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Debenhams row continues, but Bedford Borough mayor makes public guarantee over sale price

A political debate over the regeneration of Mayes Yard has escalated following concerns raised over agreement terms and annual running costs for Bedford's former Debenhams...

Political row erupts over Mayes Yard site £1 transfer, but Mayor says developer will fund regeneration

Bedford Borough Council faces opposition after agreeing to transfer the former Debenhams site for £1, though Mayor Tom Wootton insists developer City Heart will fund the regeneration...

Bedford Borough Council selects preferred bidder for former Debenhams redevelopment

Bedford Borough Council has selected regeneration specialist Cityheart as preferred bidder for the Mayes Yard redevelopment, including the former Debenhams site...

Lurke Street car park to be closed for two days to repair shutters

Bedford Borough Council has announced that Lurke Street multi-storey car park will be closed for two days to allow for essential maintenance work to take place. Anyone needing to park...

More than 1,000 cyclists registered as Harpur Square bike shelter gets seasonal spruce-up

Bedford Borough Council has announced a refresh of the Harpur Square cycle shelter, improving security and convenience for over 1,000 registered cyclists in the town centre...

Who’s on Bedford’s new Town Centre Advisory Board? Full list revealed as first meeting takes place

The Bedford Town Centre Advisory Board has held its first meeting, bringing together local business leaders, education representatives and councillors to help shape the future of the town centre...

Council scraps plans to buy former high street bank building

Plans to purchase the former Lloyds Bank building on Bedford High Street have been scrapped by Bedford Borough Council, amid ongoing financial pressure and questions over the future of...

Opinion: Not all publicity is good publicity

It’s not often that Bedford makes the national news. Every couple of years, The Times or The Telegraph includes us in their ‘best places to live’ guides, but they’re mainly puff pieces to do with...

Council say “high number of applications” has caused Town Centre Advisory Board delay

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that its new Town Centre Advisory Board has yet to be formed — more than six weeks after the deadline for applications closed and nearly...

Former Debenhams partially reopens as ‘what’s on hub’ for Bedford town centre

The former Debenhams building in Bedford town centre is partially reopening as a 'what's on' hub to promote and celebrate local cultural events and support tourism. The What's On Bedford…

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