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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.

Our mission is to inform and inspire the people of Bedford. To do this we will work hard to bring them the news that matters to them from our town centre to the most rural of the Borough’s villages.

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Local plan consultation opens to give Bedfordians a voice on neighbourhood facilities

Bedford Borough Council has opened a major consultation on its draft 2050 local plan, inviting local people to shape future green spaces, neighbourhood facilities and community developments...
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Scaffolding erected around houses in a new housing development Image: Irene Miller/Shutterstock

Bedford councillors vote to defend local voice over controversial planning applications

Bedford Borough councillors have backed a cross-party motion to safeguard local people's say over controversial planning applications before new national...
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Domestic Abuse

Monthly column: VAWG victims must be listened to, supported and respected 

Reported violence against women and girls (VAWG) is increasing across the country. Nationally, last year, one in every eight women was a victim of domestic abuse, stalking...
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The Rt Revd Richard Atkinson, the Bishop of Bedford. Image: Diocese of St Albans.

Bishop of Bedford joins backlash over Bedfordshire MP’s controversial ‘no-go zone’ claims

Richard Atkinson, the Bishop of Bedford, has written to Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson to express his profound disagreement over controversial migration claims...
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Cllr Henry Vann pictured pointing to a public notice sign on a public toilet in Bedford Park. Image Bedford Liberal Democrat Group

Monthly column: Mayor has left Bedford with nowhere to go

Sometimes the biggest issues in local government are the simplest. If you take your children to the park, walk the dog, go for a run, or spend a few hours enjoying the outdoors, you should...
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Blake Stephenson. Image: LDRS

Bedfordshire Police deny “no-go zones” claims by Mid Bedfordshire MP

A Bedfordshire MP and shadow Conservative Home Office minister has come under fire after comments he made at the party's annual conference, saying there are "no-go zones"...
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SEND child in a wheelchair being shown and enjoying playing with colourful building tiles and toys. Image: AnnGaysorn/Shutterstock

Monthly column: Managing pressures and planning for Bedford’s future

In recent months, Bedford Borough Council has operated in an environment that is challenging for councils across the country. Demand for essential services such as...
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Central Bedfordshire Council entrance Image: LDRS

Central Bedfordshire councillors slam “anti-democratic” planning legislation changes

Changes to planning legislation will impose “a worse deal on development for Central Bedfordshire residents with more housing and less infrastructure”, a meeting heard...
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Bromham village sign with the Swan pub in the background.

Bromham housing project described as “historical vandalism” gets approval

A housing project described by local councillors as “historical vandalism” and “failing the residents of Bromham … past, present and future” has been approved by one vote...
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Bromham village sign with the Swan pub in the background.

93-home Bromham plan faces backlash over countryside loss and rail impacts

Plans for up to 93 homes in Bromham would occupy land wanted for a railway linking Bedford and the Universal Studios theme park to Northampton and further afield, says a transport group...
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