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All-weather pitch proposal gives pause to 500-homes development in Clapham

A planning decision on 500 new homes north of Bedford has been delayed due to a sports pitch. Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee (March 25) was assessing an outline planning application...

Council faces accusations they’re getting too “cosy” with developers

“Cosy chats” between Bedford Borough Council and developers are why the affordable housing targets are not met, a campaigner has claimed. The claim was made as the council’s Planning...

“General skullduggery” alleged over Turvey neighbourhood plan

A parish council has “evidence of bullying, coercion and general skulduggery” during the vote for Turvey’s Neighbourhood Development Plan, a meeting heard. The claim was made during...

Approval for development of employment and riverside site on Goldington Road

Outline plans for an employment site to the east of Bedford have been approved by the borough council. Last night (25 March) Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee approved the plans...

Lib Dem councillor resigns following move from the area

The Lib Dem councillor for Bedford’s Riverfield Ward has resigned as his job has taken him out of the area. In a letter to Riverfield residents, Billy Thomspon (elected in May 2023) wrote that it had been...

Council says it cannot take on unadopted land without lump-sum contribution from house builders

Bedford Borough Council is not in a position to take on the responsibility of unadopted land without new home developers making a contribution to future maintenance, a senior council officer has said...

Housing and Blue Badge fraud investigations reap over £850k for council

Bedford Borough Council has recovered 17 social housing properties that were being used for tenancy fraud, saving over £200,000 on temporary accommodation bills. The council’s Audit Committee...

“Unprecedented” number of complaints about parish councils

One parish council in Bedford borough is being investigated following 19 complaints, a meeting heard. At a meeting last night (12 March), Bedford Borough Council’s Standards Committee...

Plans submitted for three homes on site of “unviable” Sharnbrook hotel

Plans to convert an “unviable” Sharnbrook hotel to new homes have been resubmitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application is to convert the Mill House Hotel to three homes, and includes the demolition...

Practical magic: Turning everyday homes into dream spaces with smart extensions

In Bedford and the surrounding area, the allure of smart home extensions is revolutionising how we envision living spaces. Merging functionality with modern design, these enhancements are not just expanding...