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Sian Woodfine

Bromham village sign with the Swan pub in the background.

“Bromham has done its duty”: Council’s planning committee refuses housing development

Plans for up to 179 new homes on Bromham farmland north of Northampton Road have been refused by Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee. This followed strong...
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Bromham Mill Entrance in 2021 Screenshot Google Streetview (C)2024 Google Image Capture October 2021. Image: LDRS

New Bromham Mill plans approved despite concerns over heritage, parking and wildlife

New plans to redevelop Bromham Mill have been approved by Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee, despite objections from residents who warned of harm to heritage, parking...
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To show the "strength of support" for those opposing the parish council's plans to develop Bromham Mill a silent protest was held outside Bromham Parish Council on Tuesday, 2 July. Image: LDRS

Silent protest as Bromham Parish Council accused of ‘ignoring’ residents’ concerns over Mill plans

Bromham Parish Council said it hasn’t refused to meet a residents’ group, it just hasn’t had the time to respond to a request for an alternative date. The Bromham Residents Group (BRG)...
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Bromham Mill Entrance in 2021 Screenshot Google Streetview (C)2024 Google Image Capture October 2021. Image: LDRS

Packed parish council meeting hears residents’ concerns over Bromham Mill regeneration plans

Concerned residents packed a council meeting as plans to regenerate Bromham Mill were discussed. But in a move to reassure them, a councillor said the parish council “isn’t as stupid”...
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