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Universal Studios project sparks housing fears

A Bedford Borough Council meeting heard that the planned Universal Studios theme park could worsen housing pressures in Bedford, with fears that more homes will be turned into holiday...

New care home for the elderly approved despite neighbourly opposition

A plan to turn a four-bedroom house in Bedford into a small residential care home has been approved by councillors – despite objections from neighbours. The application at 18 St Alban Road...

Bromham councillors back calls for more time over plans to build 315 new homes

Plans to build 315 homes on land south of Northampton Road in Bromham have been deferred for a second time, after councillors backed calls for more time to secure concessions from the developer...

Developer for 95 new homes in Turvey asks if Environmental Impact Assessment is needed

A developer has asked Bedford Borough Council to rule on whether its plans for 95 new homes in Turvey will need a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). In a request submitted under the Town...

Grade II listed buildings on the High Street could become new HMOs

A terrace of Grade II listed buildings in Bedford town centre could be transformed into a 12-unit House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) under new proposals submitted to the borough council...

Admission of tenancy fraud lands Bedford woman £2,000 fine

A woman has been ordered to pay £2,000 to Bedford Borough Council after she admitted to committing tenancy fraud. The woman, who had a BPHA property in Clapham, failed to declare...

FOI reveals former pub lease was signed without councillor sign-off

Bedford Borough Council confirmed that a senior officer signed a lease for the former Paddington Pub on Midland Road – without the decision being approved by councillors, the executive, or the...

Developer seeks tweaks for Wootton housing site

Blakeney Estates Ltd has submitted a new application to Bedford Borough Council seeking approval to amend the layout of two homes within its 20-dwelling development south...

Planning application to convert London Road family home into HMO

A planning application has been submitted to turn a detached house in Bedford into a shared home for up to four people. The proposal, submitted to Bedford Borough Council, seeks permission...

Mayor approves £2.5m Kempston Pool refurbishment

Bedford’s mayor has greenlit a £2.5 million refurbishment of Kempston Pool and Fitness Centre, with construction work scheduled to begin in April 2026. Mayor Tom Wootton approved...

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