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Bedford Borough’s Local Plan still valid despite housing supply shortfall, councillors told

Bedford Borough Council’s inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply does not mean its Local Plan is “obsolete” – but it can weaken some housing policies used...

Plans for up to 1,000 homes at Bedford gasholders site move forward

Plans for up to 1,000 homes on Bedford’s former Ford End Road gasholders site have moved forward as developers seek a ruling on environmental assessment requirements...

Independent panel raises alarm over pace of Bedford council recovery plan

An independent panel has warned Bedford Borough Council its recovery plans show an “optimism bias”, calling for faster delivery and stronger financial management. Yesterday’s Finance and...

New Bedford council speaker calls for respectful debate in election year

Councillor Tim Caswell has been appointed speaker of Bedford Borough Council, using his acceptance speech to call for respectful debate during the election year. In his acceptance speech...

Planning officers say no evidence yet for enforcement action on Wilstead site

Residents challenged planning officers at a packed Wilstead Parish Council meeting after works on land near the A6 sparked concerns about possible unauthorised development...

Waste firm seeks retrospective permission for changes at Stewartby rail site

A waste management operator running a rail-linked site in Stewartby has applied for retrospective planning permission after building and operating in a way that differs from the original approval...

Third bid submitted for flats behind Bedford High Street shops

Plans to build four flats behind Bedford High Street shops have been submitted for a third time after two earlier planning permissions expired without work starting. The latest application...

Developer with 66-home plan says Wootton neighbourhood plan ‘overtaken by events’

A developer behind plans for up to 66 homes in Wootton claims the village’s neighbourhood plan has been “overtaken by events”, citing housing pressures and Universal Studios...

Bedford council introduces AI tool to transcribe meetings and generate assessments

Bedford Borough Council says more than 300 staff are using an AI system to record meetings, transcribe conversations and generate assessment reports across Adults’ and Children’s Services...

Families warned over fake Bedford SEND support website

Bedford Borough Council has warned families and carers not to use a bogus website claiming to represent Bedford SENDIASS and asking for personal details. Bedford Borough Council says...