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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)...

Council to trial pavement EV charging gullies

Blocked access to electric vehicle charging gullies could lead to “fisticuffs at dawn”, a Bedford borough councillor has suggested. Last night’s Climate Change Committee (Monday, 17 March) heard that Bedford Borough Council is running...

Councillor raises concerns over fairness of national adult social care policy

A review of Bedford Borough Council’s adult social care charging policy raised concerns over fairness in means-testing and whether vulnerable residents are struggling to access financial...

Delay to council accounts due to “broken system” says councillor

The publication of Bedford Borough Council’s draft Statement of Accounts has been delayed because the system is “broken”, a meeting heard. The draft Statement of Accounts for 22/23 was due to be published...

A “bit of a wait” but everyone working to prevent ‘bed blocking’ says adult services director

There is sometimes "a bit of a wait" to safely discharge medically fit people who need additional support from Bedford Hospital – despite there being enough capacity in the borough. Committee chair, Cllr Roger Rigby...

Bedford bus station deep clean ‘wasn’t deep and wasn’t clean’ says Councillor

The Bedford Bus Station deep clean took place, but it wasn’t deep and it wasn’t clean, a senior councillor said, adding that this was “totally and utterly unsatisfactory”...

Coronavirus concerns over LFT end at Bedford Borough care homes

An end to free lateral flow tests is causing concern for families of care home residents – who fear it may impact visits. And a new Covid vaccine booster programme and grants...

Councillor stamps out rumours that excessive pigeon poo could cause bus station to close

Rumours that Bedford’s Bus Station could be closed due to excessive pigeon poo are false the council has said. Questions about the cleanlinesses of the Bus Station were asked at...

Bedford Borough Councillors asked not to increase allowances

Bedford Borough councillors are to be asked to keep their allowances at the same level for another year. As elected volunteers and not employed, councillors do not receive a salary. However...

Bedford Borough bus timetable changes and “misleading” information criticised

Changes in bus services are making it harder for Bedford borough residents to get to work on time – and misleading timetable information is making it worse. A report presented...

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