John Guinn

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | John Guinn

Plans to convert a pub into a family home would deprive people of a vital community hub where “relationships can be built, and support networks formed”, objectors have said. Bedford Borough Council planners are currently considering a planning application (24/02427/COU) to convert the Bedford Arms on Souldrop High Street to a residential dwelling. Bedford Independent readers contacted us to express their concerns about the plans.

1 week ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | John Guinn

Plans to convert a pub into a family home would deprive people of a vital community hub where “relationships can be built, and support networks formed”, objectors have said. Bedford Borough Council planners are currently considering a planning application (24/02427/COU) to convert the Bedford Arms on Souldrop High Street to a residential dwelling. Residents have told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that the pub’s closure “has had a significant impact on community spirit”.

1 week ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | John Guinn

Unclear thresholds for care may be contributing to confusion about young people trying to access mental health support, Central Bedfordshire councillors heard. An overview of mental health services in Central Bedfordshire was presented to yesterday’s Social Care, Health and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Monday, April 14). This led to councillor Helen Wightwick (Labour, Stotfold) asking for progress on the thresholds for children and adolescents to access care.

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | John Guinn

Unclear thresholds for care may be contributing to confusion about young people trying to access mental health support, Central Bedfordshire councillors heard. An overview of mental health services in Central Bedfordshire was presented to yesterday’s Social Care, Health and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Monday April 14). This led to Cllr Helen Wightwick (Labour, Stotfold) asking for progress on the thresholds for children and adolescents to access care.

1 week ago | lutontoday.co.uk | John Guinn

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowCentral Bedfordshire Council has recently resettled nine Afghan families, councillors heard. The executive member for assets, business and housing, councillor Steven Watkins told the Social Care, Health and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (April 14) families were “emotional” when handed the keys to their new home.