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Plans to convert house into a children’s home submitted to council

A proposal to convert a two-bedroom home in Glenavon Road, Bedford, into a children’s care home has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The applicant seeks permission...

Bedford Borough Libs Dems question cuts to school crossing patrols

Bedford borough Lib Dems have said school crossing patrols are “under threat” due to a proposed cut in funding. But the Conservative administration said the proposal is to cease crossing...

Council discusses what Government’s English Devolution plans will mean for Bedford

Bedford Borough Council is still waiting to find out what devolution would mean for its residents and businesses. But Bedford’s mayor said he doesn’t think a referendum on this is necessary...

“Enter your homes at your own risk” letter tells Cleat Hill evacuees

Cleat Hill residents who live within a 100m (328ft) cordon of an explosion site have to acknowledge that if they choose to enter their homes they do so at their “own risk”. 50 homes were...

95 new homes planned for Wilstead despite claims of “full” primary school

Parents could be left “disappointed” if up to 95 new homes are built on a proposed Wilstead development, a commenter has claimed. Their comment on Bedford Borough Council’s...

Councillors demand answers on closure of Bedford 999 call centre

Borough councillors have called on the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) to confirm that it is “actively seeking” a new base in the borough after potential plans...

Place of worship asks Borough Council if it can expand and open for longer

A place of worship in Bedford wants to be open for longer and to grow in size after it submitted two planning applications to Bedford Borough Council. The first application...

Bedford Borough Council receives highest accolade for Armed Forces support

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Bedford Borough Council its highest accolade in recognition for its outstanding support for the local Armed Forces community. The Council...

Bedford Borough Council continues to face challenges in delivering affordable housing

Bedford Borough Council’s efforts to deliver affordable housing remains a challenge despite its Local Plan 2030 requiring 30 per cent affordable housing on qualifying sites. Last week's Housing...

Bedfordians asked for views on council’s budget

Bedford Borough Council is inviting Bedfordians and local businesses to share their views on their budget proposals for 2025/26. The Council say they have ambitious plans that they...