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Cllr Charles Royden

Construction taking plane on the new EWR line Image EWR Co

Detailed EWR construction plans for Bedford still not available

Bedford borough councillors have voiced concern that key plans showing how East West Rail will be phased through the town are still not available, despite the project being expected to start building...
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Robinson Pool, Bedford Image Bedford Independent

Councillors ask for more detail from leisure operator over question of value for money

Councillors have questioned whether Bedford Borough Council is getting value for money from its leisure services contract after officers confirmed the authority remains fully exposed...
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The foreboding entrance to Oasis Pool isn't inviting.

Decision on future of Oasis Beach Pool due this month

Bedford Borough Council is preparing to take an Executive decision later this month on the future of the former Oasis swimming pool site. Last week’s Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview...
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e-scooter

“Absolute menace” of e-scooters must not be tolerated

Bedfordshire Police have been praised for "not tolerating" what a councillor has described as the "menace" of e-scooters being ridden on pavements and highways across Bedford Borough...
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A google maps screenshot of 10 Hollies Walk, Wootton where a new care home has been built

Retrospective planning permission for unregistered care home in Wootton refused

A retrospective planning application for an unregistered care home in Wootton has been refused by Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee, following concerns about legality...
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Speed camera graphic Image: TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay

Concerns as report lists speed cameras not working across Bedford Borough

A Bedford Borough Council public report has revealed that a dozen average speed cameras are currently not working, prompting concerns from councillors that the disclosure could lead...
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The exterior of Oasis swimming pool, before refurbishment, was often described as dirty and an eye-sore. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

4 April 2025: Racists' rage, Silent portfolio, and Fool's fool. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and has told us what he thinks of it all...
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Vintage tin toy robot Image: freedomnaruk/Shutterstock

Bedford Ian writes…

28 March 2025: Royden's robots, Testosterone triggered, Finance fiasco? and Bedford backchannels. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and has...
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Bedford bus station

Council says bus operator issues are “complete rubbish”

Claims Bedford Borough Council is having issues with a local bus operator are “complete rubbish”, a senior council officer has said. The comment came in response to a councillor saying the “controversies” are out on the internet...
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Too soon for detailed Universal train station plans says senior Borough Council officer

Detailed plans for a Universal Studios version of Wixams Station do not exist, a senior council officer has told councillors. After an update on the new train station during last night’s Environment...
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