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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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Locals challenge timing of Bedford traveller site planning consultation

Frustrations have been voiced over a public consultation period for a proposed gypsy and traveller site in Bedford coinciding with the peak summer holiday season. An application has been submitted...
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Councillor calls in refused Podington padel court plans for decision

Padel tennis players in north Bedfordshire are keeping a close eye on Bedford Borough Council next week as a decision looms over a revised planning application for two indoor courts in Podington...
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Monthly column: The heat is already costing lives – we must prepare better for the hotter world we have created.

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust recently declared a critical incident as extreme heat placed unprecedented pressure on emergency services. It is yet another sign that the climate...
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Domestic Abuse

Monthly column: Say “no” to Male Violence Against Women and Girls

Male violence against women and girls (MVAWG) blights our society and creates grief, harm and even death for far too many. MVWAG includes a wide variety of crimes, from domestic abuse...
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Bedford Borough landowners invited to put forward development sites for Local Plan 2050

Bedford Borough Council is calling on local people, landowners and businesses to suggest potential plots for housing, retail and renewable energy to help shape the area's growth up to 2050...
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Cllr Abu Sultan leader of Bedford Borough Labour Group

Monthly column: Labour to bring forward motion to strengthen local democracy and deliver better governance for Bedford Borough

Bedford Borough Labour Group will bring a motion to Full Council calling for a review of the Borough’s governance arrangements and for the process of changing the directly elected Executive Mayor...
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Members of the Bedford Borough Council housing team at the MJ Awards

Bedford Borough Council housing team reaches finals of local government ‘Oscars’

Celebrations were in order for housing staff at Bedford Borough Council last month, when they were finalists at the MJ Achievement Awards. Staff were nominated for the Best Council...
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Cranfield 150-home plan rejected as councillor warns of pressure on ‘failing’ pumping station

Plans for a housing project on a 20-acre site within the Forest of Marston Vale north of Cranfield have been refused, despite being recommended for approval by planning officers...
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Monthly column: Why Bedford Borough’s events showcase the best of our community

For almost 50 years, the River Festival has been an iconic attraction that has been woven into the very fabric of our community – attracting visitors borough-wide and beyond it is...
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Six prime ministers in a decade: how Bedford views Britain’s political upheaval 

The UK continues its period of political uncertainty following the resignation of prime minister Keir Starmer, marking the sixth prime ministerial departure in 10 years and causing Labour...
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