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Change to come as an overhaul of homelessness services in Bedford Borough

The Government’s national plan to end homelessness has set out an ambition to reduce rough-sleeping and is encouraging councils to focus on early intervention and homelessness prevention...
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Facial Recognition warning poster on The Embankment. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedfordshire Police deploy facial recognition for 250,000 Bedford River Festival visitors

Bedford expects over 250,000 visitors this weekend for the biennial River Festival. Local councils and police have revealed strict safety rules, including road closures and live facial recognition...
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Scaffolding erected around houses in a new housing development Image: Irene Miller/Shutterstock

Bedford Borough landowners invited to put forward development sites for Local Plan 2050

Bedford Borough Council is calling on local people, landowners and businesses to suggest potential plots for housing, retail and renewable energy to help shape the area's growth up to 2050...
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A radio branded with the Bedford Radio logo on a bench by the River Great Ouse and the suspension bridge in the background

Bedford Radio returns to FM for major summer festivals

Bedfordians can tune into local festival coverage on the FM dial this July as Bedford Radio secures a temporary broadcasting licence for the town's biggest summer events...
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Members of the Bedford Borough Council housing team at the MJ Awards

Bedford Borough Council housing team reaches finals of local government ‘Oscars’

Celebrations were in order for housing staff at Bedford Borough Council last month, when they were finalists at the MJ Achievement Awards. Staff were nominated for the Best Council...
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Mayor Tom Wootton signs off the new cabinet in June 2026. Image Bedford Borough Council

Council in crisis as mayor “adjusts” cabinet following high-profile resignations

Bedford's elected mayor, Tom Wootton (Conservative), has today (Tuesday) announced changes to his cabinet, following three high-profile resignations. He has reduced the...
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Mayes Yard, Bedford Town Centre artist’s impression. Image: Cityheart.

Bedford Borough Council selects preferred bidder for former Debenhams redevelopment

Bedford Borough Council has selected regeneration specialist Cityheart as preferred bidder for the Mayes Yard redevelopment, including the former Debenhams site...
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Construction site, Crane, Construction machinery development building planning Image Jürgen Rübig Pixabay

Concerns over speculative planning applications as Local Plan 2050 is prepared

Concerns have been raised about speculative planning applications in Bedford borough while the council prepares a new Local Plan. The issue was discussed at a meeting...
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Scaffolding erected around houses in a new housing development Image: Irene Miller/Shutterstock

Bedford Borough Council begins work on new Local Plan 2050

Bedford Borough Council has approved plans to begin work on a new Local Plan to guide housing, jobs, transport and infrastructure up to 2050. Local plans set out where new homes...
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Bedford's Town Centre Task Force with representatives from Bedfordshire Police and Bedford Borough Council. Image: Bedford Borough Council.

Council and police create new team to improve safety in Bedford town centre

Bedford Borough Council and Bedfordshire Police have launched a new Town Centre Task Force to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve safety. The initiative was formally...
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