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Govt accused of ‘letting down’ Kempston after town overlooked for regeneration funding

Bedford Borough leaders and councillors have accused the government of letting down the residents of Kempston after the town missed out on 'levelling up' funding in...

Covid-19 situation in Bedford is at “quite a high level” but stable

The Covid-19 situation in Bedford is stable but at "quite a high level," said Vicky Head, Director of Public Health for Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes at...

Rapid increase in overall Covid cases across Borough

There has been a rapid increase in Bedford Borough’s overall Covid case rate over the last two weeks, a meeting heard. Ian Brown, chief officer for public health, told yesterday’s (30 September...

Bedford Borough Council staff ‘concerned and anxious’ over restructuring and returning to the workplace

Poor communication from the management is causing concerns and anxiety for Bedford Borough staff, a meeting heard. The Bedford Borough Council Employee Partnership...

East West Rail: Local political tensions rumble on

The Conservative group continue to want a re-consultation of route options between Bedford-St Neots/Tempsford, but the Lib Dems argue if such a move occurred, East West Rail would be delayed by years...

“Patient” developer gets go ahead for 390 new homes in Bromham

Planners have given the go-ahead for up to 390 new homes to be built on the outskirts of Bromham. A committee was told that the principle of developing the site, off Stagsden Road...

Restaurateur’s herb growing bid gives planners food for thought

A Thai restaurant owner who wanted to grow his own herbs and vegetables gave council planners food for thought. But the planning committee decided that the application to build hydroponic greenhouses on land...

Committee overrides massive village opposition to give permission to mother and baby unit

Councillors have overridden huge opposition in Sharnbrook to give the green light to a service for troubled new mums and their newborns. The planning committee was told that the occupiers of a converted...

Car rental firm allowed to take over waiting room at Elstow park and ride site

A waiting room intended to help users of Bedford’s park and ride to keep out of the elements while they wait to hop on a bus into town is set to be taken over by… a car rental company...

Flats for homeless people plan approved with acclaim

A plan to convert a former college building into supported flats for homeless people in Bedford has been greeted with acclaim by councillors. Rogers Court, on the corner of Kingsway and Cauldwell Street

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