Stewartby

New application made for demolition of brickworks in Stewartby

Stewartby developers have submitted an additional application to demolish former brickworks buildings to ensure their new homes plan remains on track...

New report predicts Universal theme park to generate £50bn for the UK plus thousands of local jobs

The Universal theme park and resort that is proposed to be built on the outskirts of Kempston could generate billions in economic benefit, says a report released today (26 June). And the benefits will be felt...

Closure of Stewartby school approved

Plans for the phased closure of Stewartby’s Broadmead Lower School have been approved. Bedford Borough Council’s portfolio holder for families, education and children’s services, councillor...

Too late to restore quarry say planning consultants

It’s now too late to enforce planning conditions to restore a Stewartby quarry, planning consultants have claimed. An application for a certificate of lawfulness has been sent to Bedford Borough...

Stewartby to play host to Powerboat British Championship finale this weekend

Green Lane in Stewartby will be the location for six new British Powerboat champions to be crowned this weekend as the British Championships comes to town...

Services to increase for Shortstown and Stewartby bus users

Funding from land developers has been made available to increase the frequency of bus routes for Shortstown and Stewartby. From mid-April, the 68 service will become more frequent...

Lib Dem candidate for Wixams and Wilstead Ward says she’ll do “what I can to help in any situation”

A Lib Dem candidate for the Wixams and Wilstead Ward said she risked a charge of mutiny to speak up for others. Linda Jack said she is “committed” to social justice and is always...

Construction on UK’s largest new film and TV studios could begin soon in Stewartby

Construction on the largest newbuild film and television campus in the UK could begin in Stewarby as soon as planning permission is granted. The scheme will see a former clay...

Marston Vale School site must be used for ‘educational purposes’ following proposed changes

Stewartby’s Marston Vale School site “must be used for educational purposes for the village of Stewartby” if it closes following proposed school changes, a meeting heard. A non-statutory...

Independent candidate says he’s “ready to fight” for Mid Bedfordshire in next general election

A Flitwick councillor said he is “ready to fight” for Mid Bedfordshire at the next general election, whenever the government is ready to call it. Gareth Mackey, an Independent councillor...

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