Cllr Graeme Coombes

Letters: Traffic has found its way through Wilstead, Cllr Coombes…

I was surprised to see it was reported that Cllr. Graeme Coombes has stated that Wilstead residents are going to be mightily cheesed off that traffic is...

Planning Inspectorate says Bedford’s ‘Local Plan’ needs further review

The Planning Inspectorate has sent back Bedford Borough Council's Local Plan 2030 for further review, saying it needs to do more to take into consideration future housing growth. This review includes a Borough wide...

Help shape the future of Bedford Town Centre

Bedfordians are being asked to help Bedford Borough Council develop a future plan for our town centre. The consultation wants to know how people use the town centre, how often they visit, and...

Bedford Borough mayor to use council’s financial reserves for ‘priority’ initiatives

In his first major announcement about Council spending since being re-elected, Bedford Borough's elected mayor has outlines a series of initiatives which he says "demonstrates the strength...

Cllr Moon steps down as Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative Group leader

Cllr Stephen Moon has stepped down as leader of Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative Group after seven years in the role. He told the Bedford Independent that he's had "a good innings"...

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