Cllr Roger Rigby

Housebuilder submits “long overdue” plans for 296 new homes on former Biddenham golf course

A local councillor has welcomed plans for nearly 300 new homes on the site of the former Ouse Valley Golf Club in Biddenham, nearly 15 years after the plan was first mooted. The 33.7-acre site...

Letters: Offer free car parking for the next three months to bring customers into Bedford

As Bedford reopens after this long COVID Lockdown we all need to support its many excellent businesses. A while ago you published a brilliant letter from Gemma of The Arc supporting the independent shops in Bedford...

Free parking bays created to support Bedford’s growing ‘click and collect’ economy

The introduction of 10 short-term parking bays designed to support Bedford's growing 'click and collect' economy have been welcomed by the town's retailers. The bays, at various locations...

Fusion ask taxpayers for “financial support” amid leisure centre fiasco

Bedford Borough Council say Fusion lifestyle has asked the taxpayer for "significant financial support" to help them reopen publicly owned leisure facilities across the borough. Fusion...

“It looks disgusting” anger as Oasis Swimming Pool continues to let Bedford down

Bedford's Oasis Swimming Pool has been branded "disgusting" after its outside has been allowed to deteriorate with little to no apparent evidence of repairs or maintenance. The operators Fusion...

‘Professional beggars’ must be moved on now, says Councillor

A Councillor has raised concerns over what he has called ‘professional begging’ in and around Bedford’s car parks and said it must be dealt with urgently.

Bedford Borough Council accused of downplaying roadwork misery

Bedford Borough Council has been accused of downplaying motorists' misery as it's revealed major roadworks will start on Britannia Road next month and last until spring next...

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