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All the latest Political and politics news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford Borough with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine and unbiased Bedford news. We are independent in ownership and opinion.

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Mayor Tom Wootton holds up a cut out of the UK, showing Bedford as the the location of the proposed new Universal Studios Theme Park. Image: Bedford Independent

Monthly column: Looking back at 2025 and forward to 2026

Despite significant financial pressures, we made real progress on a major regeneration project. The Bedford River Valley Park was approved late in 2025 through a Collaboration Agreement...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Bedford Borough set to have no homeless families in hotels on Christmas Day

Bedford Borough Council says there are set to be no homeless families living in hotels or B&Bs on Christmas Day, after bringing 35 new temporary homes into use and helping 316 households...
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Blake Stephenson MP speaking in Parliament. Image: Parliament TV

Government apologises after “error” left Mid Bedfordshire MP out of Universal theme park announcement

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson received an apology in Parliament after learning of planning approval for the new Universal theme park in his constituency from a neighbouring MP’s...
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Mud at the Biddenham Cala Homes development. Image: Martin Shaw

Biddenham local ‘throws mud’ at Council over construction work

Bedford Borough Council has come under fire from a Biddenham resident who claims the authority isn’t properly policing construction work. Construction Management Plans (CMPs)...
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Greyfriars leading to River Street and Midland Road. A bus has stopped at the bus stop just before the traffic lights, there are multiple cars driving along the road and a cyclist is riding in the bus lane on the left. The Pilgrims Progress pub can be seen at the end of the road and Borough Hall can be seen in the distance. Image: Bedford Independent

Greyfriars Junction overhaul to create ‘better gateway’ into Bedford town centre

Major Greyfriars Junction works will begin on Monday, 05 January 2026 as part of Bedford’s £22.6m Town Deal, creating a safer gateway into the town centre...
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The derelict site on Warwick Avenue after a house burned down ten years ago.

Warwick Avenue “eyesore” up for redevelopment

One of Bedford’s vacant plots could finally be redeveloped under new plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The applicant said the site at 111 Warwick Avenue has been empty for around...
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The Ledger Stadium in April 2025

Real Bedford FC submit plans to upgrade facilities

Real Bedford FC has submitted a new planning application to upgrade facilities at the Ledger Stadium following promotion to Step 3 of the National League System.  The planning application...
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stock image of beer bottles in off licence

Councillors flag up concerns over low response to licensing consultation

A Bedford Borough Council consultation on town centre alcohol licensing attracted only four responses – none from the public and none from police. This prompted concerns at Thursday’s (11 December)...
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Artist's impression of Grace Community Hub in Kempston. Image: Grace Community Church

No affordable homes as part of Grace Church development

Campaigners against a church and housing development on a known flood plain have reacted angrily to claims that there will be no affordable homes within the scheme. Grace Church submitted...
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Blake Stephenson. Image: LDRS

Monthly column: Bedfordshire’s young people deserve better from this Labour government

Walk down any High Street these days and you’ll hear the same worry from shopkeepers, parents, and employers alike: too many of our young people are not getting the...
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