Cllr Jim Weir tagged articles - Bedford Independent

Council faces accusations they’re getting too “cosy” with developers

“Cosy chats” between Bedford Borough Council and developers are why the affordable housing targets are not met, a campaigner has claimed. The claim was made as the council’s Planning...

Two new accessible Changing Places toilets open in Bedford

New accessible Changing Places toilets have been officially opened in Russell Park and at the Higgins Bedford to cater to the needs of severely disabled visitors. In Russell Park, the modular unit is...

44 bus service extended to cover Elstow Park and Ride, Flitwick and Ampthill

From next week, (26 February) the Grant Palmer 44 bus service will be extended to pick up users of the Elstow Park and Ride site, as well as taking Bedfordians on to Flitwick and Ampthill. This expansion comes...

Russell Park mini golf course ‘putts’ local history in the spotlight

Bedford Borough Council has announced work to enhance the mini golf course in Russell Park, meaning it will be more accessible to families throughout the year. In association with the owners of the...

Two further arrests in Bedford town centre shoplifting crackdown

Two men have been arrested after a series of break-ins at high street shops and restaurants as Bedfordshire Police continues to take a stand against shoplifting. The arrests are the latest results...

Additional £370k tennis funding, but Borough will have fewer free courts

The Council has this week reiterated its funding for tennis courts throughout parks in the Borough, but there is criticism that there will be fewer courts available and 'cost to play' has yet to be announced...

Free town centre parking could impact rural bus services, says councillor

Bedford’s four-hour free parking trial could have taken people off the buses – but the £2 fare cap has seen an increase in passengers, a meeting heard. A report presented to Thursday’s Environment...

Have your say on local bus services as part of council’s public transport consultation

Following recent criticism of discontinued, infrequent, late or non-existent bus services in the Borough, now is the time for residents to make their feelings about public transport known...

As temperatures drop, council gritters are ready for action

As temperatures drop, Bedford Borough's winter maintenance schedule is in full swing, with over 3,000 tonnes of salt stockpiled for use by the council's gritting crews. To make sure the gritters are...

Paula Radcliffe Way to reopen to traffic this week

A dual carriageway in Bedford that has been undergoing extensive road works since February 2023, is expected to be fully reopened to traffic this Friday (15 December). The 11-month Paula Radcliffe Way...

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