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Bedford Station by M J Richardson

In the run-up to the general election we are challenging Parliamentary candidates to commit to calling a halt to East West Rail (EWR) proposals.  We say the threat to farmland in particular and the environment…

A recent Guardian news item reported on the risk to property of unmanaged invasive bamboo – read more at https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/11/big-british-bamboo-crisis-invaded-my-beautiful-home

A recent NAO report assessed whether Defra and Natural England have made good and effective progress implementing statutory BNG, a policy incorporated in the legislation of Defra’s 2021 Environment Act.  The NAO highlighted some risks to effectiveness, stating: “Defra launched its policy before having all the elements in place that it needs to ensure statutory BNG is a success in the long term.…

The Combined Authority has launched the Tiger bus pass, offering bus fares for £1 for those under 25. The pass is free of charge and designed to make public transport more affordable for young people, helping them travel to school, college, training, work, shopping, and social activities.  For more information and to apply for a Tiger Bus Pass go to

Glinton Village Centre - geograph.org.uk by Mike Bardill

Following a request by local residents, we have reviewed an application to build 250 dwellings on land off Peakirk Road, Glinton. We’ve strongly objected to this application for a number of reasons, including: the loss of good…