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Mowbray Road consultation deadline extended after local concerns

Developers have extended the deadline for public feedback on major new housing proposals at Mowbray Road in Bedford, after publicity concerns were raised by local councillors...

Interactive map to help residents understand Bedford’s new Dog Control Zones

Restrictions on dogs in Bedford have been expanded to cover dozens of new locations in the town. Read: New three-year PSPO covering irresponsible dog ownership introduced...

New three-year PSPO covering irresponsible dog ownership introduced

Bedford Borough Council has approved a renewed three-year Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle irresponsible dog ownership, expanding restrictions to cover dozens...

Despite volume of FOI requests, council has no internal or public disclosure log

Bedford Borough Council received 1,299 Freedom of Information (FOI) requests between April 2023 and March 2024, according to newly released figures. But despite the volume...

Cauldwell councillors and residents slam Mowbray Road development

Plans for a major development in Bedford have come under fire from residents and councillors after complaints that the public exhibition was poorly advertised. Councillor Abu Sultan (Labour)...

Bedford Labour Group calls for “unity and responsibilty” following damning CIPFA report

Bedford Borough Labour Group has today (Monday, July 28) reaffirmed its “commitment to residents, frontline services and financial stability” in the wake of a damning report...

Stewartby residents hold Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss Universal concerns

Stewartby residents say they are being sidelined in one of the UK’s most ambitious development projects – the proposed Universal Studios theme park. At an extraordinary meeting...

Plans for new Wixams care home refused over parking and traffic concerns

Plans for a 65-bed care home in Wixams have been refused over concerns about insufficient parking and traffic. Despite planning officers recommending the committee to grant full planning...

Bedford Borough Council to address concerns over high level of upheld complaints

Bedford Borough Council is addressing concerns over how it handles complaints after a report from the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSO) revealed a high rate of upheld complaints...

Telecare service costs to remain despite local Lib Dem opposition

A Bedford Borough Council committee has confirmed it has no concerns over plans to introduce a weekly charge for its previously free Telecare service, despite Lib Dem opposition and a predicted drop in usage...