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BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
HIGH STREET, THURLEIGH 26 – 031
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of High Street, Thurleigh.
This temporary road closure is required to lay a water main for housing development – approx 7 mtrs across c/way and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 09:30 to 15:00 hours from 15th June 2026 to 19th June 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via High Street, Mill Hill, Mill Road, Thurleigh Road, Sunderland Hill, Kimbolton Road, Cross End.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 15th June 2026, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL) LIMITED Tel: 03457 145 145.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
SILVER STREET, STEVINGTON 26 – 053
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along Silver Street, Stevington outside 3. This temporary road closure is required to install a new gas supply and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 1st July 2026 to 3rd July 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Silver Street, Northampton Road, Grange Lane, Village Road, Oakley Road, Park Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 1st July 2026, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Chevron TM on behalf of CADENT GAS LIMITED Tel: 01652 656291.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
SILVER STREET, STEVINGTON 26 – 068
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along Silver Street, Stevington the whole length. This temporary road closure is required to assist traffic management in order for repairs to be carried out following serious damage at the base of the ancient historic monument The Cross. There will be no access to and from Silver Street from Park Road Stevington.
Access and egress will be from Northampton Road onto Silver Street Only during these times of working and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation
10:00 to 14:30 hours from 29th June 2026 to 30th June
24 hour closure 1st July 2026 - 3rd July 2026
10:00 - 14:30 hours 4th July 2026 to 17th July 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Park Road, Oakley Road, Village Road, Grange Lane, Northampton Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 29th June 2026, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
FELMERSHAM ROAD, CARLTON 26 – 033
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along Felmersham Road, Carlton.
This temporary road closure is required for carriageway patching, surface dressing,and lining and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 1st July 2026 to 16th July 2026 To be carried out in 3 phases:
Carriageway Patching Wednesday 01/07/2026 - Friday 03/07/2026
Surface Dressing Monday 06/07/2026 - Wednesday 08/07/2026
Lining Works Monday 13/07/2026 - Thursday 16/07/2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Carlton Road, Hunts Lane, Felmersham Bridge, Odell Road, High Street, Bridgend.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 1st July 2026, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION) ORDER 2026
FELMERSHAM ROAD, CARLTON 26 – 033
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along that length of Felmersham Road, Carlton at a speed exceeding 20 mph.
This temporary 20 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force for carriageway patching, surface dressing, and lining and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary 20 mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 1st July 2026 to 16th July 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 1st July 2026, for a period of twelve months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
GYPSY LANE, STAPLOE 26 – 045
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along Gypsy Lane, Staploe Approx. 100m East of Cottage Farm.
This temporary road closure is required to replace one existing telegraph pole and rehang associated cabling and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 30th June 2026 to 1st July 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Gypsy Lane, Staploe Lane, Shakers Way, Bushmead Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 30th June 2026, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Road Traffic Management LTD. on behalf of OPENREACH LIMITED Tel: 07773 715757.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
VILLAGE STREET HINWICK 26 – 059
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along Village Street, Hinwick between junction Bozeat Road and junction Airport Road Podington.
This temporary road closure is required to remedial patching, surface dressing and reinstatement of road markings and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation from 3rd July 2026 to 13th July 2026 to be carried out in 3 phases
Remedial Patching (1 night) 03/07/2026 04/07/2026 20:00 - 06:00 hours
Surface Dressing (1 Day) 06/07/2026 06/07/2026 08:00 - 18:00 hours
Reinstatement of Road Markings (1 Day) 13/07/2026 13/07/2026 08:00 - 18:00 hours
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Wollaston Road, Hinwick Road, London Road, A509 London Road, Strixton Road, Allens Hill, Harrold Road, Bozeat Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 3rd July 2026, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026
VILLAGE STREET HINWICK, 26 – 059
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along that length Village Street, Hinwick from Bozeat Road to Airport Road Podington at a speed exceeding 20 mph.
This temporary 20 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force in order for remedial patching, surface dressing and reinstatement of road markings to be undertaken and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary 20mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 3rd July 2026 to 13th July 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 3rd July 2026, for a period of twelve months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD 25 – 041
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along Castle Road, Bedford from Bushmead Avenue to Bower Street.
This temporary road closure is required for carriageway re surfacing and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 20:00 to 06:00 hours from 2nd July 2026 to 14th July 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Bushmead Avenue, Goldington Road, Newnham Avenue, Castle Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th June 2026, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
PARK AVENUE, BEDFORD 2026 – 20
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along that length of Park Avenue, Bedford from Foster Hill Road roundabout to the junction with Kimbolton Road Bedford.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate ingress/egress to the Bedford Summer Sessions Festival and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary road closure is expected to be in operation between 18:00 to 00:00 hours each night 2nd July 2026 - 5th July 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Kimbolton Road, Goldington Road, St Peters Street, Dame Alice Street, Harpur Street, The Broadway, Foster Hill Road, Roff Avenue, Park Avenue.
For further information please contact Event Traffic Control on behalf of Cuffe & Taylor Paul Jackson Tel: 0800 024 6800. The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd July 2026. For 4 nights only.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
DE PARYS AVENUE BEDFORD 2026 – 020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from turning right into Park Avenue from De Parys Avenue. This temporary right turn prohibition is required to facilitate the Bedford Summer Sessions Festival closures and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary right turn prohibition is anticipated to be in operation between 18:00 to 00:00 hours 2nd July 2026 - 5th July 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd July 2026, for a period of 4 nights only or until the temporary right turn prohibition is no longer required, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Event Traffic Control on behalf of Cuffe & Taylor Paul Jackson Tel: 0800 024 6800.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE, HIGH STREET BEDFORD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along those lengths as detailed.
De Parys Avenue, Horne Lane, The Broad Way, St Marys, St Pauls Square North St Peters St West, Mill Street, High Street Caudwell Street, at their junctions with the parade route.
These temporary road closures are required to facilitate the 2026 Armed Forces Day Parade and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
Sunday 28th June 2026
Parade from 09:30 to 11:00
The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th June 2026,for a period of one day. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.
Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm, Highways & Waste Management, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street Bedford, MK42 9AP
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(BEDFORD CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE) (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION
OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2017
(AMENDMENT NO.38) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 21st May 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effects of which are detailed below:-
Effect of the Orders:
1. To amend the location of parking bays on the length of road in Bedford as specified below: -
The effect of the proposed Order is to reposition two existing parking bays on River Street, as follows:
The Taxis Only Bay will be relocated to the position currently designated as a 15-minute Limited Waiting Bay (9am-9pm)/Goods Vehicles Loading Only Bay (9pm-9am)
The 15-minute Limited Waiting Bay (9am-9pm)/Goods Vehicles Loading Only Bay (9pm-9am) will be relocated to the position currently designated as a Taxis Only Bay.
| A | River Street | New Restriction | Hours of Operation |
| (i) | On its eastern kerb, from a point approx. 12 metres southeast of the centre of Midland Road to a point approx. 25.6 metres south-east of the centre of Midland Road |
Taxis only. | All hours |
| (ii) | On its eastern kerb, from a point approx. 25.6 metres southeast of the centre of Midland Road to a point approx. 39.2 metres southeast of the centre of Midland Road. |
Free parking limited to 15 minutes maximum, no return within 1 hour. Goods vehicles loading only. |
9:00am - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:00am |
Date of Operation: This Order will come into force on 15th June 2026. Copies of this order may be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. They will also be available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro.
High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL (BEDFORD CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE)
(PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND
LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2017
(AMENDMENT NO.37) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 28th May 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order.
- To introduce “Disabled Persons’ Parking” on the following length of road:
| A | Harpur Street, Bedford |
| (i) | On its east side, starting approximately 38.8 metres south of the projected centreline of its junction with Dame Alice Street, extending for 22.1 metres in a southerly direction. |
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 15TH June 2026 or as soon as practicable after this date.
A Copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro.
High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(STATION ROAD, OAKLEY) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 28th May 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions on the following lengths of roads:
| A | Station Road, Oakley |
| (i) | On its north kerb starting from a point 0.7 metres southeast of the boundary line between Nos 41a and 43 for a distance of approx. 22.2 metres in a south easterly direction. |
| (ii) | On its south kerb 0.4m south of a point opposite the boundary line between Nos 41a and 43 for a distance of approx. 62.5 metres, in a south westerly direction |
2. To introduce “No waiting Monday to Friday 08:00am to 4:30pm” restrictions on the following length of road
| A | Station Road, Oakley |
| (i) | On its west kerb starting from a point 13.8 metres north of the projected centre line of the Reynes Drive junction and heading in a northerly direction for approx. 20 metres. |
| (ii) | On its west kerb starting from a point 14.1 metres south of the projected centre line of the Reynes Drive junction and heading in a southerly direction for approx. 20 metres |
| (iii) | On its west kerb starting from a point 108.5 metres south of the projected centre point of the Reynes Drive junction and heading in a southerly direction for approx. 14 metres |
| (iv) | On its west kerb starting from a point 4.7 metres north of the boundary line between Nos 92 and 94 and heading in a northerly direction for approx. 5 metres. |
| v) | On its west kerb starting from a point 4.5 metres south of the boundary line between Nos 96 and 98 and heading in a southerly direction for approx. 3.2 metres. |
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 15th June 2026 or as soon as practicable after this date.
A Copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro.
High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(PROHIBITION OF WAITING AND LOADING ON VERGES AND FOOTWAYS)
(AMENDMENT No. 1) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 28th May 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
From the date this Order comes into operation, the Borough-wide prohibition on verge and footway parking shall not apply on the following roads:
| Street | Description |
| Hurst Grove | The entire length |
| Offa Road | The entire length |
| Southville Road | The entire length |
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 15th June 2026 or as soon as practicable after this date.
A Copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro.
High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.
Notice of Making of An Order
Highways Act 1980
Bedford Borough Council
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL (WOOTTON: PUBLIC FOOTPATH No. 41 AND
KEMPSTON RURAL: PART OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH No. 17)
PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2026
i. That length of Public Footpath numbered 41 in the Parish of Wootton in the environs of “86 Keeley Lane,” Wootton commencing from a point where it has a junction with the public road known as “Keeley Lane” in Wootton approximately 87 metres south-west of the property known as “86 Keeley Lane” Wootton at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) TL 0015/4612 and running in a northern direction for approximately 227 metres to the parish boundary at OSGR TL 0018/4634 where it has a junction with Public Footpath numbered 17 Kempston Rural and then running in a northwestern direction for approximately 174 metres to OSGR TL 0014/4650 to a point commencing from where it has a junction with the public road known as “Keeley Lane,” Wootton approximately 74 metres south-west of the property known as “86 Keeley Lane” Wootton at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) TL 0016/4611 and running in a generally northern direction for approximately 237 metres to the parish boundary at OSGR TL 0021/4634 and then running in a north-west, west direction for approximately 203 metres where it has a junction with the unaffected part of Public Footpath numbered 17 Kempston Rural at OSGR TL 0014/4650 approximately 98 metres south-east of the property known as “30 Wood End Road” Kempston Rural.
A copy of the Order and Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford by appointment from 10am to 4pm on Weekdays (Bank and Public Holidays excepted). A copy of the Order as made and the Order Map have been placed and may be downloaded free of charge from the Bedford Borough Council Website. Navigate to:
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/public-rights-way/public-path-orders/ Any representations about or objections to the Order must be addressed to Manager of Transport Operations, Bedford Borough Council, Room 436, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP. They may be sent by email: RightsofWay@bedford. gov.uk or post, to be received no later than 03 July 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn Bedford Borough Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.
Notice of Making of An Order
Highways Act 1980
Bedford Borough Council
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(ODELL: PART OF PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY No. 32)
PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2026
The above Order made on 19 March 2026 under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 will divert:
ii. That length of Public Bridleway numbered 32 in the Parish of Odell in the environs of “Harrold-Odell Country Park,” Odell commencing from a point where it has a junction with the unaffected part of Bridleway 32 approximately 425 metres north-east of the building known as “The Pump House” at Harrold-Odell Country Park at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) SP 9601/5691 and running in a north east direction for approximately 83 metres to OSGR SP 9606/5697 and then running in a generally north-east direction for approximately 541 metres where it has a junction with the unaffected part of Bridleway 32 at OSGR SP 9636/5740 approximately 85 metres south of the residential property known as “34 Horsefair Lane” to a point commencing where it has a junction with the unaffected part of Bridleway 32 approximately 425 metres north-east of the building known as “The Pump House” at Harrold-Odell Country Park at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) SP 9601/5691 and running in a north east direction for approximately 83 metres to OSGR SP 9606/5696 and then running in a generally north-east direction for approximately 543 metres where it has a junction with the unaffected part of Bridleway 32 at OSGR SP 9636/5740 approximately 85 metres south of the residential property known as “34 Horsefair Lane.”
A copy of the Order and Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford by appointment from 10am to 4pm on Weekdays (Bank and Public Holidays excepted). A copy of the Order as made and the Order Map have been placed and may be downloaded free of charge from the Bedford Borough Council Website. Navigate to:
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/public-rights-way/public-path-orders/
Any representations about or objections to the Order must be addressed to Manager of Transport Operations, Bedford Borough Council, Room 436, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP. They may be sent by email: RightsofWay@bedford.gov.uk or post, to be received no later than 03 July 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn Bedford Borough Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.
Dated: 4th June 2026
Craig Austin, Director of Environment,
Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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