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Multi-million-pound refurbishment of Ashburnham Court given green light

A fifty-five-home high rise in the heart of Bedford has been given the green light for a multi-million-pound refurbishment...

“It looks disgusting” anger as Oasis Swimming Pool continues to let Bedford down

Bedford's Oasis Swimming Pool has been branded "disgusting" after its outside has been allowed to deteriorate with little to no apparent evidence of repairs or maintenance. The operators Fusion...

Have your say on Bedford’s future housing strategy

Bedfordians are being asked to make sure they put their views across on the Borough Council's housing strategy up to 2026. The consultation, which is now open until 18 August...

Campaign to save Great Denham Golf Club gathers momentum

A petition to save Great Denham Golf Club has received over 1,700 signatures since it was launched on Friday (3 July). The club is due to close on...

Govt funding not sufficient to plug gap left by coronavirus says Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council has broadly welcomed the new support package announced by Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick, but has warned that...

Councillor says ‘democratic rights’ at stake during planning committee’s lockdown

A councillor says the democratic rights of the public are being lost during the planning committee’s lockdown.Cllr Alison Foster (Cons, Harrold ward)...

Cost of council audit could rise by “only” £45,000 because hourly rate is ‘not enough’

Costs of auditing the council’s budget could rise by £45,000 because the number crunching professionals are demanding a higher rate...

Covid crisis is latest set back to Greyfriars Police Station redevelopment

Plans to rejuvenate a prominent town centre site in Bedford have stalled because of the impact of the pandemic on the local authority’s finances...

Council launches ‘shared houses’ planning consultation

Bedford Borough Council is proposing that the number of 'houses in multiple occupation' (HMOs) is restricted to 30% of properties within an area...

Concerns raised over creation of “mugger’s paradise” with realigned footpath

A Bedford resident has raised concerns over a recently realigned footpath that they are concerned could become a "mugger's paradise". Tim Durrant of Tennyson Road, walks regularly...

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