28 August 2026

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‘Utterly absurd’ that remote meetings no longer permitted say councillors

After more than a year, face to face meetings of Bedford borough’s councillors are set to begin again next week. As of 7 May, remote meetings are no longer permitted, and councillors right across the political spectrum have...

Concerns raised over plans to house 200 asylum seekers at Yarl’s Wood

MPs, Bedford’s Mayor, local councillors and community groups have raised concerns over plans to house asylum seekers at Yarl’s Wood, north of Bedford. Up to 200 men could...

Opinion: Borough Councillors – Just let them entertain us

It seems like all Bedfordians everywhere were astounded, when they learnt that Bedford Park Concerts was at risk due to an objection by the Borough Council's Environmental Health Officers...

Up to a dozen covid cases linked to one household cluster as infection grows in Bedford

Up to 12 recent cases of covid-19 in Bedford appear to be linked to one extended family, a meeting heard yesterday (Thursday)...

Dinosaurs are about to go extinct – again, as Bedford Brough Council approves ban on paper

Self-identified dinosaurs and Luddites at Bedford Borough Council are threatening a “rebellion” if paper is banned at meetings...