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Unit 10, Broadmead Business Park - the scene of a potential new sandwich takeaway shop

Sandwiches in Stewartby could be on the menu in Broadmead Business Park

Stewartby could gain a new sandwich shop – if a planning application is approved. A planning application has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council to change the use of Unit 10, Broadmead Business...
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Biddenham housing development Google Earth screenshot June2025

Application made to improve the “buildability” of major Biddenham housing plot

A planning application submitted to Bedford Borough Council seeks to amend several conditions tied to a major housing development north of Bromham Road in Biddenham...
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Cllr Caroline White at a council meeting.

Kempston councillor quits Labour over welfare cuts and Palestine stance

A Bedford Borough councillor has left the Labour Group, citing welfare reform plans and the government’s response to the crisis in Palestine as the reasons behind her decision...
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Local Plan 2040 cover Image Bedford Borough Council

Lib Dems accuse mayor of keeping ‘secret list’ of land for development under new Local Plan

A senior Liberal Democrat councillor has accused the Mayor of Bedford Borough of hiding a “secret list” of land earmarked for potential housing development, including parks...
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Mayor Tom Wootton holds up a cut out of the UK, showing Bedford as the the location of the proposed new Universal Studios Theme Park. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council to ditch 2040 plan and create new strategy for Universal era

Bedford Borough Council is expected to begin work on a new Local Plan, following advice from the Planning Inspectorate that the arrival of Universal Destinations & Experiences...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

External firm appointed to aid with the “transformation” of adult social care

An external consultancy firm has been appointed to support Bedford Borough Council’s transformation of adult social care, a meeting heard. The company, Newton, will work with the council...
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A google maps screenshot of 10 Hollies Walk, Wootton where a new care home has been built

Retrospective planning permission for unregistered care home in Wootton refused

A retrospective planning application for an unregistered care home in Wootton has been refused by Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee, following concerns about legality...
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Harrold Odell Country Park. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough announced as top-performing council for climate action

Bedford Borough Council has been named the top-performing council in Bedfordshire for climate action, according to the latest Council Climate Action Scorecards from Climate Emergency UK...
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A council worker operating a Chewing Gum Removal Machine on Silver Street, Bedford

Bedford Borough Council chews over plan to clean up sticky streets

Bedford Borough Council has been awarded nearly £30,000 to help clean chewing gum from pavements in the town centre, as part of a nationwide campaign tackling the stubborn and unsightly...
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Borough Hall. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Council defends SEND non-attendance policy as resident calls for leniency

Bedford Borough Council is defending its policy of prosecuting families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for school non-attendance, despite calls...
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