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Bedford Borough Council launches boundary and councillor reviews for Kempston and Shortstown

Bedford Borough Council has launched two Community Governance Reviews affecting Kempston and Shortstown, giving local people the opportunity to give feedback on...
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A member of staff speaks with an attendee of the Bedford EWR over a table full of plans and maps at the non statutory consultation event at King’s House on Ampthill Road on Friday, 23 May. Image: EWR Co.

East West Rail consultation attendance falls 39% from previous round

Just 281 people attended East West Rail’s Bedford consultation event as overall attendance fell from 5,206 to 3,189 compared with the previous consultation. The Bedford event was...
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Local people at a recent EWR consultation event. Image: EWR Co

More than 1,000 responses submitted as East West Rail consultation reaches halfway stage

East West Rail says more than 1,000 feedback forms have been submitted during its latest consultation, as debate continues over the project’s impact on Bedford...
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Workers wearing hi-vis jackets working on a rail line as part of the EWR project Image: EWR Co

Council invites Bedfordians to have their say on East West Rail plans

Bedford Borough Council is inviting residents to a community engagement session on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, to discuss updated East West Rail plans, including concerns over...
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Bedford Ian writes…

21 November 2025: Toned down taco, Consultation? What consultation?, and Water memory. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
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Bedford Borough Council opens second phase of 2026/27 budget consultation

Bedford Borough Council has opened phase two of its 2026/27 budget consultation as it tackles a £32m shortfall. Residents, businesses and partners are urged to share their views by...
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Bedford Borough Council’s executive accused of treating public consultations “with contempt”

Bedford Borough Council’s administration has been accused of treating public consultations “with contempt”. The claim was made during Wednesday night’s Executive (19 November) following...
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Public notices must move with the times: Bedford Independent’s response to proposed licensing changes

Bedford Independent responds to proposed licensing changes, urging reform so councils and businesses can cut costs and reach more people by publishing online...
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Bedford Borough Council launches consultation on future waste and recycling strategy

Bedford Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its new Resources Waste Strategy, inviting residents to share views on the future of waste and recycling before...
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Crowds at McFly at Bedford Summer Sessions. Image Rebecca Goacher

Bedford Ian writes…

24 October 2025: Positivity please, Homecoming King, Ticking boxes, Political pivot and Zero problem. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
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