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Bedford confirmed as first town in UK to trial Uber ‘Local Cab’ initiative

It has been confirmed that Bedford will be the first town in the UK to trial a new Uber initiative in partnership with a local taxi company. ‘Local Cab’, which has already been piloted in three UK cities...

NE Beds MP accuses Mayor of ‘secret plan’ in House of Commons East West Rail debate

The MP for a constituency through which the East West Rail (EWR) line will run, has used an Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons to accuse Bedford's Mayor, Dave Hodgson, of having a 'secret plan'...

Bedford MPs grill transport minister over East West Rail route

Two of Bedford’s MPs grilled the transport minister in Parliament today over the East West Rail (EWR) route. Both Richard Fuller, Conservative MP for NE Beds and Bedford and Kempston, MP, Mohammad Yasin...

Clapham Road: latest road widening project to begin on 28 June

The latest stage of queue-busting improvements will start on Clapham road this Monday, creating a dedicated left-turning lane from the south of Clapham Road into Manton Lane, allowing school and freight traffic...

Ground-breaking smart technology at Harpur Square’s new bike shelter

The UK’s first-ever cycle hub to feature an app-based locking and booking system has been opened in Bedford town centre. The new bike storage shelter is just off Harpur Square and access is gained...

East West Rail 2021 consultation: how to respond by 9 June

The East West Rail consultation closes on Wednesday 9 June and all residents are urged to give their views on the proposals in the time remaining. Much of the debate has centred around the concerns of residents...

Bitterness, anger, threats and allegations in the air as council debates its East West Rail route response

A last ditch Conservative bid to get Bedford Borough Council to lobby for the Government to think again over a controversial new railway north of the town has been overwhelmingly rejected. A four-hour meeting was full of...

Bedford Borough Council invite residents’ views on rural bus services

Bedford Borough Council want to know residents’ top priorities when it comes to local bus services, even if you don't use them yourself. Later this year, they will invite bids from companies to...

Spotlight thrown on Bedford’s 30 new Connected Kerb EV charge points

Connected Kerb, the company contracted by the council with the installation and maintenance of 30 new on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Bedford, has defended its service offering...

Councillors, Mayor and MP call for consultation extension on East West Rail

The current deadline for responses to the latest East West Rail (EWR) Co consultation is due to end on 9 June. However, local councillors and Bedford’s MP have urged EWR and the transport minister to extend...