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House of Industry awards £20,000 to two Bedford charities

Trustees overseeing a historic Bedford charity fund have approved nearly £20,000 in grants for two organisations, but a third application was deferred over concerns it did not clearly meet the trust’s...

Gurdwara plans to expand to meet needs of “growing congregation”

Plans have been submitted for a major expansion of one of Bedford’s “vital” community hubs. Sri Gurdwara Sahib Ji has applied for planning permission for a substantial two-storey rear extension...

Changes to green spaces charges could see some paying more council tax

Mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative) has approved changes to how council tax pays for green spaces and community centres – which could see some residents paying more while...

Bedford MP says gritting is “falling short of expectations” as council insists crews are out day and night

Bedford and Kempston MP Mohammad Yasin has written to the Mayor raising concerns about reduced gritting and icy roads across Bedford Borough, as Bedford Borough Council...

Monthly column: A step forward for working people in Bedford Borough

The passing of the Employment Rights Bill is welcome news for working people across Bedford Borough. At a time when many families are under pressure from rising living costs and insecure work...

Hundreds of eligible children not claiming free meals at Bedford Borough schools

Hundreds of children across Bedford Borough who are entitled to free school meals are missing out on vital support, with new figures revealing that 865 eligible pupils are not currently receiving...

Free Flood Forum to help Bedfordians prepare for future flooding

Bedford Borough Council will host its 2026 Flood Forum on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at Great Denham Community Centre, helping residents learn about local flood risk, resilience measures...

Walking and cycling routes included in plans for 400 Kempston homes

Plans for up to 400 new homes on farmland at Gibraltar Corner, Kempston, have taken a step forward. This follows a formal request from the developers asking Bedford Borough Council...

Mayor approves plans for Borough’s first Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school

Bedford Borough’s mayor has approved plans to proceed towards buying the former St Joseph’s Lower School building to create the borough’s first dedicated Social, Emotional...

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...

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