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Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)

Scaffolding erected around houses in a new housing development Image: Irene Miller/Shutterstock

Bedford Borough faces growth pressure as neighbouring council reviews housing sites

Central Bedfordshire Council is reviewing 452 potential development sites alongside major infrastructure projects, as neighbouring Bedford Borough prepares for...
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Letters: ‘Planning applications will be hard to refuse’ says CPRE as Local Plan is withdrawn

CPRE Bedfordshire notes with concern the Mayor's article in Bedford Independent about the expected withdrawal of Bedford Borough's Local Plan 2040. On the basis of the...
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Crowds gathered at Kimberley College for Universal Theme Park's public event, 13 April 2024. Image: Bedford Independent.

Universal says 92% of people gave positive feedback to UK theme park plans

Universal Destinations and Experiences have said that they met with thousands of people and had 6,000 responses to their survey asking local people about their plans, with 92% in support...
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Universal Studios Theme Park- CPRE Bedfordshire position statement front cover

CPRE has “balanced” view of possible Universal Studios in apparent seal of approval

The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) in Bedfordshire has said they have a "balanced view" on the proposals that could see a Universal Studios theme park built in Bedford Borough...
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Council faces accusations they’re getting too “cosy” with developers

“Cosy chats” between Bedford Borough Council and developers are why the affordable housing targets are not met, a campaigner has claimed. The claim was made as the council’s Planning...
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