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More than 300 Bedford council staff now using AI to create meeting reports
Bedford Borough Council says over 300 staff are now using an artificial intelligence system designed to record meetings and automatically generate notes and assessment reports.
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Yet another road at Biddenham to close for new gas pipes
As part of the ongoing work by Cadent, another road will be closed for repairs.
Mythical molluscs take centre stage at the Higgins Bedford in new Bawden exhibition
A new Edward Bawden exhibition, based on a book he wrote and illustrated for his young children, is opening at the Higgins later this month. 'Snails for All' was written and illustrated by Bawden...
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Bedford Borough collects 442 tonnes of food waste in first month
Bedford Borough Council says 442 tonnes of food waste have been collected in the first month of the new weekly recycling service. The food waste collected is recycled through...
The River Great Ouse to welcome 1,800 rowers for 160th Bedford Regatta
The River Great Ouse will once again be front and centre of attention on Saturday, 9 May as the Bedford Regatta returns for its 160th edition. With 1,800 competitors from 48 different clubs racing...
Bedford Borough Council faces fresh concerns over financial recovery programme
An independent improvement panel overseeing Bedford Borough Council’s recovery programme said some amber-rated actions “would be more accurately classified as red”...
Questions over scrutiny as Bedford council officers retain broad decision making powers
Senior officers and councillors at Bedford Borough Council will continue to take a wide range of decisions without full Executive sign-off under updated governance arrangements...
Central Bedfordshire Council reported to ombudsman by councillor over schools' performance
A former executive member for children and families is accusing Central Bedfordshire Council of failing to take decisive action over school performance across the district.
Polish Embassy visit celebrates multilingual learning at Bedford school
Representatives from the Polish Embassy visited St Thomas More School in Bedford to celebrate multilingual education and launch a new innovation hub. The visit last month...
Livestock moved after fire breaks out in lambing shed at Bedford farm
Firefighters were called to an accidental fire at a farm yesterday morning (Wednesday).
Bedford Independent investigation reveals £377,000 taxpayer bill under outdated public notice law
A Bedford Independent investigation reveals Bedford Borough Council spent £377,000 on public notices under outdated print laws, prompting calls for reform. The figures, released under the...
Bedfordshire Senior Cup Final to be played in July at The Eyrie
The Eagles will have home advantage in the much anticipated Bedfordshire Senior Cup final between Bedford Town and Real Bedford after it has been revealed the county's showpiece event...
Booze licence application goes into council for new restaurant near Bedford bus station
Looks like there’s going to be a new restaurant coming to Bedford.
Bedford council officers can spend up to £250k without executive sign-off - as Paddington pub questions still unanswered
Senior officers and councillors at Bedford Borough Council will continue to take a wide range of decisions without full Executive sign-off under updated governance arrangements for the coming year.
East West Rail Co admits early feedback not reflected in current consultation
East West Rail confirmed in a meeting with Bedford Borough Council that Design Update Sessions in the borough were not used to shape the plans currently out for consultation...
Universal Studios Bedford: More road closures as construction continues
Here’s another temporary road closure to watch out for as work continues on the new theme park and resort.
Bedford council plans to introduce disabled parking bays in Harpur Street
It looks like part of Harpur Street could be getting extra provision for disabled drivers.
May local elections 2026 – and why we’re not voting in Bedford
You can't have missed the news that tomorrow (Thursday, 7 May), local elections are taking place up and down the country. In addition, voters in Scotland and Wales will head to the...
Education in Central Bedfordshire 'in crisis' warns councillor
Education in Central Bedfordshire is ‘in crisis’ a councillor has warned.
Two Bedford roads off Tavistock Street to shut as Anglian Water carries out emergency repairs
Expect delays for a few days as two roads are closed for emergency repairs.