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flooded road sign. Image: jayfish/ Adobe Stock

Concerns over Bedford Borough flood defences

One flood defence in Bedford borough is below the standards set to protect homes and businesses, according to new BBC analysis of flood defences in England. Data from the BBC Shared...
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Bromham Mill Entrance in 2021 Screenshot Google Streetview (C)2024 Google Image Capture October 2021. Image: LDRS

New Bromham Mill plans approved despite concerns over heritage, parking and wildlife

New plans to redevelop Bromham Mill have been approved by Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee, despite objections from residents who warned of harm to heritage, parking...
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The former Rushmoor School. Image: Google Maps Street View via LDRS.

“Beggars belief”: councillors accept developer request to drop affordable homes at the former school site

Last night’s Planning Committee (Monday, 8 December) agreed to remove affordable housing from a previously approved housing scheme at the former Rushmoor School in Bedford...
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Alcohol license granted for town centre cafe

Bedford Borough Council’s licensing sub-committee has approved a new premises licence for Maison Le Vôtre, a coffee shop and patisserie at 58A High Street. It can now sell alcohol...
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10 The Embankment; a semi detached Victorian house in Bedford

Proposal to convert vacant Embankment house into seven flats

Bedford’s Embankment could gain seven self-contained flats – if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an application to convert a former house in multiple occupation...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

“When is a vacant property not a vacant property? When it’s Debenhams” – empty property report questioned

Bedford Borough councillors have raised questions over how the council defines “vacancy”, after the former Debenhams building was excluded from the official count of empty units...
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Bedford Pipe & Drum Band opening the 25th Bedford Christmas Tree Festival at St Paul's Church. Image: Bedford Christmas Tree Festival Committee

Bedford Ian writes…

5 December 2025: Street stupidity, Christmas sparkle, Giddy for Grennan, and Point proven. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
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Glass bottles of various sizes amongst traditional recycling materials in an orange lidded wheelie bin. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Kerbside glass recycling launches across Bedford Borough and food waste caddies confirmed

Bedford Borough launches kerbside glass recycling in orange lidded bins and prepares for weekly food waste collections from March 2026, cutting waste and boosting recycling...
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“Critical month” ahead for Bedford Borough warns mayor

Bedford’s mayor has warned that there is a “critical month” ahead as councillors question whether the authority may need Exceptional Financial Support. Bedford Borough Council may be...
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Welcome to Wixams road sign Image Bedford Independent

Councillors to discuss Wixams GP surgery’s “critical” business case

A long-awaited GP surgery for Wixams could take a step forward next week when Bedford Borough Council’s executive considers whether to approve a business case and £5.5m...
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