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Council confirms four-hour free parking to pause as Bedford Borough faces financial pressures

Bedford Borough Council will pause its four-hour free parking scheme from Sunday, 3 November, to save £150,000 amid financial pressures highlighted by a CIPFA report warning the council...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Mayor rejects calls to sell former Debenhams building costing taxpayers £450,000 each year

Bedford Borough Council will wait until the end of the year to see if a development partner comes forward for the vacant Debenhams building, despite pressure to sell and cut costs...
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An artist impression of how the new Universal Theme Park might look. It has a huge lake in the centre with various themed areas around it. it also show the entrance and 'city walk'

Bedford Borough’s Local Plan 2040 has “no credible future” in light of Universal plans

Bedford Borough Council has voted to withdraw its Local Plan 2040, following a warning from the government’s Planning Inspector that the plan has “no credible future” in light of the proposed...
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An older couple, both women, reading together Image Age Without Limits Alexander Caminada

Community catalysts project extended in Bedford Borough: Supporting small enterprises that make a big difference

A successful initiative that empowers Bedford residents to launch and grow small care-focused enterprises has been extended, bringing fresh opportunities for people to make a...
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Lurke Street Car Park Image Bedford Borough Council

Mayor pauses four-hour free parking scheme amid Bedford Borough Council financial pressures

The four-hour free parking scheme at two of Bedford town centre’s main multi-storey car parks will be suspended next month as Bedford Borough Council responds to rising costs and reduced government...
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Bedford Town Centre Advisory Board September 2025. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Who’s on Bedford’s new Town Centre Advisory Board? Full list revealed as first meeting takes place

The Bedford Town Centre Advisory Board has held its first meeting, bringing together local business leaders, education representatives and councillors to help shape the future of the town centre...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

‘Empty’ Debenhams costing Bedford taxpayers half a million pounds each year

Bedford Borough Council is spending nearly half a million pounds a year on the former Debenhams building – with councillors clashing over whether the costly problems…
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Families enjoying the fun at Kempston Family Day in Addison Howard Park

Fun for all ages at Kempston Family Day this Saturday

There's fun for all ages at Kempston Family Day this Saturday (2 August) as Addison Howard Park hosts a community celebration filled with exciting activities for all from 11am - 6pm....
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Join Bedford’s town centre community litter pick

As part of continued efforts to improve the town centre, Bedford Borough Council is hosting a community litter pick on Sunday, 10 August from 10am to midday. Residents of all ages are invited...
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Aerial shot of the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival in June 2025

Locals line the Great Ouse to welcome back the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival

The people of Bedford and beyond descended on the Embankment at the weekend as the latest Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival came to the banks of the River Great Ouse...
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