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1,100 homes approved near Shortstown despite environmental objections

Plans for up to 1,100 homes south of Shortstown have been approved, despite a warning from Anglian Water that the Bedford Water Recycling Centre is already exceeding its permitted flow...

Developer argues Bedford Borough Council not meeting legal housing duty

A patch of land could be opened up for new housing after the developer argued that Bedford Borough Council is failing to meet its legal duties. Aragon Land & Planning has submitted a...

Bedford car storage plans at former gospel hall delayed

A decision on plans to turn a former Bedford gospel hall into a vehicle storage and valeting centre has been delayed for a site visit after residents raised concerns about traffic and noise...

Councillors vote against 149 new farmland homes

A housing scheme in Wilstead has suffered a setback after councillors went against planning advice and voted “minded to refuse” an application for up to 149 homes on farmland off Bedford Road...

Scrapping PCCs raises concerns over Bedfordshire’s policing oversight

Bedfordshire leaders respond to plans to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners in 2028, raising concerns over how policing oversight will work across three local authorities...

Monthly column: Our small, independent businesses need our support more than ever before

The Budget is on the horizon, and our small and independent businesses need our support more than ever before. That’s why, ahead of Small Business Saturday on 29 November, I’m keen to shine...

Price increases proposed for Bedford Borough Council services

Bedford Borough Council is proposing to increase the majority of its fees and charges by around 10 per cent from December 1, 2025 as it tries to close a growing financial gap...

Breaking news: Bedfordshire PCC role to be scrapped in national shake-up of policing

The government will abolish Police and Crime Commissioners across England and Wales, replacing the role with elected mayors or council-led policing committees. The government has confirmed...

Huntingdonshire boundary change plan involving Bedford Borough ‘land grab’ slammed

The leader of Central Bedfordshire Council has accused Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) of “highway robbery” with a scheme to take land from Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire councils...

Petition launched to save Moor Lane green space

A petition has been launched opposing plans to build new homes on the Moor Lane green space in Bedford’s Cauldwell Ward. The petition, addressed to Bedford Borough Council, objects...