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Bedford Labour Group announces new leader

The former deputy leader of the Bedford Labour Group, Cllr Carl Meader, has taken over the leadership of the 14 Labour councillors at Bedford Borough Council...

Labour councillor seeking re-election says keeping in contact with local people is the “most important part of the job”.

A Labour councillor seeking re-election in May said living in her ward means she can keep in regular contact with local people, which is the “most important part of the job”...

Planning approval granted to eight hectare solar farm in Clapham

A planning application for an eight hectares solar farm in Clapham has been approved by councillors. The planning application for the site on land north of College Farm...

Rope Walk Starbucks approved despite councillors’ objections

Plans for a Starbucks drive-thru in Bedford have been approved despite councillors’ objections. And despite acknowledging that none of the committee members were...

Labour group shrugs off claims of party division by Conservatives as “laughable”

Planning permission granted for new special educational needs school in Kempston

A new 200-place special educational needs school is to be built in Kempston after planning permission was granted this week. The school will be built on land at the town’s...

Solar Together scheme has ‘exceeded expections’

The Solar Together Bedfordshire scheme has “exceeded expectations” in Bedford borough, with nearly four times the expected installations planned. The Bedfordshire...

Green light given to Muslim faith cemetery in Box End, Kempston

A cemetery for the Muslim faith is set to be built in Kempston after Bedford Borough Council gave the plans the green light. The council’s planning committee voted in favour of...

Council to ask Bedfordians if they think taxi fares should increase

Should taxi fares be increased to help drivers cope with the cost of living crisis? This is the question Bedford borough residents are set to be asked after Bedford’s Hackney Carriage Association (BHCA)...

February half-term to move back a week after being ‘out of kilter’ with neighbouring authorities

The proposed school term dates for the 2023 academic year have been agreed by Bedford Borough Council, including beginning the February half-term holiday a week later...

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