readers.
  • You must include your full name and full address for your letter to be considered for publication.
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  • We reserve the right to refuse publication without a reply.

Further terms & conditions for reader letters and comments can be found on our ethics and editorial policy page.

Updated: 01 January 2024

Letters: There’s more to the town centre than opticians and hairdressers

Our new Mayor Tom, when promoting his much-publicised policy of providing free parking in Borough Council car parks, must have been racking his brains to try and find reasons why people would...

Letters: “I rather feel the PCC doesn’t get my point”

I rather feel the Police commissioner is in a parallel universe, he really doesn't get the point. Read: Letters: “Come on PCC, get some coppers on the streets” The mere fact he is offering...

Letters: I hope the new mayor takes anti-social behaviour problems seriously

Tim Hatton is completely right (Letters, 2 May). Read: Letters: “Come on PCC, get some coppers on the streets. The centre of Bedford is disgraceful for anti-social behaviour...

Letters: “Well done, Parks department”

Just sensational is how I would describe the tulip display along the Embankment. Beautifully designed, the mass of colour was a joy to behold. Well done parks dept...

Letters: “Come on PCC, get some coppers on the streets”

I have recently been in communication with the Police [and Crime] Commissioner to try and discuss things that matter to everyday visitors to Bedford and get pushed to the Chief Constable...

Letters: Let’s get walking

Our future councillors need to prioritise improving our streets in their upcoming term to help people choose cleaner and healthier ways to travel. The benefits of people walking...

Letters: Explore the great outdoors with North Bedfordshire Ramblers

As the weather starts to improve how about getting outside and going for a walk? North Beds Ramblers are a local rambling group that has been walking in this area for...

Letters: Bedford businesses can help reduce food waste too

Food waste action week ran from the 7-13 March. In the UK we throw away 4.5 million tonnes of edible food every year. This generates 25 tonnes of CO2 and contributes 5.4% of total UK...

Letters: How do we solve the environmental impact of disposable vapes?

In January I was helping to plant a new Miyawaki forest just south of the river in Bedford. While digging through the compost supplied by the council I found a disposable vape unit. There we were...

Letters: Why doesn’t the council spend money on good-quality road surfaces?

Three weeks ago the mass of potholes on Old Ford End Road, Queens Park near Allen Park was filled in for probably the third time this winter but appeared again this week in a...

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