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Monthly column: Your voices must be heard on Universal, so have your say now

In my last column I spoke about my excitement about the Universal Studios announcement but stressed the importance of delivering the right infrastructure alongside the...

Long-serving Labour councillor takes up “honour” of Bedford Borough Council Speaker

Cllr Colleen Atkins MBE has been elected as the new Speaker of Bedford Borough Council following the Annual Full Council meeting on Wednesday evening (15 May). The long-serving Labour...

Bedford Borough Council changes public data after breach, but won’t report to ICO

Bedford Borough Council has altered a set of publicly published spending data after mistakenly including personal names. However, the council has decided not to report the incident...

Developer seeks changes to agreed community facilities in Wixams

A new planning application has been submitted that seeks revisions to the agreed community and leisure facilities planned for the Wixams settlement. The application aims to formally...

Monthly column: UK’s landmark trade agreements with India and US are a double win

Since the chaotic and disruptive Brexit process, which saw the UK leave the world’s largest trading bloc, Britain’s economy has struggled, and its trade ambitions have often been...

Reform UK confirms Central Bedfordshire councillor has joined party

A former member of the Independent ruling group on Central Bedfordshire Council has joined Reform UK. Houghton Regis East cllr Pat Hamill stepped down from his role as chairman of...

Monthly column: A time for reflection as I reach one year as Police and Crime Commissioner

This week marks my first anniversary as Police and Crime Commissioner, and the publication of my strategy for 2025-28, which will put social justice at the heart of policing. Reflecting on my...

Objection raised over care home use of Bedford house ahead of planning approval

A planning application to convert a family house on Turner Way in Bedford into a children’s care home has drawn an objection that claims the property is already in use and has caused...

Monthly column: New Labour Group leader pledges to put residents and the borough first

I am honoured to have been elected as Group Leader of Bedford Labour Group following its recent Annual General Meeting. I will strive to repay the faith my colleagues have shown in me and lead the Labour Group on Bedford...

PCC says he’s putting social justice at the heart of his Police and Crime Plan

One year on from his election, Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard, has set out the latest phase of his Police and Crime Plan. Today (Tuesday) sees the publication of the plan for 2025 - 2028, outlining a...