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Wixams Station Artist Impression. Image: Bedford Borough Council

“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...
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Wixams council face bill of tens of thousands over councillor complaints

An investigation into Wixams Parish Council could cost £55,000 due to the volume of complaints made. A parish council spokesman said the majority of complaints have been "raised by or against one councillor"...
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Domino’s Pizza resubmit plans to take over Wixams restaurant

Plans to change the use of a Wixams restaurant to a Domino’s pizza takeaway have been resubmitted. The applicant said no changes have been made to the original application to...
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Approximate location of the proposed Wixams development. Image: Screenshot Google My Maps Map data (C)2024 Imagery (C)2024 Maxar Technologies via LDRS.

Council looking at plans to expand Wixams

Building of the long overdue railway station has barely started but Wixams could expand by another 430 homes if plans for a development 'adjacent to the southern permitted extent'...
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Application made to create more sports, recreation, play and ‘teen provision’ for Wixams

An application to amend a Wixams developer contribution agreement has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The proposed changes to the Section 106 (s106) agreement...
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Screenshot Planning Committee 15 July 2024. Image: Bedford Borough Council via LDRS

Councillors “minded to approve” Wixams home-based hair salon

A Wixams home-based hair salon moved a step forward to obtaining planning permission after councillors said they are “minded to approve”. Last night (Monday, 12 August) Bedford Borough...
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Jon Shortland,Chief Officer for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Growth at Bedford Borough Council, signs Wixams railway station paperwork. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Finally! Official contract for Wixams Station is signed

Bedford Borough Council has signed the official contract for Wixams Station, marking a significant milestone for the community and highly anticipated development. Wixams...
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A similar station to this is proposed at Wixams. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Wixams Station agreement due to be signed this week

Bedford Borough Council is due to sign an agreement with Network Rail this week to build Wixams Station, a senior council officer has said. Jon Shortland, chief officer for environment and...
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Decision if home-based salon in Wixams can stay is deferred

A decision to decide a retrospective planning application for a Wixams home-based hair salon has been deferred by borough councillors. And the chair of Bedford Borough...
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A similar station to this is proposed at Wixams. Image: Bedford Borough Council

We’re being “done over” – Wixams Station cost increase again

The cost of Wixams Station has increased by £3.6 million since the last update – just three weeks ago. Bedford Borough Council’s Executive was told on June 19 that the cost had increased...
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