As councillors, we approved Bedford Borough Councils (BBC) Local Plan on Wednesday. This plan allows residents via the council to have some control of what development, particularly houses, goes where and when. More importantly, it means developers cannot come into Bedford Borough and build houses where they want (Something developers have been trying since Feb […]

Bedford Borough Council Community Engagement has been shortlisted in Keep Britain Tidy’s annual awards. The awards celebrate the very best councils, those who are making significant improvements to the environment on people’s doorstep. The Council’s Community Volunteers gave over 11,500 hours of their time to support our local parks and open spaces last year. Tasks […]

London Northwestern Railway, who operate the Bedford to Bletchley Marston Vale line, are offering compensation for season ticket holders to make up for their delays and cancellations in recent months. In addition to the Delay Repay scheme London Northwestern have said they realise that the extent of the disruption deserves more recognition, so season tickets […]

Last year Bedford Borough Council collected 23 tonnes of Christmas trees from across Bedford Borough. You can drop your Real Christmas Tree at the following site in Kingsbrook between Saturday 4th January and Saturday 12th January: Jubilee Park, Bedford – Opposite North Lodge, Canvin WayPlease make sure all decorations and containers are removed before you drop your […]

£4400 has been stolen from Bedford Borough car park machines in 2019. At a rate of 50 crimes the average amount per crime is only £88 gained by the persons that committed the vandalism and stole the cash in the machines. What would be your solution to avoiding these thefts from these machines?

Yesterday 02nd January introduced a 2.7% increase in rail fares for train users, today 03rd January it is reported that rail bosses awarded themselves above inflation pay increases for train services that increasingly are overcrowded and unreliable. Enough is enough… How much more pain must train users endure especially in Bedford Borough when the Government […]

Wishing a Happy New Year to all residents in Kingsbrook Ward and Bedford Borough. There are many things to look forward to in 2020 and to keep a close eye on including: The NHS Policing School Funding Social Care and Mental Health Help Will homelessness decrease?

British Red Cross – Bedford Independent Living Service Do you know of someone that would benefit from this new service launched for residents over 18 that live in Bedford Borough. In particular anyone that fits into the criteria below. It is completely free of charge for our service users, as it is funded by Bedford […]

Fooky has been missing from his home on Harrowden Road since Sunday Dec 8th. He has a damaged right ear and is friendly and curious. He’s chipped but doesn’t wear a collar. It’s unlike him to miss a meal so we’re worried about him. Could he have got into your garage or shed over the […]

Licensing application received at Bedford Borough Council: Bunyan Sports Centre (main Sports Hall), Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS Reference: BBC/TEN/604/19 Received date: 28/11/2019 Temporary Event Notice: Charity Boxing Evening Event Date: 13/12/2019- 14/12/2019 Event Times: 1800-0001 Police & EHO only Bedford Borough Council – List of Applications under Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Local […]