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Great Barford one step closer to new GP surgery but other health projects stall

After years of campaigning by residents and councillors, a new purpose-built GP surgery in Great Barford has cleared a major hurdle – but questions remain about stalled progress on similar...

New policy sees “products linked to poor health” banned from council spaces

Bedford Borough Council has adopted a new policy to ban advertising and sponsorship deals that promote products linked to poor health outcomes - such as junk food, alcohol, gambling...

Local Labour councillor criticises administration for “lack of urgency” over health projects in Kempston

A Labour councillor has criticised Bedford Borough Council’s administration for what she described as a lack of urgency in progressing vital healthcare projects — particularly in Kempston...

Setback for Wixams GP surgery as council say the government needs to help

Wixams residents have been told "sorry" but a GP surgery is not going to happen unless the government provides funding. That was the message from councillor Dean Crofts during...

Councillors demand answers on closure of Bedford 999 call centre

Borough councillors have called on the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) to confirm that it is “actively seeking” a new base in the borough after potential plans...

Councillor and Mayor clash over building of GP surgeries in Bedford Borough

The Mayor of Bedford and the leader of the Lib Dems have clashed over the progress in building GP surgeries in the borough. Councillor Henry Vann (Lib Dems, De Parys) told the mayor...

Councillors “minded to approve” Wixams home-based hair salon

A Wixams home-based hair salon moved a step forward to obtaining planning permission after councillors said they are “minded to approve”. Last night (Monday, 12 August) Bedford Borough...

Summer vaccination clinics in Bedford Borough

Children whose vaccinations are not up to date can attend any one of a series of clinics over the summer. Venues across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes are hosting the catch-up...

Hope for improvements for North Bedford GP patients as De Parys Group moves

A boost to come for GP patients in north Bedford, as they will be able to enjoy the new improved facilities, when The De Parys Avenue Surgery, moves to the renovated Enhanced Service Centre in Kimbolton Road...

NHS won’t get funding for 1,400 additional patients from Clapham development

The local NHS is to get over £330,000 less than it was hoping for from a new Clapham development because it couldn’t evidence why it wanted more money, a meeting heard...

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