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Bedford Park showing bedding plants and the bandstand Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedfordians urged to help decide the future of neighbourhood parks and community facilities

Bedford Borough Council is asking local people to help decide which neighbourhood facilities, parks and open spaces should be prioritised over the next 25 years as part of...
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Bedfordshire Police officers speaking to an employee at Tech Experts, Allhallows, Bedford as part of Operation Machinize. Image: Bedford Independent.

Police raid Bedford town centre shop over suspected money laundering

Police raided a Bedford town centre shop this morning (Tuesday) as part of a county-wide investigation into suspected money laundering and organised crime....
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Podington Padel Players at Borough Hall Image Hannah Mahon We Are Bedford

Podington farm padel courts approved after councillors overturn officer refusal

Around 30 participants from Podington attended a meeting at Borough Hall in Bedford to support their popular activity. Applicant Bromborough Estate was seeking part-retrospective...
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Call for urgent Bedford Borough PSPO after neighbouring council approves vehicle ban

Bedford Borough could become a magnet for dangerous drivers after Central Bedfordshire approved a borough-wide PSPO, prompting urgent calls for local leaders to...
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Bedford councillors vote to defend local voice over controversial planning applications

Bedford Borough councillors have backed a cross-party motion to safeguard local people's say over controversial planning applications before new national...
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Passionate Podington Padel players protest to protect popular place to play

Padel players plan to promote their popular sport by taking a bus to protest at a council meeting this evening, arguing for expanded facilities in a north Bedfordshire village...
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Monthly column: Managing pressures and planning for Bedford’s future

In recent months, Bedford Borough Council has operated in an environment that is challenging for councils across the country. Demand for essential services such as...
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Artist impression of the planned Ashburnham MSCP for Bedford Train Station. Image: EWR.

Council warns Bedfordians are going in blind over East West Rail parking plans

Bedford Borough Council has expressed serious concerns over a lack of traffic modelling data for the revised Bedford station car park, warning that the community is being asked to go in blind...
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Artist impression of the planned Ashburnham MSCP for Bedford Train Station. Image: EWR.

East West Rail Co scales back Bedford station car park plans

Following intense local backlash, East West Rail has revealed revised, scaled-back plans for Bedford station parking. The split-site proposal includes a potential GP surgery, though traffic concerns remain...
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Flooding on the River Great Ouse and what it means for homeowners

Discover how Great Ouse flood risks impact Bedford homeowners. Learn about flood zones, riparian duties, Flood Re insurance, and practical property protection.
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