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Central Bedfordshire children’s services get ‘Good’ rating but areas of concern remain

Children’s services in Central Bedfordshire have maintained a 'good' rating, despite three areas of concern, after an Ofsted inspection visited the local authority last month...

Central Bedfordshire Council pays out more than £3,000 for failing to deliver EHCP

Central Bedfordshire Council has paid a mother more than £3,000 and apologised, after failing to deliver some of her son’s education, health and care plan (EHCP) provision...

Application made for new HMO on Ashburnham Road

Converting a Bedford property to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) is an "appropriate opportunity" to bring a vacant building "back into viable use", an applicant has said. Bedford...

Progress made in plans for 500 new homes in Great Barford

Plans for up to 500 new homes in Great Barford have moved another step forward. An outline application with all matters reserved – except access – for the development of Millfield...

Central Bedfordshire jobs could be lost as council balances budget

More than 130 jobs could be lost at Central Bedfordshire Council in a bid to balance next year’s budget and reshape the local authority – although around a third are currently vacant...

Council to identify eligible Bedford properties to implement ‘Warm Homes Plan’

Bedford Borough Council said it welcomes the government’s "commitment to improving energy efficiency in homes across the UK". In its manifesto, the government committed...

Bedford Borough Council invites local community to share their views on budget proposals

Bedford Borough Council has invited residents and businesses to share their views on its 2025/26 budget proposals. It said its priorities span essential services, including planning...

East West Rail outline two schemes for Bedford’s property owners affected by plans

East West Rail (EWR) says there are two schemes for property owners who may be affected by its plans. The statutory blight provisions allow homeowners in the safeguarded area...

Setback for Wixams GP surgery as council say the government needs to help

Wixams residents have been told "sorry" but a GP surgery is not going to happen unless the government provides funding. That was the message from councillor Dean Crofts during...

A new detached home could be coming to Biddenham if planning is approved

A "modest dwelling" could be built on land in Biddenham, if planning is approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an application to build a single-storey detached home...

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