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Lib Dems and Tories lock horns in budget overspend row

Bedford borough Lib Dems have said the new Conservative administration has “lost control” of the council’s budget. But the Conservatives say they had “inherited a financial mess” The leader of the borough’s Lib Dems, Cllr Henry Vann (De Parys) issued a statement ahead of this week’s Executive Meeting (13 September).

Planning application for new Cotton End homes resubmitted

Eight new homes could be built in a village near Bedford after plans were re-submitted to the borough council. The applicants said their new plans for three-bedroom homes on the site of the former 161 High Road...

“Lights, camera, action” plans for Bedfordshire film and TV studio campus approved

Plans for a film and TV studio campus near Stewartby have been given the go-ahead, despite concerns over its impact on local wildlife. Central Bedfordshire Council’s Development Management Committee...

Layout of new Wootton development revealed

Plans showing the proposed layout of 20 new homes in Wootton have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The council granted outline planning permission for the Keeley Lane development...

‘Racket’ made over Bedford Park tennis courts

There’s no love lost between borough Conservatives and Lib Dems over the net loss to tennis facilities at Bedford Park. The Lib Dem Group has accused the new Conservative administration of rushing...

“Bridge to nowhere” gets planning permission

Bedford borough councillors have granted planning permission for a bridge linking a Biddenham housing development to a new country park – despite concerns over its suitability. The bridge had been granted...

Council inspector hits Fusion Lifestyle with health and safety improvement notice

Fusion Lifestyle has been issued a health and safety improvement notice following an inspector’s visit to Bedford’s Oasis Beach Pool. Issues raised by the inspector in the notice included fire safety risks, a...

Block of 12 flats proposed to replace Warwick Avenue “eyesore”

Plans for a new block of apartments in Bedford would not be viable if Bedford Borough Council’s affordable housing policies are applied, the developers have said. The proposal is for 12...

Council’s draft accounts finally published

Bedford Borough Council has finally published its unaudited statement of accounts for 2022/2023. These were due to be published two months ago, but the publication was delayed due to a “variety of complex...

Planning application submitted for Wilstead children’s home

An application to change a Wilstead property to a children’s home has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. If approved, the semi-detached house at 18 Bedford...