Bedford Borough Council's Executive and Full Council have considered the response to the summer 2022 Local Plan 2040 consultation. The Plan has been submitted to the Government's Planning Inspectorate so that "examination in public" can take place.
Work is expected to start imminently on the gateway Midland Road scheme, one part of the £22.6m Bedford Town Deal secured in June 2021.
At Wednesday's Full Council agreed the submission of the Local Plan 2040.
The first Miyawaki planting project in Bedford Borough will take place at Longholme Way, Bedford, on Saturday 21 January. This is an exciting opportunity for volunteers to make a positive impact in their community by helping to create dense, biodiverse urban forests using the Miyawaki method with native trees.
Bedford Borough Council's Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee will hear today that the Council, working with partners, is committed to improving pupil's attainment results.
Bedford Borough Council has announced a grant of £45,000 to Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity to deliver support to residents over the winter.