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Deadline approaching for Bedford residents to apply for free energy-saving upgrades

Time is running out for Bedfordians to save money with their energy bills with the deadline for the second phase of the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) approaching on 30th September...

500 new homes plus 3G sports pitch approved for Clapham site

Plans to build 500 new homes north of Bedford have been approved following an agreement on the location and funding of a sports pitch. In March, Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee deferred...

New houses and bungalow planned for Turvey

Commercial buildings in Turvey could be replaced by new homes if plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council are approved. The applicant said the buildings at Bamfords Yard have...

Application submitted for 204 homes on former DVSA site in Harrowden

Bedford Borough Council has received an outline planning application for up to 204 new homes on the former DVSA Site in Harrowden. The applicants said this site forms part of “a larger...

Passion to make a difference: join Bedford Borough Council’s Housing Team

If you're looking for a new job opportunity, have you considered Bedford Borough Council's housing team? Anna Robbani, Housing Transformation Project Lead, told the Bedford Independent about...

“Huge risk” if Local Plan 2040 is paused, says mayor

Pausing the Local Plan 2040’s progress at the moment would be a “huge risk” to Bedford borough residents, the mayor has said after seeking legal advice. During his campaign, mayor Tom Wootton...

Plans submitted to convert Poets area care home into 13 affordable homes

Thirteen affordable homes could become available in Bedford’s Poets if plans to convert a care home for older people are approved... An application to change the use of...

Multiple occupation scheme extended as it’s the “best for tenants”

Bedford Borough Council has extended its Additional Houses in Multiple Occupation Licensing Scheme with an option that is the “best for tenants”. The council’s executive committee heard...

Almost 500 children currently in temporary accommodation in Bedford Borough

There are nearly 500 children in temporary accommodation including eight staying in hotels, a senior Bedford Borough Council officer has said. The council’s chief officer...

Final consultation on 23,000 homes across Bedford Borough launched

Bedford Borough Council has launched its Local Plan 2040 for the next and final stage of the borough-wide consultation which includes building around 23,000 new homes. Local Plan 2040...

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