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Council defends purchase of Bedford High Street property after claims they paid too much

A senior councillor has defended the council’s purchase of the Lloyds Bank building on Bedford’s High Street after it was branded a “reckless” purchase. Opposition councillors called...

Breaking news: BedfordBID voted out after businesses lose faith in their plans for town centre

BedfordBID has lost its renewal ballot and will no longer be looking after Bedford's business from March 2025 after failing to convince their levy payers that they were acting in their best interests....

Winter Wonderland tickets on sale – and they haven’t got planning permission yet

Bedford Winter Wonderland tickets are on sale despite a decision as to whether the event can go ahead being delayed until the end of October. Cllr Zara Layne told last night’s Full Council...

Four hours free parking in Bedford Town Centre to be extended until 2025

Bedford Borough Council has announced it will extend its four-hour free parking initiative until the end of January 2025 to support local businesses over the festive period. The idea is that...

Bedford Borough Council confirms it will vote against BedfordBID renewal

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed it will vote against the renewal of BedfordBID in October after saying it was unhappy with their proposal for a fifth term. A Business Improvement District (BID) is...

Email suggests BedfordBID could be open to “refresh” of governance as council discusses withdrawing support

As Bedford Borough Council prepares to discuss if they should withdraw support for BedfordBID, the organisation set up to help promote Bedford Town Centre businesses, their CEO has said they are open...

Former Debenhams ‘open for business’ as ground floor available for rent

The former Debenhams building is now open for business again with the ground floor available for rent by commercial occupiers. Bedford Borough Council purchased the 75,377 sq ft...

“Time to go,” town centre campaigner says change at the top needed to create a Better BID

A local campaigner who wants to create a better Bedford Town Centre says change is needed at the top at BedfordBID if they are going to restore faith in their ability to support businesses who pay...

Time running out for BedfordBID as Borough Council withdraws support

Bedford Borough Council have indicated they no longer have faith in Bedford’s Business Improvement District (BedfordBID) after announcing they intend to vote against their...

“It’s a vital story to tell” – CODE to highlight issues of County Lines and youth knife crime in Bedford River Festival performance

CODE, created by the 'Justice in Motion' theatre company, are set to perform at the Bedford River Festival, on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 July, between 12pm to 3pm, in Harpur Square...

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