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Up to 40 homes approved in Biddenham despite objections over child safety

Bedford borough councillors approved plans for up to 40 homes in Biddenham despite concerns about the safety of walking routes. The planning committee (Monday, 27 April)...

Bus service review shows “inefficiencies” says Bedford’s deputy mayor

A review of Bedford borough’s rural bus services has shown inefficiencies, the deputy mayor has said. But when the routes become more efficient money will be available to...

Queen’s Park is a “bomb zone” say residents as they tell council they’re “fed up” with lack of support

Bedford Borough Council has been asked to prove that Queens Park gets its fair share of funding, with the area being described as a "bomb zone". During last night’s Full Council...

Council says vegetable oil fuel could cut their vehicle emissions by 90%

Bedford Borough Council is to trial the use of hydrated vegetable oil to help reduce vehicle emissions, the portfolio holder for environment, highways & transport has said. Cllr James Weir (Conservative...

Anger as ongoing A6 roadworks adding “an hour” to some journeys

The roadworks on the A6 Paula Radcliffe Way are adding an hour to some people’s journeys, a borough councillor has said. During the council’s Executive Meeting (22 November) cllr Doug...

Bedford Borough Council asks all communities to learn more about organ donation

Organ donation presents “a gift of life” but more needs to be done to increase the number of donors – especially from ethnic minority communities – borough councillors have been told...

Concerns of flooding in Turvey as river sluice gates still not working

A river bank failure saved Turvey properties from flooding after sluice gates failed to operate correctly. Bedford Borough Council’s flood team, councillors and Turvey residents met with...

Reduced Stagecoach timetable creating “issues” for elderly Bedfordians

The reduced timetable for the 41 bus service is causing issues for elderly Bedford borough residents seeking medical services, a councillor has said. Cllr James Weir (Conservative, Kempston Rural...

Stagsden solar farm plans approved despite concerns over loss of farmland

Plans for a large solar farm near Bedford have been approved, despite concerns over the loss of farmland. The developers said the 79.64ha development near Stagsden will have a maximum...

Mayor asked to ‘rein in’ deputy mayor after “patronising” behaviour

Bedford’s mayor has been asked if he will be telling his deputy not to be so “patronising” when answering questions from councillors After yesterday’s full council meeting ended...

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