A row between Bedford’s political parties has broken out over a vote on the Conservative mayor’s “ambitious vision”. The borough council’s ruling party claimed that a Lib Dem amendment has...
An objector to plans for new homes in Oakley has said they don’t “understand the necessity to squeeze some extra dwellings into such a small and unsuitable site”. However, the applicants said the...
More new homes could be coming to Wixams if revised plans are approved. A planning application to replace three “derelict” buildings with 25 new homes has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council...
Bedford Borough Council’s former Lib Dem administration’s Local Plan “mess” could cost residents up to £1 million, a Conservative councillor has claimed. But the Lib Dems say the blame for the plan’s...
Once again, Bedfordians have the chance to give their views on the council's proposed budget for the coming year, in a public consultation that ends on 21 December. You can take part in the consultation...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...