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.
  • Our editorial policy is to only publish your name, street name and/or town or village.
  • Names and addresses can be withheld but only with good reason.
  • If possible, please include a high-quality photo with your letter.
  • Letters may be edited for length, typos and formatting purposes.
  • Write respectfully, refraining from the use of personal comments or attacks, profanity, or remarks that may be considered offensive.
  • 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: Whichever form measures to improve Bedford take, humanity must be at their core

I'd like to address Mental Health in the town of Bedford, not as a professional, but as a fellow human being. These are troubled times, and, in Bedford, just like anywhere else, many people...

Letters: Bedford campaigners mount roadside protest against the “genocide” in Gaza

On Saturday, 27 September, more than 60 Bedfordians held a roadside protest and peace rally on Bedford High Street. The protest was organised by Bedford Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC)... 

Letters: “We cannot pull together while hurling abuse at each other”

Along with my Green colleagues on the council, I am massively frustrated to see the war of words between the Conservatives and LibDems about council finances again...

Letters: Fixing the financial firestorm – the facts

The Mayor must think residents have very short memories if he thinks the claims in his recent column will be accepted! Let’s put the record straight. Read: Fixing the financial firestorm...

Letters: The purported care for welfare is for the birds, we need more call handlers not fewer

As the East of England Ambulance Service UNISON Branch Chair, sitting in the most recent health and overview scrutiny committee was the most distressing and upsetting thing...

Letters: In his latest column the mayor is both contradictory and inaccurate

I read with great interest the latest column from the Mayor of Bedford Borough. I find the comments the Mayor makes to be both a contradiction and inaccurate. I do not recall the Mayor ever suggesting...

Letters: National Highways, what a complete and utter shambles

National Highways, what a complete and utter shambles! You should be totally ashamed of yourselves for the chaos you allowed to unfold on the A421 approach to the Black Cat roundabout redevelopment...

Letters: Stuck in Black Cat chaos was not only distressing but posed significant health and welfare risks too

I am writing to raise a formal complaint regarding an incident that occurred on 5 July 2025, which involved severe delays caused by the closure or obstruction of the A1 near the Black Cat Roundabout...

Letters: ‘Planning applications will be hard to refuse’ says CPRE as Local Plan is withdrawn

CPRE Bedfordshire notes with concern the Mayor's article in Bedford Independent about the expected withdrawal of Bedford Borough's Local Plan 2040. On the basis of the...

Letters: Through traffic should be banned on Bedford’s High Street

In Bedford Ian's weekly report of 6 June 2025, in his first article, he writes about 'Crossing Chaos' with particular reference to the new crossing just inside The Embankment from...

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