Cllr Mohammed Masud

Council unanimously opposes East West Rail’s car park relocation plans

Bedford Borough Council has unanimously supported a motion by local councillors to oppose the relocation of a multi-storey car park at Bedford station as part of the East West Rail project...

New year could see new Queens Bridge but no temporary crossing in the meantime

A replacement for the Queens Bridge could be underway in the New Year, a senior borough councillor has confirmed, but temporary bridging has been ruled out on safety...

Committee concerns over proposed cuts to services despite highest Council Tax rise

A Bedford Borough Council committee has expressed its concerns over the administration’s proposed budget. The Budget and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee voted...

Planning permission granted for 24 new homes in Turvey

A planning application for new homes in Turvey was approved by Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee, despite officers identifying a “lot of negatives” with the proposed development...

Blue badge and council tax fraud among biggest drains on public finances

Council tax fraud and blue-badge misuse are among the serious issues recognised by Bedford Borough Council as a drain on public funds. A report to Bedford Borough Council’s...

New signage welcomes residents and visitors to Queen’s Park

Bedford and Kempston MP and former Queen's Park councillor, Mohammad Yasin, has welcomed new signage in the area, saying that Queen's Park is finally getting the recognition it deserves...

Camera installed by Queen’s Park councillors as deterrent to anti-social behaviour

The safety of school children in Queens Park has been enhanced by the installation of a CCTV camera by two schools. Queens Park councillors...

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