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Councillor warns of potential pressures Universal could place on local services

A Bedford borough councillor has warned of the potential pressures Universal Studios could place on local services and the housing market, but Bedford’s mayor said responding to these impacts...

Bedford’s mayor accused of “offensive” comments over EWR home demolitions

Bedford’s mayor has been accused of making “offensive” comments on social media by a Green borough councillor. Councillor Ben Foley (Greyfriars) commented on the mayor’s...

Campaigners’ anger as motion to withdraw EWR route support derailed in council vote

A councillor’s proposal that Bedford Borough Council withdraw its support for the current East West Rail (EWR) route was derailed last night (Wednesday), leaving a local campaign group...

“Where’s the business case?” Mayor challenged over Lloyds Bank building purchase

Bedford’s mayor has been asked to think again about buying the Lloyds Bank building on the town’s High Street. Councillors at Wednesday's (11 December) call-in meeting...

Share Bedford launches ‘library of things’ and your donations can help

A new initiative to help Bedfordians live more sustainably is launching at Bedford Central Library in January - and they need your help. Share Bedford's library of things will enable members to borrow items from a town centre location for a small fee...

Bedford Borough Council continues to face challenges in delivering affordable housing

Bedford Borough Council’s efforts to deliver affordable housing remains a challenge despite its Local Plan 2030 requiring 30 per cent affordable housing on qualifying sites. Last week's Housing...

Concerns “record council tax rises” on the way to bridge Bedford Borough Council’s budget gaps

Councillors have reacted strongly to the analysis of Bedford Borough Council's finances that suggests "record council tax rises" could be on the way for Bedfordians to cover a...

We’re being “done over” – Wixams Station cost increase again

The cost of Wixams Station has increased by £3.6 million since the last update – just three weeks ago. Bedford Borough Council’s Executive was told on June 19 that the cost had increased...

East West Rail shares success of Borders Railway but critics say comparison is misleading

East West Rail bosses have used the success of Borderes Railway to "perfectly illustrate the huge potential" of the Oxford to Cambridge route, but critics say it's not a valid comparision...

Mayor thanks councillors for support of “eye-watering” council tax rise

Bedfordians are to have an “eye-watering” council tax increase after a majority of councillors voted in favour of the administration’s budget in a meeting that has been described as a "bad night for local...

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