Bedford Borough Council1 hr agoMayor told to review plan to sell Debenhams storeOpposition councillors refer a decision to regenerate a Bedford town-centre site back to the mayor.1 hr ago6 days agoCouncil considers wider region strategic authorityA council leader says an authority including multiple councils will be more powerful. 6 days ago8 days agoVehicle registration scheme for recycling centreBorough Council says it hopes move away from permits will reduce people travelling from outside area8 days ago25 Aug 2026Businesses fined over waste offencesA Mexican restaurant, grocer's shop and a cafe are prosecuted by a council's Enviro Crime team25 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Charity 'deeply upset' by homeless day centre closureThe Prebend Centre hub will shut on 1 October, with its services transferring to the council.18 Aug 202629 Jul 2026Mayor denies Debenhams building will be sold for £1Opposition borough councillors call in a development deal for further scrutiny. 29 Jul 202620 Jul 2026Developer named to regenerate former Debenhams homeCity Heart Limited wins contract to develop area once home to Debenhams and Beales department store.20 Jul 202618 Jul 2026River Festival to honour harbour master of 46 yearsParades of dozens of boats are named in honour of the man who kept order on the river for 46 years.18 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Bedford River Festival: What to expect over two daysYour guide to the two-day event where about 300,000 visitors are expected on Saturday and Sunday.17 Jul 2026...
