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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.

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Conservatives blame Lib Dems’ “tax freeze obsession” for inherited public finance situation

The Liberal Democrat Group on Bedford Borough Council has not responded to questions about a wave of redundancies under its previous administration – even as it accuses the...
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Home of Production

Plans for Houghton Conquest film studio still on track

Plans for a film and TV studio campus at Quest Pit, Houghton Conquest, are moving forward, with the developers submitting an application to amend the existing planning permission...
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Borough Hall. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Council to miss ‘inspection of accounts’ deadline

Bedford Borough Council has delayed the inspection of its accounts, just days after being asked if it would meet the deadline. By law, the council must tell residents and taxpayers how it spends...
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111 Wentworth Drive Screenshot Google StreetView (C)2025 Google Image Capture May 2012

Wentworth Drive children’s home application would fill “genuine need”

There is a “genuine need” for children's care homes in the Bedfordshire area, a planning application has said. Plans to change 111 Wentworth Drive, Bedford to a children’s care home...
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111 Wentworth Drive

“Genuine need” for children’s care homes as new application made for Wentworth Drive

There is a "genuine need" for children care homes in the Bedfordshire area, a planning application has said. Plans to change 111 Wentworth Drive, Bedford to a children’s care home for a maximum...
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Council to review usage of procurement cards to “reduce the risk of misuse”

Bedford Borough Council is carrying out a review of its staff procurement cards to ensure tighter controls and improved transparency, according to an internal newsletter...
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Biddenham housing development Google Earth screenshot June2025

Application made to improve the “buildability” of major Biddenham housing plot

A planning application submitted to Bedford Borough Council seeks to amend several conditions tied to a major housing development north of Bromham Road in Biddenham...
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Cllr Caroline White at a council meeting.

Kempston councillor quits Labour over welfare cuts and Palestine stance

A Bedford Borough councillor has left the Labour Group, citing welfare reform plans and the government’s response to the crisis in Palestine as the reasons behind her decision...
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Local Plan 2040 cover Image Bedford Borough Council

Lib Dems accuse mayor of keeping ‘secret list’ of land for development under new Local Plan

A senior Liberal Democrat councillor has accused the Mayor of Bedford Borough of hiding a “secret list” of land earmarked for potential housing development, including parks...
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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

Bedford Borough Council to ditch 2040 plan and create new strategy for Universal era

Bedford Borough Council is expected to begin work on a new Local Plan, following advice from the Planning Inspectorate that the arrival of Universal Destinations & Experiences...
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