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All the latest Bedford Borough Council news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford Borough with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine and unbiased Bedford news. We are independent in ownership and opinion.

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McDonald’s drive-thru approved again despite High Court challenge

A McDonald’s drive-thru has been approved for Bedford, for the second time. Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee granted permission for the McDonald’s drive-thru at...
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Aerial view of Harrold Tennis Club

Concern for tennis bats following floodlight planning application

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Aerial view of proposed car wash site

Willington hand car wash planning application resubmitted following refusal

A planning application for a hand car wash at a site near Bedford has been resubmitted following a refusal in May. Noise concerns were... among the reasons given for refusal...
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Stewartby rail sidings to be reopened for Elstow quarry restoration

Planning permission to use rail sidings near Bedford to transport material to restore Elstow South Quarry has been granted. The permission was for the operation of three sidings...
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School Meals

Bedford families in need to receive shopping vouchers for school meals over Christmas

Thousands of families across Bedford Borough will receive supermarket vouchers over Christmas to make sure their children still receive free school meals. Funded through the Household...
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Council hit by rising costs of temporary accommodation for homeless

Bedford Borough Council is providing a safety net for the homeless because of a “failing” government policy, a senior councillor... has said. A report to the Budget and...
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Delayed Bedford Borough Council audit “disappointing”

The publication of Bedford Borough Council’s audited final statement of accounts has been delayed by the auditors’ staffing issues, a meeting heard. Julie McCabe, the interim...
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Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage.

Bedford Borough Council thanks Nigel Farage for ‘flagging’ Borough’s diversity after Twitter gaff

Nigel Farage, the former leader of UKIP and the Brexit Party, has been thanked by Bedford Borough Council for 'flagging' how diverse our Borough is. In an incorrect tweet...
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Developers’ levy could fund average speed cameras, cycling infrastructure or parking

New average speed cameras could be installed in Bedford thanks to a levy placed on developers. A report presented to Bedford Borough Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy...
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A calculator and cash in coins and notes.

Bedford Borough Council predicting £7million overspend due to demand and rising costs of services

An increase in demand for borough council services and rising costs has led to a predicted £7 million overspend in the current financial year, a meeting heard. The portfolio holder for finance, councillor...
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