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Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

With over 10.6 million square metres of ancient woodland across Bedford Borough, campaigners question if council safeguards can withstand national housebuilding targets...

Universal to take care of its own wastewater treatment

Universal Studios’ theme park in Bedfordshire will have its own wastewater treatment plant on the site, separate from Anglian Water’s domestic supplies to customers, a meeting heard...

Devolution deal in deadlock as Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes miss deadline

No agreement has been reached yet about a devolution deal for Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes (BLMK), after a government deadline passed earlier this week... Divided opinions about the best arrangements for a strategic mayoral authority for the region have left uncertainty surrounding a potential £186m annual pledge from central government.

Bedford mayor pushes for wider South Midlands authority to safeguard rural voices

Bedford Borough is defying a Whitehall ultimatum to join a four-council devolution deal with Luton and Milton Keynes, warning rural communities will be sidelined by large urban neighbours...

House of Lords committee warns major barriers threaten Tempsford new town

Barriers remain to building the next generation of new towns, including one at Tempsford, according to a new report. But measures can ensure the programme is delivered...

Call for urgent Bedford Borough PSPO after neighbouring council approves vehicle ban

Bedford Borough could become a magnet for dangerous drivers after Central Bedfordshire approved a borough-wide PSPO, prompting urgent calls for local leaders to...

Plea to save Bedfordshire roads as Central Bedfordshire Council asks for £30m

A passionate plea for £30m has been made to the government to prevent roads in Central Bedfordshire from crumbling further and “to catch up on years of highways underinvestment”...

Central Bedfordshire children crossing the road “run the gauntlet” on the way to school

Children and their parents “run the gauntlet of traffic volumes and unpredictable motorists” when crossing Hitchin Road in Upper Caldecote to attend school, a meeting heard...

Government to wipe 90% of Central Bedfordshire’s £40m SEND deficit

Central Bedfordshire Council is set to have 90% of its £40m high needs deficit written off after the government approved its SEND reform plan, freeing up millions for frontline services...

Central Bedfordshire councillors slam “anti-democratic” planning legislation changes

Changes to planning legislation will impose “a worse deal on development for Central Bedfordshire residents with more housing and less infrastructure”, a meeting heard...

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