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Changes to green spaces charges could see some paying more council tax

Mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative) has approved changes to how council tax pays for green spaces and community centres – which could see some residents paying more while...

Bedford MP says gritting is “falling short of expectations” as council insists crews are out day and night

Bedford and Kempston MP Mohammad Yasin has written to the Mayor raising concerns about reduced gritting and icy roads across Bedford Borough, as Bedford Borough Council...

Walking and cycling routes included in plans for 400 Kempston homes

Plans for up to 400 new homes on farmland at Gibraltar Corner, Kempston, have taken a step forward. This follows a formal request from the developers asking Bedford Borough Council...

Bedford Borough set to have no homeless families in hotels on Christmas Day

Bedford Borough Council says there are set to be no homeless families living in hotels or B&Bs on Christmas Day, after bringing 35 new temporary homes into use and helping 316 households...

Biddenham local ‘throws mud’ at Council over construction work

Bedford Borough Council has come under fire from a Biddenham resident who claims the authority isn’t properly policing construction work. Construction Management Plans (CMPs)...

Greyfriars Junction overhaul to create ‘better gateway’ into Bedford town centre

Major Greyfriars Junction works will begin on Monday, 05 January 2026 as part of Bedford’s £22.6m Town Deal, creating a safer gateway into the town centre...

Warwick Avenue “eyesore” up for redevelopment

One of Bedford’s vacant plots could finally be redeveloped under new plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The applicant said the site at 111 Warwick Avenue has been empty for around...

Real Bedford FC submit plans to upgrade facilities

Real Bedford FC has submitted a new planning application to upgrade facilities at the Ledger Stadium following promotion to Step 3 of the National League System. The planning application...

Councillors flag up concerns over low response to licensing consultation

A Bedford Borough Council consultation on town centre alcohol licensing attracted only four responses – none from the public and none from police. This prompted concerns at Thursday’s (11 December)...

No affordable homes as part of Grace Church development

Campaigners against a church and housing development on a known flood plain have reacted angrily to claims that there will be no affordable homes within the scheme. Grace Church submitted...