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All the latest Political and politics news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

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Mayor Tom Wootton was elected in 2023. Image: Bedford Borough Council.

Monthly column: Leading Bedford Borough Council through financial challenge – a call to action

Across the country, councils are facing unprecedented financial pressures and Bedford Borough is no exception. The cost of delivering essential services like adult social care, children’s...
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Bedford Borough wheelie bins for recycling, green waste and landfill

Bedford Borough Council launches consultation on future waste and recycling strategy

Bedford Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its new Resources Waste Strategy, inviting residents to share views on the future of waste and recycling before...
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Public Spaces Protection Order launch 2025. Image Bedford Borough Council

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour as new PSPO agreed for Bedford town centre

A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has been agreed to help tackle persistent anti-social behaviour in Bedford and encourage more visitors into the town centre...
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Tempsford village sign near Church of St Peter with the village cemetery in the background

New town at Tempsford could reshape Bedford’s future

A House of Lords report has highlighted the Tempsford area, on Bedford borough’s south-eastern edge, as a leading candidate for one of the Government’s next generation of new...
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Stack of pound coins on financial graphs and figures balance sheet Image Brian A Jackson Shutterstock

Bedford Borough Council faces £58.6m medium-term gap as borrowing rises and savings tighten

Bedford Borough Council remains solvent but faces rising borrowing, falling reserves and overspends driven by children’s services, adult care and temporary accommodation...
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The three parcels of Progress Investment Partnership's proposed development as detailed in the Mowbray Road and Moor Lane Planning Statement. Image: supplied by LDRS

152-home development proposed for Mowbray Road and Moor Lane, Bedford

A major planning application has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council for 152 new homes and a package of sports and leisure improvements on land off Mowbray Road and Moor Lane...
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Calculator finance money budget Image: Bedford Independent

Public consultation now open on Bedford Borough Council’s budget proposals

Bedford Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its 2026/27 budget proposals, which include £11.5m of savings as part of wider plans to close a £32m funding gap...
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Children’s Services in Bedford Borough under “significant pressure” with caseloads higher than national average

Bedford Borough Council’s children’s services remain under "significant pressure", with social workers handling far higher caseloads than the national average, according to a new...
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Approximation of proposed self build development in Willington. Image: Google MyMaps Map Data (C)2025 Imagery (C)2025 Airbus, Maxar Technologies supplied by LDRS

Application submitted for new self-build homes in Willington

Nine self/custom-built homes could be built in Willington – if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an application for “Permission in principle” for the demolition...
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Bedford Borough Council has spent £14,000 on bottled water after “common” bacteria found in Borough Hall water system

Bedford Borough Council is providing bottled water at Borough Hall after commonly found bacteria were detected in the building’s water system earlier this year...
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