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Local Plan 2024: Conservative Mayor breaks promise
One month after being elected the Conservative Mayor of Bedford Borough has broken an election promise following the news that he will not be pausing the Local Plan 2040.
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Bedford Borough Council wins funding to improve walking and cycling routes
The government have announced that Bedford Borough Council has won funding for cycling and walking schemes to help promote healthy travel, reduce emissions and congestion. The successful bid was put…
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Great Big Green Week Events in Bedford Borough
The Great Big Green Week is the UK's biggest call for action on climate change, and will take place this year between 10 and 18 June 2023. Bedford Borough Council is proud to announce its…
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Community groups invited to #ColourTheBorough with tulip bulb giveaway
Bedford Borough Council is offering local community groups the chance to #ColourTheBorough as part of the annual tulip bulb giveaway.
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Government finally announces East West Rail route
After two years of delays and poor communication with residents, the government have finally made a decision on the East West Rail route. They have chosen route alignment 1 with an expansion to six…
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Bedford Borough Council Provides Exciting Half-Term Events for Families
There is a fantastic line-up of engaging and educational activities for families to enjoy during the upcoming half-term break from Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June. From interactive creative sessions…
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Climate change, rural areas, and housing on the list for deprioritisation by new Mayor as Lib Dems call for committees to be protected
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called on the Conservative Mayor to keep the Climate Change, Housing and Rural Affairs Committees of the Executive introduced by former Mayor Dave Hodgson. The…
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New outdoor gym opens on the Embankment
Outdoor gym equipment has now been installed as part of the Riverside for All project that was overseen by Councillor Henry Vann as the former Portfolio Holder for Town Centres and Planning. The…
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Do you have remarks on parks? Bedford Borough Council wants your views
Bedford Borough Council is currently conducting customer satisfaction surveys for two of its award winning parks, Bedford Park and Addison Howard Park.
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Anglian Water’s apology is far too late after years of sewage scandal
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called for Anglian Water to be overhauled, along with the rest of the water industry, following an overdue apology for sewage dumping. This comes following the…
