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All the latest Bedford Borough Council 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.

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The information board at Greyfriars car park, showing new charges for Sunday and overnight parking

Council accused of ‘u-turn’ after reversing ‘stealth’ Sunday parking charges

Bedford Borough Council's executive has been accused of another 'u-turn' after it scrapped Sunday parking charges just days after they were introduced, saying it was nothing more than a "discrepancy". Bedfordians, councillors and...
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A row of housing on Ashburnham Road

Application made for new HMO on Ashburnham Road

Converting a Bedford property to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) is an "appropriate opportunity" to bring a vacant building "back into viable use", an applicant has said. Bedford...
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Indicative Site Location Plan (Source: google.com/maps) Screenshot Application's Housing and Planning Statement

Progress made in plans for 500 new homes in Great Barford

Plans for up to 500 new homes in Great Barford have moved another step forward. An outline application with all matters reserved – except access – for the development of Millfield...
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Row of housing in Stewartby

Council to identify eligible Bedford properties to implement ‘Warm Homes Plan’

Bedford Borough Council said it welcomes the government’s "commitment to improving energy efficiency in homes across the UK". In its manifesto, the government committed...
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December 2024's full council meeting in adjournment after capital programme impasse

Capital programme debate delayed until January following full council impasse

Approval for Bedford borough’s Conservative administration’s capital programme – which included education, transport and leisure plans – has been delayed following...
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Bedford Borough Council offices

Bedford Borough Council invites local community to share their views on budget proposals

Bedford Borough Council has invited residents and businesses to share their views on its 2025/26 budget proposals. It said its priorities span essential services, including planning...
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Reluctance from councillors as private hire licence vehicle fees to be increased

A borough councillor said he appreciated that costs need to be recovered, but he didn’t want to vote for a “huge price increase” for Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licences. But another councillor said it was “morally wrong” for...
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Members of Real Bedford football team celebrating at their McMullen Park ground.

Ground improvements required at Real Bedford’s McMullen Park to meet FA standards

Real Bedford Football Club’s ground needs to be updated to meet The Football Association's (FA) minimum standards, a planning application has said. The application’s Design and Access Statement said football clubs are...
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The Lloyds Bank building on Bedford High Street, Image: LDRS

“Where’s the business case?” Mayor challenged over Lloyds Bank building purchase

Bedford’s mayor has been asked to think again about buying the Lloyds Bank building on the town’s High Street. Councillors at Wednesday's (11 December) call-in meeting...
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Bedford Mayor shakes up cabinet and appoints independent councillor to executive

Bedford Borough Council’s Executive has a new look and a new Independent Councillor, after its portfolio holder for finance, councillor Graeme Coombes, stepped aside due to work...
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