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Consultation on taxi and private hire licensing in Bedford is now open

Taxi and private hire licensing is being reviewed in Bedford Borough, and the Council wants to hear your views. The four-week consultation began in December and ends on 9 January...

Borough Council expects increase in Bedford’s carbon emissions due to new leisure contract

Bedford Borough Council expects a 40 per cent increase in carbon emissions next year due to the new leisure contract. Last night’s Climate Change Committee (23 September) was told that council leisure...

Great Barford, Willington and Castle Mill locks part of environment agency’s ‘pollinator paradise’

"It’s very pleasing to see people enjoying the explosion of colour and increased wildlife. We have reduced the areas of grass we cut to encourage nature in...

Green energy and educational opportunities at new innovation park on former Elstow landfill site

1,800 solar panels are being installed at a new green innovation park that is transforming a former landfill site in Elstow, Bedfordshire. The Bedford Green Technology and Innovation Park will sit...

Local manufacturing company scoops globally-recognised energy award

A Bedford business has been recognised by the Energy Institute for their project to become carbon neutral. Based at Elms Farm Industrial Estate in Bedford, Midas is a world leading, process...

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