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New houses and bungalow planned for Turvey

Commercial buildings in Turvey could be replaced by new homes if plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council are approved. The applicant said the buildings at Bamfords Yard have...

New solar farm could provide “unique opportunity” for Wymington

A proposed development would provide a “unique opportunity” to co-locate a solar farm with existing renewable technologies in Wymington, developers have claimed. Bedford Borough...

Survey shows 1,100 issues to be addressed at Bedford’s leisure centres

Surveys of Bedford Borough Council’s leisure estate have identified 1,100 issues that need to be addressed, a meeting heard. To start to address these, an Extraordinary Full Council Meeting was held last night...

Church Lane HMO plans resubmitted after being rejected

The owner of a Bedford HMO has resubmitted plans to expand its occupancy after previous plans were rejected by the borough council. The new application is still seeking to increase the occupancy of...

Affordable rental homes among 17 new properties planned for the village of Harrold

A village near Bedford could have six affordable rental homes built – if plans are agreed. A planning application for 17 new homes – including the six affordable rental homes – on land at Odell Road...

Private hire driver keeps his licence but given 10 points after pushing enforcement officer

A private hire driver who pushed an enforcement officer after being issued a parking ticket kept their licence, a meeting heard. The incident happened outside a school where the driver was...

Plans submitted to change Kempston car showroom into 14-bedroom HMO

Plans to “enhance” a Kempston street by converting a car sales unit to a 14-bedroom HMO have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application stated that 1 Park Road, Kempston is currently...

Parish Council objects to new homes in Wootton

Wootton Parish Council has objected to plans to build up to five new homes as the proposed site was “rejected as part of the village’s Neighbourhood Development Plan”...

Councillor’s comments could cause “unjustified reputational damage” claim business

The company infilling a quarry near Bedford has claimed a borough councillor’s comments could cause “unjustified reputational damage” to its business. During November’s Planning Committee...

Council claims changes to HMO council tax collection will have “minimal” impact on income

Bedford Borough Council has said the changes to HMO council tax collection will have a “minimal” impact on its income. In accordance with the Council Tax (Chargeable Dwellings and Liability...