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

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518 Articles
about 2 months ago
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Number of rough sleepers in Bedford rises from two to 18, meeting told

Bedford Borough Lib Dems said they were "disappointed" that "political choices" led to the increase

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about 2 months ago
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DBS checks not currently required for all Bedford councillors

Government is recommending checks are carried out – especially for councillors involved in education or social services

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about 2 months ago
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East West Rail: community involvement 'extremely important' - but CEO says it can't spend 'endles...

East West Rail statutory consultation this summer will include community events

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about 2 months ago
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East West Rail "caught with their pants down" Bedford mayor tells transport committee

He added that he felt the consultation has been “bodged and not done well”

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about 2 months ago
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Multi-storey car park needed for Bedford Hospital before East West Rail work at St Johns Station ...

Hospital car park site will need needed for new track and station

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about 2 months ago
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Rollout of council information in sign language 'in early stages of development' - but website ca...

ReachDeck service can translate website to languages including Italian, Urdo – and even Latin

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about 2 months ago
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"Woeful" safeguarding for vulnerable Bedford people and "too little police presence" criticised a...

Police say they have been “working tirelessly” to tackle anti-social behaviour

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about 2 months ago
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Life expectancy in Bedford falls, according to new statistics

Office for National Statistics shows a Bedford resident born in 2020/22 is not predicted to live as long as someone b...

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2 months ago
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Budget for cash-strapped Central Bedfordshire Council approved after 4-hour debate

“Asking you to pay more is not something we take lightly or without careful consideration” says council leader

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2 months ago
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Petition to secure cash for Bedford Park tennis courts set to be debated by council

The petition will be considered next week

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2 months ago
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Bedford shop could lose licence after illegal tobacco found hidden in the ceiling

Licensee said he returned to the UK following medical treatment and “didn’t have any clue” what was going on in his shop

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2 months ago
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Bedford shop could lose its alcohol licence after illegal tobacco found on site

Bedfordshire Police is asking the council to revoke its premises licence

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