Filling in a disused quarry is “ecological vandalism”, a Bedford borough councillor has said. Plans to build temporary facilities as part of the restoration of Elstow South Quarry were discussed...
Bedford Borough Council is reopening a temporary rough sleeper assessment hub in Bedford to meet “ongoing need”. Yesterday’s Planning Committee (November 20) voted unanimously to grant...
A Bedford Borough councillor has said she welcomes scrutiny in making sure the council sticks to its role of making things easier for the people it serves. Cllr Jane Walker (Conservative...
Another drive-thru coffee shop could open in Bedford – if new plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received plans for a Costa Coffee on land within the existing B&M Bedford (Goldington)...
Borough councillors have been accused of “covering their backsides” during a debate on the council’s new leisure centre contract. Last night (November 13), Bedford Borough Council’s Executive...
Bedford borough’s new leisure management contractors have been announced – Greenwich Leisure Limited will be replacing Fusion Lifestyle from February next year. The council’s executive agreed...
Bedford Borough Council has responded to questions over this year's Winter Wonderland event in Bedford Park after residents said they had not been consulted until after the construction had begun...
The way Bedford Borough Council engages with local people during planning applications is outdated, not fit for purpose and it's keeping taxpayers in the dark. For quite...
Captain Tom’s daughter has been ordered to pull down the luxury spa complex she built in her garden. Hannah Ingram-Moore, 53, and her husband Colin, 66, have lost an appeal against Central Beds...
Given that Winter Wonderland is already being set up in Bedford Park, the granting of planning permission is a “foregone conclusion”, an objector has said. An application for the temporary change of...
A village near Bedford has a new ‘village green’ after satisfying a council committee that all the relevant criteria had been met. A report presented to the General Purposes Committee...
A new care home for up to two children could become available in Bedford if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received a retrospective change of use application to convert...