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Plans to build massive solar power station at Stagsden gain momentum

A solar power station straddling the borders of Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, could be on the cards after developers approached three councils for their opinions...

Socially distanced visit arranged to view a Kempston street’s parking woes

A socially distanced visit will be arranged so councillors can see a Kempston street’s parking problems. Councillors heard there is opposition from...

Great Barford takeaway plan hinges on legal agreement being reached

Controversial plans for a hot food takeaway in a Bedford borough village hinge on whether officers at the council can reach an acceptable legal agreement...

Crowd-funder to protect Great Denham golf club land doubles target

A crowd-funder to protect the land occupied by the Bedford Golf Club in Great Denham more than doubled its original target in just 48 hours and...

Councillors invited to ‘decide again’ over Bromham housing plan

Councillors have been invited to have another go at making a planning decision that was already on the brink of being signed off. Bedford Borough Council’s lawyers have advised the planning...

Massive redevelopment plan approved for Aspects Leisure Park in Bedford

Owners of a “tired” leisure park near Bedford town centre have been given the green light to redevelop the site and build four blocks of flats that...

Multi-million-pound refurbishment of Ashburnham Court given green light

A fifty-five-home high rise in the heart of Bedford has been given the green light for a multi-million-pound refurbishment...

Have your say on Bedford’s future housing strategy

Bedfordians are being asked to make sure they put their views across on the Borough Council's housing strategy up to 2026. The consultation, which is now open until 18 August...

Campaign to save Great Denham Golf Club gathers momentum

A petition to save Great Denham Golf Club has received over 1,700 signatures since it was launched on Friday (3 July). The club is due to close on...

Councillor says ‘democratic rights’ at stake during planning committee’s lockdown

A councillor says the democratic rights of the public are being lost during the planning committee’s lockdown.Cllr Alison Foster (Cons, Harrold ward)...