28 August 2026

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Changes to government calculations mean additional 12,000 new houses in Bedford Borough

Bedford borough will have to find sites for an additional 12,000 new homes following changes to government calculations, a meeting heard. Bedford mayor, Dave Hodgson told the...

View from the villages: Now is the time to have your say before planning policies are finalised

Once again planning is on the agenda, not that it never really goes off it nationally or within Bedford Borough. Locally there are three current consultations that will be of interest: the local...

Bedfordians urged to make voices heard on Borough’s future

Bedfordians are being urged to take part in the current phase of the Borough's Local Plan consultation which closes in two weeks. Local Plans set out where growth and development...

Have your say on the future of Bedford Borough in the Local Plan 2040 consultation

Bedford Borough Council wants to hear from residents as the next phase of the Local Plan 2040 consultation begins. Local Plans set out where growth and development will take place - everything from...

New settlements on drawing board as council is set target of 12,500 new homes

Two new settlements with thousands of homes each are on the drawing board as the Government tells Bedford Borough Council that it needs to find space for an extra 12,500 homes...