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Political Column

This byline is for regular columns submitted by various political leaders within Bedford Borough.

Monthly column: Vote for a Council that’s on your side

I am proud to stand up for the interests of my constituents in Parliament, successfully fighting to save the A&E...
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Monthly column: Over 8,000 new jobs created and protected in Bedford Borough

Having a strong local economy and providing jobs for residents has been a key priority of mine. We have attracted hundreds of companies to the Borough, as well as helped local businesses...
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Monthly column: Ignore the political spin our force now has the highest solve rates

Using out-of-date information to judge the performance of Bedfordshire Police is akin to me using data from 2020 to judge Bedford Borough's performance on planning applications...
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Monthly column: Spring budget was a missed opportunity to unleash Britain’s potential

With the cost of living crisis ongoing, this Budget was an important moment to change course and unleash Britain’s potential. I wanted to hear a carefully considered plan to move...
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Monthly column: We need a fair deal for our health services

In January the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) admitted that area has missed out on eight trainee GPs because there is not...
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The former Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye pictured on Town Bridge in Bedford town centre

Monthly column: There have been improvements but Bedfordshire Police can be better

The significant threats we face as a county from organised crime gangs, and some very dangerous individuals are real. In 2022 £4.3m worth of cocaine and heroin...
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Monthly column: The culture of flagrant use of taxpayers’ money on Government Ministers’ expenses must end

Parliament is currently in recess which always gives me the opportunity to visit as many people as possible in Bedford and Kempston in the week I don’t have to be in Westminster. The cost-of-living crisis...
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Deserted Bedford Town Centre

Monthly column: Be ambitious for our town

Bedford town centre has been through some tough times in recent years. The incessant rise of online shopping, resulting in the disappearance of many well-known high street brands...
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Mayor Dave

Monthly column: Protecting services and keeping Council Tax down yet again

This year’s proposed Budget builds on the Council’s record of one of the lowest percentage Council Tax rises of all unitary councils. The Budget ensures we are putting...
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Monthly column: We need a fair deal for our health services

In January the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) admitted that area has missed out on eight trainee GPs because there is not...
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An entrance to Putnoe Woods in Mowsbury Park showing its Green Flag award Image Bedford Independent

Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

Rory Ward of Bedford Blues runs into a tackle against a Blackheath defender

Bedford Blues rising up the table after fourth straight max points win at Blackheath

Drew Richardson celebrates with his Real Bedford teammates after scoring

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

Close up of police car with lights on

Queens Drive collision leaves elderly driver fighting for life in Bedford

Members of the Armed Forces march at the Armistice Day remembrance march across the Embankment in November 2025

Lest we forget: 2026 Armistice Day and Remembrance Day events in Bedford Borough

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