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Council-funded Bedford and Kempston regeneration projects “put on hold”

Council-funded regeneration projects in Bedford and Kempston town centres have been put on hold, according to an update report published this week. An Executive decision taken on 25 February...
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New report says Universal Studios, Luton Airport expansion and new homes to create Bedford’s “best decade”

Bedford town centre could benefit from major schemes and new homes, a new report claims, but the findings raise questions about assumptions and impact. Tellon Capital, which owns...
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River Street car park. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Anger over Bedford’s evening parking grows while councillor defends controversial charges

Bedford Borough Council has defended new evening and overnight parking charges at River Street, Lurke Street and other town centre car parks, saying they are needed in a “serious financial situation”...
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Greyfriars leading to River Street and Midland Road. A bus has stopped at the bus stop just before the traffic lights, there are multiple cars driving along the road and a cyclist is riding in the bus lane on the left. The Pilgrims Progress pub can be seen at the end of the road and Borough Hall can be seen in the distance. Image: Bedford Independent

Greyfriars Junction overhaul to create ‘better gateway’ into Bedford town centre

Major Greyfriars Junction works will begin on Monday, 05 January 2026 as part of Bedford’s £22.6m Town Deal, creating a safer gateway into the town centre...
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Councillors flag up concerns over low response to licensing consultation

A Bedford Borough Council consultation on town centre alcohol licensing attracted only four responses – none from the public and none from police. This prompted concerns at Thursday’s (11 December)...
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A bus waits patiently as it holds up Bedford High Street traffic while waiting for a pedestrian to cross the road at the Embankment's zebra crossing

Embankment right turn onto zebra crossing “an accident waiting to happen”

A Bedford Borough councillor has warned that a new pedestrian crossing on the town’s Embankment is “an accident waiting to happen”. At Wednesday’s Full Council meeting (26 November)...
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Bedford River Festival stalls and crowds along The Embankment Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford River Festival 2026 invites traders, caterers and charities to apply for pitches

Traders, caterers and charities are being invited to apply for pitches at Bedford River Festival 2026, following a record 300,000 visitors at this year’s free two-day event. Applications are now open...
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Harpur Suite adorned with Christmas lights as festive crowds look on. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Christmas lights, live music and festive markets to fill Bedford town centre and beyond this winter

Bedford Borough Council has announced a packed programme of festive family events, starting with the Christmas Light Switch-On in Harpur Square on Saturday 22 November and continuing...
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University of Bedfordshire entrance Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council launches fully funded innovation programme for local businesses

Bedford Borough Council and the University of Bedfordshire have launched a fully funded Innovation & Growth Business Support programme offering expert advice and workshops...
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Bedford joins £2.4m jobs scheme and signs new civic agreement with university

Bedford Borough Council has joined a £2.4m DWP programme to help residents into work and signed a new civic agreement with the University of Bedfordshire to boost education...
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