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Domino’s Pizza resubmit plans to take over Wixams restaurant

Plans to change the use of a Wixams restaurant to a Domino’s pizza takeaway have been resubmitted. The applicant said no changes have been made to the original application to...

Council looking at plans to expand Wixams

Building of the long overdue railway station has barely started but Wixams could expand by another 430 homes if plans for a development 'adjacent to the southern permitted extent'...

107 homes planned for site on Ford End Road

Bedford could have 107 new rental homes on a brownfield site on Ford End Road, Bedford if planning is approved. Bedford Borough Council has received plans for 'Queens Works', a build-to-rent...

Bedford Borough Council seeing a “disturbing” increase in debt

Bedford Borough Council has seen a “very disturbing increase” in debt since the Conservatives took over, the Lib Dems have claimed. However, the Conservatives said it is...

Council announces autumn return for all new ‘active adults’ programme

Bedford Borough Council has announced the return of its Active Adults courses, kicking off the week of 30 September, with 36 courses across various disciplines aimed at getting the town up on their feet...

Family home on London Road could become HMO

Plans have been submitted to change the use of a family home in Bedford to a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council show that 245 London...

Application made to create more sports, recreation, play and ‘teen provision’ for Wixams

An application to amend a Wixams developer contribution agreement has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The proposed changes to the Section 106 (s106) agreement...

Borough Council told not to repeat Winter Wonderland “farce”

Winter Wonderland is returning to Bedford Park this year, but Bedford Borough Council has said “no decisions” have been made for future years. Harpur Ward councillors have also...

New application made for demolition of brickworks in Stewartby

Stewartby developers have submitted an additional application to demolish former brickworks buildings to ensure their new homes plan remains on track...

Council renews plea for assistance to Ukrainian refugees fleeing war

It has been almost two-and-a-half years since Russia began their invasion of Ukraine and while a number of Bedfordians have stepped up to the plate to assist Ukrainian refugees, Bedford Borough Council...