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Private ambulance depot planned for Thurleigh

Bedford Borough Council has received plans to change the use of an existing building at Scald End Farm, Mill Road. The applicant, Ambulance Response Services Ltd, said it is a private...

Concerns “record council tax rises” on the way to bridge Bedford Borough Council’s budget gaps

Councillors have reacted strongly to the analysis of Bedford Borough Council's finances that suggests "record council tax rises" could be on the way for Bedfordians to cover a...

Winter Wonderland tickets on sale – and they haven’t got planning permission yet

Bedford Winter Wonderland tickets are on sale despite a decision as to whether the event can go ahead being delayed until the end of October. Cllr Zara Layne told last night’s Full Council...

Queen’s Park is a “bomb zone” say residents as they tell council they’re “fed up” with lack of support

Bedford Borough Council has been asked to prove that Queens Park gets its fair share of funding, with the area being described as a "bomb zone". During last night’s Full Council...

Opinion: Bedford’s elderly caught in the middle as Lib Dems claim victory over dropped Telecare Charge which Tories say is thanks to Labour

In a display of perfect political posturing, Bedford Borough Councillors from across the floor are blaming each other for local and national 'financial black holes' leaving elderly Bedfordians caught in...

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Private ambulance depot planned for Thurleigh

Winter Wonderland tickets on sale – and they haven’t got planning permission yet

Queen’s Park is a “bomb zone” say residents as they tell council they’re “fed up” with lack of support

Opinion: Bedford’s elderly caught in the middle as Lib Dems claim victory over dropped Telecare Charge which Tories say is thanks to Labour

50 new homes plan for Wootton

Plans for 149 new homes in Wilstead submitted to council

Five flood warnings for Bedford with fears of ‘more to come’ if planners approve floodplain developments

Planning permission for this season’s winter wonderland has been made

Bedford Borough Council steps in after PWC Building Control files for voluntary liquidation

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