Wixams

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...

“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...

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"...

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...

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'...

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...

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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