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Up to 40 homes approved in Biddenham despite objections over child safety

Bedford borough councillors approved plans for up to 40 homes in Biddenham despite concerns about the safety of walking routes. The planning committee (Monday, 27 April)...
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Bedford Borough collects 442 tonnes of food waste in first month

Bedford Borough Council says 442 tonnes of food waste have been collected in the first month of the new weekly recycling service. The food waste collected is recycled through...
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Bedford Borough Council faces fresh concerns over financial recovery programme

An independent improvement panel overseeing Bedford Borough Council’s recovery programme said some amber-rated actions “would be more accurately classified as red”...
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Questions over scrutiny as Bedford council officers retain broad decision making powers

Senior officers and councillors at Bedford Borough Council will continue to take a wide range of decisions without full Executive sign-off under updated governance arrangements...
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East West Rail Co admits early feedback not reflected in current consultation

East West Rail confirmed in a meeting with Bedford Borough Council that Design Update Sessions in the borough were not used to shape the plans currently out for consultation...
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Polling Station church red brick building. Image: Peter Fleming/Adobe Stock

May local elections 2026 – and why we’re not voting in Bedford

You can't have missed the news that tomorrow (Thursday, 7 May), local elections are taking place up and down the country. In addition, voters in Scotland and Wales will head to the...
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Approximate location for proposed 47 new homes off Bedford Road, Willington. Image: Screenshot Google My Maps Map Data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar

New 47-home proposal lodged for Willington site after failed appeal

Developers have submitted fresh plans for up to 47 homes on land in Willington, despite a similar scheme being refused and later dismissed on appeal. The outline application for land off...
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Proposal for up to 330 new home at Salph End. Image: Screenshot Google MyMaps Map Data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar Technologies

Revised 330-home scheme for Salph End submitted after earlier refusal

Plans for up to 330 homes on farmland at Salph End, near Renhold, have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The proposal, on around 21 hectares of agricultural land between...
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Mayor Tom Wootton with councillors and officers of Bedford Borough Council outside the new What's On Hub

Monthly column: Delivering for Bedford Borough by investing in opportunity

As a local Council, we are proud to be a force for growth, helping to drive prosperity across Bedford Borough. That means championing major investment and attracting new opportunities...
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BedX at King's House, Bedford on 28 April. (l-r) Gidon Freeman, vice-president external affairs Universal Destinations & Experiences; Nick Platt, managing director, Luton Rising; Ashley Shorey-Mills, supply chain engagement director, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce; Kirsty Maynard, commercial director, THSP; Patrick Lyons, inward investment lead, Bedford Borough Council; Gina Bubbins, director of business partnerships, The Bedford College Group. Image: Duncan Jack Photography and Michael Thorn Photography.

BedX launches to help Bedfordshire businesses tap into Universal and Luton Airport growth

BedX has launched in Bedford to help local businesses access opportunities linked to Universal Studios and London Luton Airport investment. More than 400 businesses gathered at King’s House...
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