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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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The front of TSB House, 5 Melbourne Street, Bedford. Image: Google Streetview (C)2025 Google Image Capture July 2024 via LDRS.

Mixed-use development in Bedford under review after mosque and HMO built without permission

A former gym and martial arts centre in Bedford has already been redeveloped into a place of worship and shared housing, and now the applicant is seeking retrospective planning...
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Bedford Borough Council silent on homeless children policies

Bedford Borough Council maintains “it doesn’t happen here”, but questions on child homelessness remain unanswered. The Borough Council has failed to respond to questions about...
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Ofsted report on Central Bedfordshire Council due to be published next week

An Ofsted report on Central Bedfordshire Council is due to be published next week (April 24), a meeting heard. Amana Gordon, director of children and families, told the Corporate Parenting...
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The former Bedfordshire Police station building at Greyfriars, with the roundabout in the foreground. Bedford. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedfordians invited to have their say on Greyfriars reconfiguration project

Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents and visitors to share their views on the reconfiguration of the Greyfriars Junction, as part of the wider Transporting Bedford 2030...
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The Bedford Arms, Souldrop. Image: Google Street View (C)2025 Google Image capture November 2021 via LDRS

Souldrop pub closure has had “significant impact on community spirit”

Plans to convert a pub into a family home would deprive people of a vital community hub where “relationships can be built, and support networks formed”, objectors have said...
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Universal Theme Park happy family with globe. Image: Universal Destinations and Experiences

Monthly column: Universal Studios – focus shifts To planning and infrastructure to deliver for local residents 

Universal Studios will deliver a fantastic boost for Bedfordshire, but after the celebrations last week the focus now turns immediately to ensuring that appropriate infrastructure...
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Molten metal pours from a furnace at a steel works. Image: yasin hemmati/unsplash

Monthly column: Labour’s steel intervention proves only we can be trusted to protect British industry

Parliament doesn’t get recalled lightly. When it does, it’s because something of profound national importance is at stake. That’s exactly the case with British Steel and the introduction of the...
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Police on the beat on Bedford High Street. Image: Bedfordshire Police/Facebook

Monthly column: My ambitions for a safer and fairer Bedfordshire

When I launched the Police and Crime Plan in October 2024, I reaffirmed my commitment to work to create a safer and fairer Bedfordshire. After nearly a year in office, I am more convinced...
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“Put bureaucracy in the bin” says councillor in pursuit of new cycle paths

Central Bedfordshire Council needs to "put bureaucracy in the bin" to deliver some projects, a senior councillor has said at the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee...
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Property Sales. Estate Agents Sold Signs on UK Terraced Houses Image Mike Adobe Stock

Universal Studios investment set to reshape Bedford housing market and raise rental demand

As Bedford basks in the excitement of Universal Studios' announcement that it will build its first-ever European theme park near Kempston Hardwick, one property expert has warned...
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