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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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Bromham Mill Entrance in 2021 Screenshot Google Streetview (C)2024 Google Image Capture October 2021. Image: LDRS

New Bromham Mill plans approved despite concerns over heritage, parking and wildlife

New plans to redevelop Bromham Mill have been approved by Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee, despite objections from residents who warned of harm to heritage, parking...
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The former Rushmoor School. Image: Google Maps Street View via LDRS.

“Beggars belief”: councillors accept developer request to drop affordable homes at the former school site

Last night’s Planning Committee (Monday, 8 December) agreed to remove affordable housing from a previously approved housing scheme at the former Rushmoor School in Bedford...
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10 The Embankment; a semi detached Victorian house in Bedford

Proposal to convert vacant Embankment house into seven flats

Bedford’s Embankment could gain seven self-contained flats – if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an application to convert a former house in multiple occupation...
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A calculator and cash in coins and notes.

“Critical month” ahead for Bedford Borough warns mayor

Bedford’s mayor has warned that there is a “critical month” ahead as councillors question whether the authority may need Exceptional Financial Support. Bedford Borough Council may be...
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75–79 Tavistock Street. Image: Planning & Heritage Statement via LDRS

New plans for Bedford flats eight years after permission granted

A developer has revived plans for four new flats above a commercial block in Bedford, eight years after the scheme was last approved and never built. The application seeks permission...
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The former Paddington pub on Midland Road

Failed lease of former pub leads to hefty bill for Bedford Borough taxpayers

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that an internal audit did not take place on the decision to lease the former Paddington Pub on Bedford’s Midland Road, leading to the taxpayer...
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Bedford Hospital Image: Dr Robert Oakley

Planning application for new Elective Care Hub at Bedford Hospital submitted

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has submitted a planning application for a new Elective Care Hub at Bedford Hospital. The application proposes demolishing the...
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Proposed Development site at Poddington Image: Screenshot Planning Justification Statement via LDR

New proposal for Podington nine-home development

Nine new homes could be built in Podington if a new proposal is accepted. A planning application has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council to build up to nine homes on land...
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A close up of a United Kingdom local authorities Council Tax bill with bank notes, Pound coin and bank cards.

Emotional debate sees councillors reject plans to overhaul Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Bedford borough councillors rejected plans to overhaul the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) after a heated and, at times, emotional debate. The Conservative administration’s proposed...
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Cllr Jim Weir Screenshot Budget and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee Thursday, 13th March, 2025 Image- LDRS

Deputy mayor says over-running meetings and political point-scoring shows “troubling disregard” for the electorate

A senior Bedford borough councillor has publicly apologised to residents and council officers following a Full Council meeting that “ran until midnight”, saying the way the meeting...
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