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

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525 Articles
over 1 year ago
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Estimated £1.2m council tax surplus in Bedford carried over to budget for next year

The executive agreed to the proposed distribution of the collection fund surplus without any questions or comments

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over 1 year ago
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Wilshamstead Neighbourhood Plan becomes the 17th to be 'made' by Bedford Borough Council

“There are significant benefits to having a neighbourhood plan in place”

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over 1 year ago
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Bedford Borough SEND offer goes from “disjointed” to an example to what can be achieved

“Bedford borough has made notable improvements in its provision for children and young people with special needs and ...

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over 1 year ago
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Bedford's Labour councillors object to six track East West Rail proposal

The Council’s Executive heard that the proposed Local Plan 2040 will take advantage of the “opportunities for sustain...

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over 1 year ago
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Bedford Borough Council's Local Plan 2040 focused on meeting government growth targets

In 2020 the council was tasked with carrying out a review of its existing local plan policies and to prepare a new plan

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over 1 year ago
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Plans for new footbridge in Biddenham resubmitted after permission expired

Pedestrian and cycle bridge to link new housing on southern side of Western Bypass to Country Park on northern side

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over 1 year ago
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One house to become nine as part of plans submitted in village near Bedford

A planning application has been submitted to demolish a single storey dwelling

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over 1 year ago
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Plans for new footbridge in Biddenham resubmitted after permission expired

Pedestrian and cycle bridge to link new housing on southern side of Western Bypass to Country Park on northern side

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over 1 year ago
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Making a house a home - or several of them when it comes to developer's planning application in K...

Developers are hoping to replace a detached Kempston home with a block of one and two-bed apartments. v.1

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over 1 year ago
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Bedfordshire's top cop warns parents to be on the lookout for signs of drug exploitation

County lines gangs exploit children and vulnerable adults, he warned

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over 1 year ago
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Tennis club plans could affect nesting bats in Bedford village

Concerns over bats have been raised over lighting system proposals

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over 1 year ago
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Second application goes in for car wash near Bedford after original proposal was refused

Original plans were submitted and rejected back in May

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