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Grant-funded ASB officers begin work to tackle issues in Bedford town centre

Grant-funded ASB officers are now patrolling Bedford town centre to increase safety, deter anti-social behaviour and support police and council teams. New uniformed anti-social behaviour...

“Impossibly bright” town centre Taco Bell sign sparks “misery” for neighbours

There's been whispers of excitement about the arrival on a new Taco Bell restaurant near Riverside Square, but for those living in nearby Pilgrims House, life has gone from serene to a "misery"...

Tense meeting sees Borough Council’s planning department accused of ‘failing residents’

A Bromham councillor has accused the borough’s planning department of 'failing residents' at a tense council meeting. Ward councillor Robert Rigby (Conservative) said it was leaving Bromham “exposed”...

1,100 homes approved near Shortstown despite environmental objections

Plans for up to 1,100 homes south of Shortstown have been approved, despite a warning from Anglian Water that the Bedford Water Recycling Centre is already exceeding its permitted flow...

Developer argues Bedford Borough Council not meeting legal housing duty

A patch of land could be opened up for new housing after the developer argued that Bedford Borough Council is failing to meet its legal duties. Aragon Land & Planning has submitted a...

Bedford Borough Council left waiting to balance its books with ICB yet to agree funding for children’s health care

Bedford Borough Council has included a contribution from the NHS towards the cost of supporting children with significant health needs in its savings plan – but the local Integrated Care Board (ICB)...

Bedford car storage plans at former gospel hall delayed

A decision on plans to turn a former Bedford gospel hall into a vehicle storage and valeting centre has been delayed for a site visit after residents raised concerns about traffic and noise...

East West Rail under renewed pressure as Bedfordians and leaders demand answers

Bedford Borough Council, campaigners and residents raise new concerns over East West Rail plans, while EWR says it has “heard the concerns” and vows continued engagement...

Council confirms Queens Bridge must be replaced after unsafe timber discovered

Bedford Borough Council says Queens Bridge was closed immediately after inspections found severe hidden decay. A replacement bridge is planned for construction next year...

Councillors vote against 149 new farmland homes

A housing scheme in Wilstead has suffered a setback after councillors went against planning advice and voted “minded to refuse” an application for up to 149 homes on farmland off Bedford Road...

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