Licensing Committee

Councillors approve Bedford gaming centre after finding concerns were ‘real and credible’

A Bedford Borough Council licensing panel approved a new 24-hour gaming centre in Silver Street despite describing concerns about crime, disorder and vulnerable people as “real and credible”...

Public safety concerns over Midland Road supermarket’s late night alcohol licence

A new Bedford supermarket has applied for permission to sell alcohol and hot food late into the night, prompting objections from police and local councillors over public safety concerns...

Alcohol sales at proposed Goldington Road supermarket debated until closing time

A proposal for a new convenience supermarket in Bedford to sell alcohol until 11pm was debated by councillors, despite no objections from police or other responsible authorities...

High Street off-licence applies to extend weekend alcohol sales to 4am

A Bedford town centre off-licence has applied to extend its alcohol sales hours to 4am at weekends to keep the business viable – despite objections from a local resident about potential...

Council report highlights multiple cases of disciplinary action against Bedford’s taxi and private hire drivers

Bedford Borough Council has taken disciplinary action against multiple taxi and private hire drivers following safety complaints, traffic offences, and failures to meet licensing standards...

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