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Bedford Independent joins the fight against “unfair” estate management fees

The Conservative MP for North East Bedfordshire, Richard Fuller, has met with the housing minister to speak up for the thousands of people across Bedfordshire...

Despite concerns, 95 new homes approved in Great Denham

Plans for 95 new homes in Great Denham have been approved, despite concerns over the use of parking courtyards. Parish councillor Louise Evans told the planning...

Plans for Milton Road children’s care home submitted to council

A planning application to change the use of a building in Bedford to a care home for up to five ‘children to teenagers’ has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council The application said...

Bedford’s Swan Hotel planning two-storey extension

The Swan Hotel, Bedford is seeking permission to increase its capacity by an additional 25 rooms. The hotel, also known as The Bedford Swan, has submitted a planning application...

Plans submitted to convert Bedford house in conservation area into flats

Plans have been submitted to convert a three-storey house in Bedford’s conservation area into flats. It is proposed that 74 Clapham Road will be divided into one two-bedroom and four...

Ravensden caravan park planning decision upheld

Bedford Borough Council's decision to refuse planning permission for a caravan park in Ravensden has been upheld by the Planning Inspector. The proposed new...

Home Office to use Sharnbrook Hotel to house asylum seekers

Bedford Borough Council has shared its concerns with the Home Office over the plans to use Sharnbrook Hotel to house refugees, a meeting heard. During yesterday’s full council meeting...

Six new detached homes planned for Riseley

Six new detached homes could be built in a north Bedford village, if planning is approved. An outline planning application has been submitted to Bedford Borough...

Cambridge Road children’s home planning application now in the hands of Ofsted

Plans for a new children’s home in Bedford have been approved – despite concerns over a ‘too small’ bedroom and ‘large number’ of objections. A planning application to...

Rope Walk Starbucks approved despite councillors’ objections

Plans for a Starbucks drive-thru in Bedford have been approved despite councillors’ objections. And despite acknowledging that none of the committee members were...