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Too soon for detailed Universal train station plans says senior Borough Council officer

Detailed plans for a Universal Studios version of Wixams Station do not exist, a senior council officer has told councillors. After an update on the new train station during last night’s Environment...

Progress of Universal theme park could pause Wixams station development

A senior borough councillor officer said there could be a “hiatus” on the construction of Wixams station if a new design has to be drawn up for the Universal Studios theme park. Jon Shortland, chief officer – planning...

Wixams station on track to be completed in summer 2026

Wixams Station is “progressing on programme”, a senior Bedford Borough Councillor officer told a meeting. Jon Shortland, chief officer for planning, infrastructure and economic growth, gave a brief update on progress to last...

“Good progress” on the early days of new train station at Wixams

Good progress has been made on Wixams’ new train station, a meeting heard. Jon Shortland, chief officer for planning, infrastructure and economic growth, told the Overview and Scrutiny Committee that Network Rail...

Finally! Official contract for Wixams Station is signed

Bedford Borough Council has signed the official contract for Wixams Station, marking a significant milestone for the community and highly anticipated development. Wixams...

Wixams Station agreement due to be signed this week

Bedford Borough Council is due to sign an agreement with Network Rail this week to build Wixams Station, a senior council officer has said. Jon Shortland, chief officer for environment and...

NHS won’t get funding for 1,400 additional patients from Clapham development

The local NHS is to get over £330,000 less than it was hoping for from a new Clapham development because it couldn’t evidence why it wanted more money, a meeting heard...

Wixams retirement village not asked to contribute to local NHS

Bedford Borough Council planners have not sought a financial contribution for the “existing Wixams Surgery Practice” from a retirement village’s expansion, a meeting heard. The Planning Committee...

Council says it cannot take on unadopted land without lump-sum contribution from house builders

Bedford Borough Council is not in a position to take on the responsibility of unadopted land without new home developers making a contribution to future maintenance, a senior council officer has said...

Wixams railway station making “good progress”

“Good progress” has been made on Wixams Railway Station, a meeting has heard. Jon Shortland, chief officer for environment and chief officer for planning, infrastructure and economic growth...

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