Bromham

‘Green revolution’ housing development given go-ahead in Bromham

Bedford's Green Party councillors have tentatively welcomed the news that an 80-home housing development in Bromham will utilise eco-technology, but urge that much more could...

Bromham ‘yarn bomber’ aims to raise environmental awareness

Residents in Bromham may have seen something unusual on one of their traditional red postboxes this week after a keen crafter took to 'yarn bombing' to raise environmental awareness...

“Patient” developer gets go ahead for 390 new homes in Bromham

Planners have given the go-ahead for up to 390 new homes to be built on the outskirts of Bromham. A committee was told that the principle of developing the site, off Stagsden Road...

Restaurateur’s herb growing bid gives planners food for thought

A Thai restaurant owner who wanted to grow his own herbs and vegetables gave council planners food for thought. But the planning committee decided that the application to build hydroponic greenhouses on land...

Four new parish Neighbourhood Plans to shape Borough development

Neighbourhood plans covering Bletsoe, Bromham, Stevington and Thurleigh parishes are set to be formally adopted by Bedford Borough Council’s executive. Each neighbourhood plan was overwhelmingly...

Ex-Post Office chief stands down as Bromham church minister and Bedford School governor

The Revd Paula Vennells, the former head of the Post Office, has stood down as a governor of Bedford School following a high-profile court case, described as the biggest miscarriage of justice in modern legal history...

Young artist creates lasting tribute to Bromham’s fallen soldiers

A sculpture by a former Sharnbrook student and Bromham resident has been unveiled in the village to commemorate Armistice Day...

Councillors invited to ‘decide again’ over Bromham housing plan

Councillors have been invited to have another go at making a planning decision that was already on the brink of being signed off. Bedford Borough Council’s lawyers have advised the planning...

Developer’s hopes for a new home on sewage station site in Bromham go down the pan

A plan to knock down what’s left of an old sewage pumping station and build a five bedroom house in its place has been dismissed by a government inspector...

Plans for 80 homes in Bromham rejected over car use concerns

A plan for 80 homes on the outskirts of a village has been rejected because it would have encouraged people to drive. Government planning inspector...

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