A “high-profile and unique” leisure village is part of the borough council’s vision for Bedford, a meeting heard. The council’s Leisure Vision and Strategy was announced at last...
Environmental charities and councillors “appalled” at plans for disused quarry
Local Democracy Reporter
Filling in a disused quarry is “ecological vandalism”, a Bedford borough councillor has said. Plans to build temporary facilities as part of the restoration of Elstow South Quarry were discussed...
“I’m like a fat bloke in a sweet shop who wants everything now” says Bedford’s Mayor
Local Democracy Reporter
Bedford’s mayor said he is like a “fat bloke in a sweet shop” because he wants “everything now”. But at the moment he said he is “tied” to the previous administration’s budget. During his campaign for...
Former Kemspton Mayor and Labour councillor, Kay Burley, has been made an Honorary Alderwoman in recognition of her 50 years of service to local authorities. And she thanked the people of Kempston for...
Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that the cost of the controlled detonation of a device pulled from the River Great Ouse yesterday (Sunday) would be covered by local tax-payers...
Bedford Borough Council is reopening a temporary rough sleeper assessment hub in Bedford to meet “ongoing need”. Yesterday’s Planning Committee (November 20) voted unanimously to grant...
If you're looking for a new job opportunity, have you considered Bedford Borough Council's housing team? Anna Robbani, Housing Transformation Project Lead, told the Bedford Independent about...
Another drive-thru coffee shop could open in Bedford – if new plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received plans for a Costa Coffee on land within the existing B&M Bedford (Goldington)...
The Planning Inspectorate has raised concerns about Bedford Borough Council’s new Local Plan, saying that there is a shortfall of "at least 2,000 homes". In a letter published today, Inspector Darren McCreery...
Bedford Borough Council has responded to questions over this year's Winter Wonderland event in Bedford Park after residents said they had not been consulted until after the construction had begun...
Borough Councillor welcomes scrutiny in council’s role of making things “easier for residents”
Local Democracy Reporter
A Bedford Borough councillor has said she welcomes scrutiny in making sure the council sticks to its role of making things easier for the people it serves. Cllr Jane Walker (Conservative...
A yes, a no, and an abstain – Bedford Borough MPs split three ways on ceasefire amendment
Paul Hutchinson
All three Bedfordshire MPs have taken different routes to voting in yesterday's amendment to the King's Speech, tabled by the SNP and calling for “all parties to agree to an immediate...