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St Paul’s Square to close for five weeks as town centre improvements continue

Motorists are being reminded of a temporary road closure at St Paul’s Square later this month as part of ongoing town centre improvement works. The closure, which...

Unregistered care home in Wootton given planning permission despite previous reservations

A retrospective planning application for an unregistered care home in Wootton has been approved by Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee - a month after it was “minded” to refuse...

‘Camera in the Community’: New summer photography exhibition opens at The Higgins Bedford

A new photography exhibition celebrating life across Bedfordshire opens at The Higgins Bedford this Saturday (19 July). Camera in the community, a partnership with Bedford camera club...

Bedford Borough is the bees knees for Bees’ Needs but councillor says more must be done

Bedford Borough Council has been awarded the prestigious Bees’ Needs Champion Award 2025, recognising the Council’s commitment to protecting and enhancing habitats...

Exclusive: Bedford Borough Council told to tighten spending and boost income to avoid Section 114 notice

Bedford Borough Council has been warned it is already in “Section 114 territory” – the point at which a council effectively declares itself unable to set a balanced budget – unless...

Council faces ‘existential threat’ as councillors discuss overspend forecast

Bedford Borough Council is facing an “existential threat” if it fails to get this year’s budget back under control, a senior councillor has warned. Councillor Michael Headley (Lib Dem, Putnoe)...

Fears of “speculative development” as Local Plan 2040 is withdrawn

Bedford borough councillors will be asked to withdraw Local Plan 2040 after the planning inspector warned it could not be found sound without major changes. Members heard...

Letters: In his latest column the mayor is both contradictory and inaccurate

I read with great interest the latest column from the Mayor of Bedford Borough. I find the comments the Mayor makes to be both a contradiction and inaccurate. I do not recall the Mayor ever suggesting...

Councillor refuses NHS maternity report over “woke” term

A Bedford borough councillor has refused to accept an NHS report over the use of the term “birthing people”. An update on improvements made in maternity services at Bedford Hospital...

From bottles to banana peels: Bedford homes to have more recycling options

Bedford Borough Council has announced plans to expand its kerbside recycling services, including a borough-wide kerbside glass collection and a weekly food waste service, starting in 2026...

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