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Bedford Borough Council’s executive accused of treating public consultations “with contempt”

Bedford Borough Council’s administration has been accused of treating public consultations “with contempt”. The claim was made during Wednesday night’s Executive (19 November) following...

LTA President visits Bedford to celebrate tennis success at Riverside and Club Towers

Bedfordshire Tennis welcomed President of the Lawn Tennis Association, Sandi Procter to local clubs in Bedford in the past week to celebrate the county's end of season awards and to celebrate...

East West Rail plan promises new Bedford station, hospital hub and Universal-ready line as leaders warn ‘big questions remain’

East West Rail has published a 277 page update including plans for a rebuilt Bedford station, a new Bedford St Johns next to the hospital, and major changes to the Marston Vale Line. Local leaders say...

Bedford Ian writes…

14 November 2025: Duck to the future, Commissioner chaos, Vintage embarrassment, and Harrold hero. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...

East West Rail under renewed pressure as Bedfordians and leaders demand answers

Bedford Borough Council, campaigners and residents raise new concerns over East West Rail plans, while EWR says it has “heard the concerns” and vows continued engagement...

Scrapping PCCs raises concerns over Bedfordshire’s policing oversight

Bedfordshire leaders respond to plans to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners in 2028, raising concerns over how policing oversight will work across three local authorities...

Christmas lights, live music and festive markets to fill Bedford town centre and beyond this winter

Bedford Borough Council has announced a packed programme of festive family events, starting with the Christmas Light Switch-On in Harpur Square on Saturday 22 November and continuing...

Monthly column: Leading Bedford Borough Council through financial challenge – a call to action

Across the country, councils are facing unprecedented financial pressures and Bedford Borough is no exception. The cost of delivering essential services like adult social care, children’s...

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour as new PSPO agreed for Bedford town centre

A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has been agreed to help tackle persistent anti-social behaviour in Bedford and encourage more visitors into the town centre...

New Greek café adds Mediterranean flavour to Bedford’s Castle Road

A new Greek café has opened on Castle Road, bringing authentic Cretan food, desserts, and coffee to Bedford. Cozy Greek Coffee Shop, Deli & Desserts is open seven days a week...