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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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stock image of mother with new born baby

New midwifery director appointed as Bedford hospital services continue to face scrutiny

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed a new Director of Midwifery as councillors review maternity services rated inadequate by the CQC. Ilene Machiva will take up the role...
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Artist's impression of the new Bedford Midland Station main entrance. Image EWR Co

East West Rail could reshape Bedford’s future but debate continues over local impact

East West Rail could bring jobs and growth to Bedford, but concerns remain over disruption, traffic, demolitions and how the project will affect local communities...
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Artist's impression of the new Bedford Midland Station main entrance. Image EWR Co

Latest EWR update shows new Bedford station and faster services but critics still concerned

As it launches its latest consultation today (Tuesday), East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has released updated images of its proposals for Bedford Station, plus the promise of a faster...
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East West Rail (EWR) jacket

Public urged to have their say as East West Rail enters final route-wide consultation stage

Bedfordians will have their final say on the latest designs for the East West Rail link this month, one of the biggest infrastructure projects to affect the region. From 14 April, the last...
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