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Application submitted for 204 homes on former DVSA site in Harrowden

Bedford Borough Council has received an outline planning application for up to 204 new homes on the former DVSA Site in Harrowden. The applicants said this site forms part of “a larger...

Help shape services for those affected by domestic abuse in vital consultation

In an aim to gather the voices of Bedfordians on the critical issue of domestic abuse, Bedford Borough Council has rolled out a comprehensive Domestic Abuse Strategy consultation...

Bedford Borough Council responds after report finds one in five councils could issue bankruptcy notice

Almost one in five council leaders and chief executives in England think it is “very or fairly likely” that a “bankruptcy” notice will be issued this year or next, research has found. But Bedford...

Opposition parties accuse Conservatives of “misleading and divisive politics” over spending plans

A row between Bedford’s political parties has broken out over a vote on the Conservative mayor’s “ambitious vision”. The borough council’s ruling party claimed that a Lib Dem amendment has...

Oakley planning objector says proposed site is “small and unsuitable” for new houses

An objector to plans for new homes in Oakley has said they don’t “understand the necessity to squeeze some extra dwellings into such a small and unsuitable site”. However, the applicants said the...

25 new homes proposed for Wixams

More new homes could be coming to Wixams if revised plans are approved. A planning application to replace three “derelict” buildings with 25 new homes has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council...

War of words in £1m Local Plan “mess”

Bedford Borough Council’s former Lib Dem administration’s Local Plan “mess” could cost residents up to £1 million, a Conservative councillor has claimed. But the Lib Dems say the blame for the plan’s...

Have your say in this year’s Bedford Borough Council budget consultation

Once again, Bedfordians have the chance to give their views on the council's proposed budget for the coming year, in a public consultation that ends on 21 December. You can take part in the consultation...

Planning inspector raises concerns over 2040 Local Plan

The Planning Inspectorate has raised concerns about Bedford Borough Council’s new Local Plan, saying that there is a shortfall of "at least 2,000 homes". In a letter published today, Inspector Darren McCreery...

“Controlled detonation funded by tax-payers” confirms council

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that the cost of the controlled detonation of a device pulled from the River Great Ouse yesterday (Sunday) would be covered by local tax-payers...