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Call for urgent Bedford Borough PSPO after neighbouring council approves vehicle ban

Bedford Borough could become a magnet for dangerous drivers after Central Bedfordshire approved a borough-wide PSPO, prompting urgent calls for local leaders to...
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Scaffolding erected around houses in a new housing development Image: Irene Miller/Shutterstock

Bedford councillors vote to defend local voice over controversial planning applications

Bedford Borough councillors have backed a cross-party motion to safeguard local people's say over controversial planning applications before new national...
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Councillors gather in council chambers for the extraordinary full council meeting to debate and vote on a motion to hold a referendum on the position of Mayor of Bedford Borough, 16 September 2026. Image: Bedford Independent screenshot of Bedford Borough Council webcast.

Bedford Borough Council rejects £375k mayoral referendum as Conservative group members abstain

Labour suffered a setback in Bedford Borough Council as a motion to hold a £375k mayoral referendum was defeated, while senior Conservative councillors refused to back Mayor Tom Wootton...
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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, officially known as the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Image Nigel J. Harris Shutterstock

Senior councillors challenge Prime Minister over South Midlands devolution footprint

A regional clash over devolution boundaries has opened across the South Midlands, putting £150m in proposed infrastructure funding and future growth around Bedford Borough at the centre of...
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Tom Wootton (Conservative) and his supporters on 5 May 2023, the night he was elected mayor of Bedford Borough

Bedford Labour group seeks vote to abolish mayor as leader of Bedford Borough Council

The Bedford Borough Labour Group has proposed an Extraordinary Full Council meeting to trigger a public referendum, giving residents their first say in 20 years on how the local authority...
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Mayor Tom Wootton's Universal mug with the list of locations for Universal Theme Parks around the world. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council plans tourism strategy to capitalise on Universal’s £50bn economic impact

A tourism strategy is being developed to make the most of the Universal UK theme park’s “once-in-a-generation investment” to transform the borough. It’s part of a local visitor...
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Artist's impression of the west entrance to Bedford Station.

Councillors unite against home demolitions in East West Rail plans

Bedford Borough councillors have unanimously approved a stronger response to East West Rail plans, raising concerns over home demolitions, construction disruption and impacts on communities...
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Wilstead Village Hall. Image: Google Streetview (C)2026 Google. Image: capture July 2024 via LDRS.

Planning officers say no evidence yet for enforcement action on Wilstead site

Residents challenged planning officers at a packed Wilstead Parish Council meeting after works on land near the A6 sparked concerns about possible unauthorised development...
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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Bedford Borough Council breaks silence on bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council has responded to planned bus cuts, saying the changes are “deeply disappointing” as concerns grow across the borough. The response follows growing criticism of the changes...
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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Bedford Borough Council breaks silence on bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council has responded to planned bus cuts, saying the changes are “deeply disappointing” as concerns grow across the borough. The response follows growing criticism of the changes...
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