28 August 2026

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Cllr Nicola Gribble

Letters: EWR constructional impact map release – “it is time to pause this ridiculous proposal”

The Route E constructional impact maps have now been released from East West Rail Co through the Freedom of Information process. The drawings provide previously withheld...

Leaves covering drains a ‘drain’ on council resources

Bedford Borough Council is “wasting resources” by visiting blocked drains that only have leaves over the grate, a meeting heard. ain Booth, highways service manager, told last week's...

Mental health service for Bedford children waiting times causing stress

Waiting lists for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is stressful for those in need, their parents/guardians, and the clinicians, a meeting heard. A joint meeting with Bedford...

Mayor says Bedford Borough communities are fighting EWR “tooth and nail” but isn’t able to say how

Bedford’s mayor has told a government select committee that local communities are "raising precepts", fundraising "and having whip rounds" to fight East West Rail "tooth and nail".. However, when questioned by the Bedford Independent, he was unable to give specific examples.