Kempston Hardwick tagged articles

Locals challenge timing of Bedford traveller site planning consultation

Frustrations have been voiced over a public consultation period for a proposed gypsy and traveller site in Bedford coinciding with the peak summer holiday season. An application has been submitted...

Bedford Borough Council plans tourism strategy to capitalise on Universal’s £50bn economic impact

A tourism strategy is being developed to make the most of the Universal UK theme park’s “once-in-a-generation investment” to transform the borough. It’s part of a local visitor...

Ampthill Road closed for a week as Bedford train collision recovery continues

A section of Ampthill Road near the Bedford train collision site will remain closed until at least 28 June as recovery, repair and investigation work continues. Bedford Borough Council...

Bedford mayor approves study into new 30-pitch Gypsy and Traveller site

Bedford Borough Council has approved a feasibility study into a potential new 30-pitch Gypsy and Traveller site, citing an identified need for additional pitches across the borough...

Breaking news: Green light given for Bedford Universal Studios theme park

The government has granted planning permission for a major Universal Entertainment Resort Complex at Kempston Hardwick in Bedford, with new theme parks, hotels and transport...

Universal Studios lays out its plans amid expectations of “55,000 visitors per peak day”

Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has laid out plans for its new Entertainment Resort Complex near Bedford, promising a "destination" Theme Park designed to offer "world-class storytelling"...

Universal’s Bedford theme park moves closer as planning request goes to government

Universal Destinations & Experiences has submitted a formal request to the UK government for permission to build its proposed theme park and resort in Bedford, requesting approval...

Breaking news: Universal Studios UK gets green light for £50bn Bedford theme park opening 2031

A new Universal Studios theme park and resort is set to be built at Kempston Hardwick, Bedford, after the government officially confirmed a multi-billion-pound deal with Universal...

“No update” on Universal project despite growth speech speculation

Bedfordians were disappointed today (Wednesday) after Chancellor Rachel Reeves failed to give an update on negotiations between the Government and Universal Parks & Destinations...

Mid Bedfordshire MP calls for “turbo charge” of local economy through Universal Studios

Blake Stephenson, the Conservative MP for Mid Bedfordshire has told the Government they should do everything it can to secure a new Universal Studios theme park just outside of Bedford...

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