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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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Poppy wreath Photo credit Janice Elliot

Monthly column: Action, not just words. Delivering for Bedford and Kempston’s veterans

Each year, as Remembrance approaches, the people of Bedford and Kempston pause to honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country. From past conflicts to modern missions...
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Resident raises safety and consultation concerns over proposed Kempston children’s home

A “local resident” has formally objected to plans to convert a house in Kempston into a children’s care home, arguing that neighbours have not been given enough information about who will live...
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Further plans submitted for development of 10 homes in Oakley

A development of ten new homes in Oakley has taken a step forward after more detailed plans have been submitted to the council. The 0.9-hectare site sits behind accessed via a track opposite...
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32 Grafton Road in Bedford

New flats planned for Grafton Road

A Bedford Edwardian semi-detached house could become four one-bedroom flats if plans are approved – despite offering no on-site parking. The planning application for 32 Grafton Road...
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Keysoe equestrian centre submits retrospective planning permission for all-weather surface

A retrospective planning application for an all-weather surface at College Farm Equestrian Centre in Keysoe has prompted mixed public comments, with several supportive responses...
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(l-r) Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst and Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard

Monthly column: There is no place for political control of operational policing

One of the hallmarks that separates truly democratic states from authoritarian regimes is the independence of their institutions. Among the most critical of these is policing...
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Kempston parish boundary changes put on hold after report errors

A review that could change which parish some Kempston residents belong to, and who represents them, has been put on hold after borough councillors criticised errors in official documents...
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Monthly column: Labour leader calls for unity and tough choices as Bedford faces financial storm

Leadership means doing what’s right, not what’s popular, to protect vital services and the borough’s future. The past few months have been among the most challenging I have witnessed during my...
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Cranfield land recently purchased by Bellway. Image: Bellway

Bellway purchases land in Cranfield for new housing development

Bellway has purchased a 27-acre site in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, where it plans to build 180 homes, including affordable housing, green space and community facilities, with construction...
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Bedford Borough Green Party Councillors. Image: Luton and Bedfordshire Green Party

Former Labour Bedford Borough councillor joins Green Party

Kempston Central and East councillor Caroline White has joined the Bedford Green Party, becoming the fourth Green member on Bedford Borough Council after leaving Labour in 2025...
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