John Guinn Local Democracy Reporter
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Local Democracy Reporter with JPI Media covering Bedford Borough.

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525 Articles
5 months ago
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Row breaks out between Bedford’s political parties over vote on mayor’s “ambitious vision”

A vote on the Conservative Group's "wish list" has underscored the ongoing challenges and divisions within Bedford bo...

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5 months ago
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More stop and searches should be carried out by Bedfordshire Police regardless of complaints says...

But the PCC said he doesn’t want to live in ‘a police state’

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5 months ago
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Police and Crime Commissioner 'concerned' over number of Bedfordshire Police being investigated f...

But he says he's 'somewhat reassured' that the system 'appears to be working'

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5 months ago
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Don't buy e-scooters for Christmas says Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner

Government figures show there were 29 reported casualties involving e-scooters in the year ending June 2023

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5 months ago
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Bedford Conservatives accused of "misleading" politics as they claim Lib Dems 'accidentally' ditc...

Conservatives claimed a LibDem amendment to a vote ‘accidentally’ ditched plans for new GPs and urgent road repairs

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5 months ago
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Plans to replace 'derelict' buildings in Wixams with more homes submitted to council

Plans for 25 new homes

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5 months ago
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Local plan 'mess' could cost Bedford taxpayers up to £1million claims senior councillor

The Planning Inspectorate found the local plan ‘unsound’

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6 months ago
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Rough sleeper assessment hub in Bedford to reopen to meet 'ongoing need'

Council agreed a three year temporary change of use from offices to assessment hub and bed provision

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6 months ago
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Flood Action Week: Bedford council 'committed' to helping people as data reveals thousands of pro...

“We urge residents, businesses, schools, and communities to be aware of the specific flood risks they may encounter”

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6 months ago
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7 months in to the role Bedford's mayor says he's like a 'fat bloke in a sweet shop' who wants 'e...

"We have got plans, we are doing work on them, so watch this space.”

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6 months ago
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£9million earmarked for new GP surgeries in Bedford says mayor

He said he is looking at plans for Great Barford, Wootton, Kempston and Wixams

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6 months ago
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Concerns raised as Bedford council looks in to providing pods for rough sleepers

Bedford Borough Council is looking at providing sleeping pods after a suggestion from a charity partner

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