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28 August 2026
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Cllr Henry Vann

Cllr Henry Vann standing in Bedford Park, You can see parts of the Pavilion coffee shop behind him. Image: Bedford Liberal Democrats

Bedford a step closer to £25m Gov’t regeneration town centre funding

The Government has now issued guidelines for towns - including Bedford - which were invited to bid for up to £25 million of the Government's Future High...
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Deserted Bedford Town Centre

Bedford Town Centre prepares for post-coronavirus ‘new normal’

As some elements of lockdown are eased, businesses in Bedford are beginning to cautiously contemplate the ‘new normal’ and what a safe and open town...
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Cllr Henry Vann praises businesses ready to ‘bounce back’ once lockdown is lifted

Town centre businesses are like a “coiled spring, ready to bounce back” once the coronavirus crisis is over, according to a leading councillor...
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Goldington Avenue Area Residents’ Association sows the seeds of community garden

A local residents' group has created a community garden to brighten up their area and encourage volunteers to get involved in its upkeep...
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Beales closing down sale

Beales in Bedford confirmed among 12 stores to close

It has been confirmed today that the Bedford branch of Beales will close within eight weeks, despite the joint administrators saying that they are still...
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Bedford means business as Town Deal Board meets to bid for £25m government funding

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Lib Dems announce their prospective parliamentary candidate for Bedford and Kempston

Bedford Liberal Democrats have announced Henry Vann, a local Councillor, campaigner and teacher, will be standing as their prospective parliamentary candidate for Bedford and...
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Town Centre consultation still needs more people to take part

Bedford Borough Council's Town Centre consultation has had over 900 respondents already but more people are being urged to take part so a true reflection of views across Bedford are...
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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...
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Independent shops: saviours of the high street…

The number of independent businesses in Bedford town centre is well above the national average (57% versus 35.9%), we have more indies that Cambridge...
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