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Compact housing around Tempsford could protect Bedfordshire countryside from new town sprawl

A University of Hertfordshire report warns low-density housing wastes land and isolates communities, urging decision-makers across Bedford Borough to adopt compact designs that protect...

Bedford Council probe catches ex-housing officer illegally subletting property

A Bedford Borough Council Fraud Investigation has helped identify a £15,000 social housing fraud after a former housing officer was found to be subletting his social housing property...

Bedford Borough faces growth pressure as neighbouring council reviews housing sites

Central Bedfordshire Council is reviewing 452 potential development sites alongside major infrastructure projects, as neighbouring Bedford Borough prepares for...

Bedford housing association achieves highest gradings from regulator

Bedford local housing association, bpha, announce their achievement of the highest consumer grading from the regulator of social housing. Bpha provides homes and services...

Bellway buys 42 acres in Bromham and plans to build over 300 homes

Housebuilder Bellway has purchased 42 acres of land in Bromham with plans to construct over 300 new homes, set aside space for a new GP surgery, and invest millions in Bedford Borough...

CBC leader suggests Bedford Hospital be turned into housing if Tempsford New Town gets the go-ahead

Early proposals for a new hospital at the planned Tempsford New Town development has led to the leader of Central Bedfordshire Council calling for a new major regional hospital...

Developer submits plans for 802-acre garden community near Tempsford

Plans for a new 4,400-home garden community on an 802-acre site at Little Barford have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council, marking the first phase of a proposed government-backed...

Locals challenge timing of Bedford traveller site planning consultation

Frustrations have been voiced over a public consultation period for a proposed gypsy and traveller site in Bedford coinciding with the peak summer holiday season. An application has been submitted...

Councillor calls in refused Podington padel court plans for decision

Padel tennis players in north Bedfordshire are keeping a close eye on Bedford Borough Council next week as a decision looms over a revised planning application for two indoor courts in Podington...

Bedford Borough landowners invited to put forward development sites for Local Plan 2050

Bedford Borough Council is calling on local people, landowners and businesses to suggest potential plots for housing, retail and renewable energy to help shape the area's growth up to 2050...