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Local MP disappointed Universal plans not mentioned at Government’s International Investment Summit

North Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller has written to the chancellor to express disappointment that an update about the plans for a Universal Studios theme park near Bedford was not announced...

Monthly column: Another fabulous few months

These last few months have been filled with achievements that not only help serve the community but put Bedford Borough on track to be a better place to live, work and raise a family. So, what has...

“Good progress” on the early days of new train station at Wixams

Good progress has been made on Wixams’ new train station, a meeting heard. Jon Shortland, chief officer for planning, infrastructure and economic growth, told the Overview and Scrutiny Committee that Network Rail...

Universal Studios plans enter “period of quiet” as government negotiations continue

The plans for a Universal Studios resort and theme park near Bedford have entered a "period of quiet" as the company negotiates with the government, but so far there are "no red flags" to prevent Bedford Borough Council...

Government confirms Universal theme park investment is being treated as a priority

The Government has said they are treating a potential Universal theme park in Bedford Borough and the investment it will bring to the UK as a priority. In a letter to Bedford & Kempston...

Universal “surprise” at new Government but things are still “going very positively”

A senior officer at Bedford Borough Council has said that the general election and forming of a new Government has taken Universal Destinations and Experiences, who are working on plans for...

Local council leaders unite and tell Prime Minister “we strongly support” Universal UK theme park plans

The CEOs and political leaders of six local authorities, including Bedford Borough Council, have united to tell Prime Minister Keir Starmer they are in full support of a Universal theme park...

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...

Universal says 92% of people gave positive feedback to UK theme park plans

Universal Destinations and Experiences have said that they met with thousands of people and had 6,000 responses to their survey asking local people about their plans, with 92% in support...

What education opportunities could Universal Studios bring to Bedford?

In late 2023 Comcast, bought a 480-acre plot of land just south of Bedford, announcing they're exploring plans to build a new Universal Studios park in the UK, to add to their numerous...

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