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Wixams GP delay and Maulden flood fears highlight need for planning overhaul, says MP

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has called on the Government to urgently reform the planning system to prevent what he described as “bad development” in...

Bedfordians face another weekend of travel disruption as engineering works continue

Bedfordians wanting to take a trip to the capital this weekend will continue to face disruption as improvements to the Midland Main Line advance into a third week. Work to the train line...

Monthly column: Back into the swing of things

As we enter 2025, I want to wish everybody a very happy new year and hope you all had a relaxing break with your family and friends. Parliament returned from Christmas recess...

Developers seek permission for Wixams expansion plans

Up to 375 new homes could be coming to Wixams, if plans for a development on “land at Bedford Road ” are approved. This follows a request for a screening opinion for the proposed site...

Setback for Wixams GP surgery as council say the government needs to help

Wixams residents have been told "sorry" but a GP surgery is not going to happen unless the government provides funding. That was the message from councillor Dean Crofts during...

Wixams station on track to be completed in summer 2026

Wixams Station is “progressing on programme”, a senior Bedford Borough Councillor officer told a meeting. Jon Shortland, chief officer for planning, infrastructure and economic growth, gave a brief update on progress to last...

Monthly column: Pulling out all the stops for a healthier future

We are working ceaselessly with our partners to get new GP surgeries built so residents across the Borough finally have access to the healthcare they need - and this isn’t all talk, as the old...

Wixams sports club left wondering if they’ll get new facilities

Wixams is “desperately in need” of new sporting facilities, but Bedford Borough Council has not been in touch with a club willing to manage them, a football club chairman has claimed. Wednesday’s Wixams Joint Development...

Proposed reduction of facilities at Wixams rejected by councillors

Proposed modifications to facilities in Wixams, such as sports hubs, community centres, and play areas, were rejected by councillors last night. The two reports presented to last night’s Wixams Joint Development Control...

Wixams parish council vote to find “alternative cost-free” process over complaints

Wixams Parish Council has voted to find an alternative cost-free conflict resolution process after an estimate to resolve the current complaints was put at £55,000. Bedford Borough Council said it has no legal powers to require the parish...

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