First Step to end unfair additional charges for Great Denham and Kempston West Wednesday, 15 May, 2024 Residents in Great Denham and Kempston West have finally been heard as both Ward Cllrs, who have lobbied for years to have this additional charge removed, are called as witnesses to an Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee. The committee was convened called for by Liberal Democrat Cllrs to challenge the decision. The five Liberal Democrat Cllrs who called in the Executive decision signed by... Local News
Monthly Column: Be ambitious for our Town 17th February 2023 Bedford town centre has been through some tough times in recent years. The incessant rise of online shopping, resulting in the disappearance of many well-known... Opinions
Mayor forces through flawed Local Plan despite public objections 13th February 2023 After months of heated debate and consultation, Bedford Borough’s Local Plan 2040 received nearly 1500 responses from interested parties and residents. Despite... Local News
Bedford Borough Families continue to receive support during Half Term Break 10th February 2023 For the February half term break, thousands of families who are entitled to income related free school meals will obtain supermarket vouchers funded through the... Local News
Bedford Borough Council marks one year since the invasion of Ukraine with vigil 9th February 2023 Bedford Borough Council is holding a vigil on Friday 24th February 2023 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The event will take... Local News
The Conservatives approach to Dark Skies and Safer Streets 6th February 2023 If you take a moment to look around you will begin to notice a world awash with an artificial glare. Animals and people constantly bathed in the harsh synthetic... Articles
Mayor Stings Borough Residents Again With Council Tax Hike 3rd February 2023 Calls for Council Tax freeze rejected, as Mayor accused of overestimating inflationary costs At Bedford Borough’s Full Council meeting on 1st February... Local News
£2 bus fare cap puts pounds back is resident’s pockets 4th January 2023 Government is providing up to £60 million to help bus operators to cap single adult fares at £2 per journey. Residents across Bedford Borough are set to benefit... Local News
Government Boosts Bedford Borough tree planting with over £334,000 of funding 20th December 2022 To quote Sir David Attenborough, “ The truth is: the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air... Local News
Governments Funds used on upcoming Health, Science and Digital Skills Centre at Bedford College 19th December 2022 Bedford Council is benefiting from £22.6m from the Governments £3.6 billion Town Fund which is aimed at supporting areas like Bedford Borough to “level up”. The... Local News
CPC23 Address from Penny Mordaunt 4th October 2023 Find out what Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Suella Braverman 3rd October 2023 Find out what Home Secretary Suella Braverman said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Alex Chalk 3rd October 2023 Find out what Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michael Gove 3rd October 2023 Find out what Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michelle Donelan 3rd October 2023 Find out what Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Steve Barclay 3rd October 2023 Find out what Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said at CPC23 here. National News