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Bedford councillors shut out of consultation on parental leave for elected members

Bedford councillors have expressed their surprise that consultation for a report on parental leave for councillors did not involve elected members – including two that recently had additions to...

Single-lane High Street now fully open in time for Christmas

The works to improve Bedford High Street were completed this week, just in time for the end of November deadline and to welcome Christmas shoppers to the town centre...

Bedford Borough full council meeting live stream cut for seven minutes without warning

A lively debate over Bedford Borough Council’s constitution was suddenly taken off the air when the live feed of its Full Meeting was cut without warning. The live stream of the meeting on...

Bedford Borough villages approve Council’s neighbourhood plans with local referendum

Neighbourhood plans written by local people and said to not just be about planning and delivering new homes but also "explain what is special about each parish", have now been...

Govt accused of ‘letting down’ Kempston after town overlooked for regeneration funding

Bedford Borough leaders and councillors have accused the government of letting down the residents of Kempston after the town missed out on 'levelling up' funding in...

Council leader says National Insurance rise won’t help pay for social care in Bedford

The increase in National Insurance will not help pay for social care in Bedford, the council heard. Councillor Michael Headley (Liberal Democrats, Putnoe Ward) Bedford Borough Council’s...

Bedford College students step in to repair musical chimes

The much-loved musical steps on Harpur Street in Bedford town centre are receiving some much-needed TLC thanks to engineering students at Bedford College...

Congratulazioni Italy: “It’s coming to Bedford”

Bedford's acapella group, The Goldentones, put their unique spin on two of the world's most recognisable football anthems, ahead of yesterday's Euro 2020 final between Italy and England...

Before and after: The transformation of the St Cuthbert’s Street living wall

The installation of Bedford's first living wall is now complete, transforming a drab and neglected corner of St Cuthbert's Street into a lush, green oasis. As reported last week, the project was the...

Ground-breaking smart technology at Harpur Square’s new bike shelter

The UK’s first-ever cycle hub to feature an app-based locking and booking system has been opened in Bedford town centre. The new bike storage shelter is just off Harpur Square and access is gained...

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