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Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard says he believes police reform is "long overdue"

Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner says reform is “long overdue”

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Universal theme park will have its own wastewater treatment plant

Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton, at a previous wreath laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday

Bedford gets ready to mark Remembrance Day

The current GP surgery in Great Barford. Image: Google Maps.

Plans approved for new GP surgery on former school site in Great Barford

Borough Hall, Bedford Image LDRS

Riseley farm planning dispute heads to another appeal

Bonfire Night. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Trading Standards increase inspections as Bonfire Night approaches

The former Goldington Road Surgery in Bedford (Google Maps)

Another application submitted to turn former beleaguered GP surgery into flats

Proposed Wixams development (approximation only to give a rough indication of the site's location)

Have your say: Company appeals council's refusal of 375 homes in Wixams

The proposed location for the 179-housing development in Bromham

Company appeals council's refusal of 179 homes on Bromham farmland

Site of the former 111 Warwick Avenue, Bedford

Application goes into council to build nine-block dwelling

Just some of the items incorrectly dumped in the orange-lidded bins (Pictures: Bedford Borough Council)

Bedford residents kick off after council gives wheelie bin advice
Some residents seem to have taken umbrage online after the council pointed out items incorrectly placed in orange-lidded recycling bins.
Clare Turner

Applications for secondary school places can be made online

Don’t miss deadline for applying for 2027 secondary school places

The Christmas Market will take place at Harpur Square and the Harpur Suite on the first weekend in December

Christmas countdown is on with festive family fun across Bedford Borough

Chancellor John Healey leaves 11 Downing Street to present the Autumn Budget to Parliament on October 28. Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Bedfordshire MPs respond to the new budget by Labour Chancellor

Proposal for up to 330 new homes at Salph End (Screenshot Google Maps)

Controversial plans for over 300 homes near Renhold approved

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Deadlock on devolution deal as deadline passes with councils still at odds

The site of the former Milwaukee's nightclub in Souldrop (Google Maps)

Plans for former Milwaukees nightclub resubmitted to council again

Bedford Borough Council and, inset, a file picture of a teddy bear café (Pictures: IMG/Pixabay)

Video shows moment council investigates teddy bear café following complaint

Bedford Borough Hall and inset, mayor Tom Wootton

Councillors challenge mayor over devolution plans

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Devolution deadline day - but agreement still uncertain

Cllr Mark Arnull (right) Leader of West Northamptonshire Council at the England’s Economic Heartland meeting with (from left) Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Beds Council, Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council and Cllr Tom Wootton, Leader of Bedford Borough Council.

Devolution plan for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes raises questions

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Councils urged to work together as devolution deadline looms

An artist's impression of the new teaching block to be built at Holywell School

Go ahead for nearly 700 extra school places in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine

Mowing grass with a petrol lawn mower in spring. container with the mown grass to it in the compost

Garden waste collections to stop for winter across Central Bedfordshire

School classroom

Consultation over plans to cut reception class places at Silsoe school

Approximate location for the proposed development (Screenshot: Google Maps)

Petition calls for villagers' "voices to be heard" over 570 houses

Top left, Bedford & Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin and below, Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton

Bedford MP demands answers from mayor over taxi licence delays

File photo of the inside of a bus

Date set for meeting to probe 'recurring crisis' of school transport chaos
The date has been set for an extraordinary scrutiny meeting to probe into the "recurring crisis" of home to school transport for children with special needs.
Euan Duncan, Local Democracy Reporter

Mohammad Yasin, MP for Bedford & Kempston

Stronger leadership call following 'serious failings' at Bedford Borough Council

More than 185 children took part in the Bedford Junior Aquathlon last weekend (October 11)

Celebrating 20 years of popular Bedford Junior Aquathlon

Borough Hall Bedford

Bedford Borough Council under fire over finances, governance and leadership

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has come under fire over new planning rules

Labour accused of hypocrisy over new planning rules

The Harpur Suite, in Harpur Square (Picture: Patricia Payne/Historic England Archive)

New forum will build on opportunities to help shape the future of Bedfordshire

There will also be a greater focus on opportunities for young people leaving care, including access to employment, apprenticeships and work experience. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Review says children in care feel ‘safe and supported’ in Central Bedfordshire

File picture: Drazen Zigic

Padel courts at Bedford Town FC among latest public notices

File image of a boy playing padel

Padel courts for village unanimously approved by councillors

Bedford High Street

Have your say: What new facilities do you think Bedford should have?

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters, Chicksands.

Ombudsman makes 29th ruling over special needs failings against council

The former site of Clinton Cards (Picture: Kirkby Diamond)

Contentious 24/7 adult gaming centre in town centre is refused

Padel, a cross between tennis and squash, is rapidly growing in popularity (generic photo: Adobe Stock)

Padel players call on Bedford council to back new courts recommended for refusal

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters. Image: Euan Duncan.

Plan to expand gypsy and traveller sites 'will still leave shortfall'

A pothole on London Road. Image: Iconic Media Group.

£30m plea to government to fix Central Bedfordshire's worst roads

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Fears of 'vigilante action' if anti-social behaviour not tackled in Central Beds

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters. Image: Euan Duncan.

Council's high needs deficit slashed by 90% thanks to SEND reform plan

Bedfordshire councils are starting work on a new Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan.

Residents to help shape new plan for Bedfordshire’s building materials and waste
Bedfordshire residents are being asked to share their views on a new building materials and waste plan.
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An artist's impression of the proposed new station car park ( south view) in Ashburham Road, Bedford

Bedford councillors hit out at ‘unreliable’ train station car parking plans

Central Bedfordshire Council chambers. Image: Euan Duncan.

Planning decisions could be 'significantly disrupted'

New legislation around workplace waste separation is coming into force.

Bedford Borough businesses urged to prepare for new recycling requirements

Image shows Bedfordshire Councils' personal injury claims infographic

Councils in Bedfordshire spent almost £900k on injury claims in three years

Residents are asked not to drop off fridges or freezers at recycling centres

Backlog causes temporary pause of fridge recycling across Bedfordshire

An artist's impression of the proposed new station car park ( south view) in Ashburham Road, Bedford

East West Rail reveals new car parking plans for Bedford station

Planning applications. Photo: Adobe Stock

Fears of 'more housing and less infrastructure' under new planning rules

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Concerns Central Beds health centre plans taking shape 'behind closed doors'

Cllr Nicola Gribble has teamed up with EV provider Connected Kerb on a new video

900-plus new EV charge points to encourage Bedford drivers to go greener

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Housing plan branded as ‘failing Bromham residents’ approved by just one vote

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