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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.

The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford Borough with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine and unbiased Bedford news. We are independent in ownership and opinion.

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

Monthly column: Fixing the financial firestorm: A Borough brought back from the brink

When the new Conservative administration took office in Bedford Borough in 2023, the scale of the financial crisis it inherited was both shocking and unacceptable. On day one, the incoming...
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Mayor approves £2.5m Kempston Pool refurbishment

Bedford’s mayor has greenlit a £2.5 million refurbishment of Kempston Pool and Fitness Centre, with construction work scheduled to begin in April 2026. Mayor Tom Wootton approved...
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Aerial view of the proposed Mowbray Road development

Mowbray Road consultation deadline extended after local concerns

Developers have extended the deadline for public feedback on major new housing proposals at Mowbray Road in Bedford, after publicity concerns were raised by local councillors...
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A new interactive Google Map featuring a shaded area to denote the new Dog PSCO Zone.

Interactive map to help residents understand Bedford’s new Dog Control Zones

Restrictions on dogs in Bedford have been expanded to cover dozens of new locations in the town. Read: New three-year PSPO covering irresponsible dog ownership introduced...
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Stock image of two dogs

New three-year PSPO covering irresponsible dog ownership introduced

Bedford Borough Council has approved a renewed three-year Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle irresponsible dog ownership, expanding restrictions to cover dozens...
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The letter from Sarah Champion MP to the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary

Bedford MP signs open letter to PM urging UK to recognise Palestinian state

Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin (Labour), is among 255 MPs representing nine different parties who have signed an open letter urging the Prime Minister to recognise...
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Borough Hall. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Despite volume of FOI requests, council has no internal or public disclosure log

Bedford Borough Council received 1,299 Freedom of Information (FOI) requests between April 2023 and March 2024, according to newly released figures. But despite the volume...
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Aerial view of the proposed Mowbray Road development

Cauldwell councillors and residents slam Mowbray Road development

Plans for a major development in Bedford have come under fire from residents and councillors after complaints that the public exhibition was poorly advertised. Councillor Abu Sultan (Labour)...
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Members of the Bedford Labour Group pictured in St Mary's Gardens overlooking the River Great Ouse

Bedford Labour Group calls for “unity and responsibilty” following damning CIPFA report

Bedford Borough Labour Group has today (Monday, July 28) reaffirmed its “commitment to residents, frontline services and financial stability” in the wake of a damning report...
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Six members of Stewartby parish council sit behind a desk

Stewartby residents hold Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss Universal concerns

Stewartby residents say they are being sidelined in one of the UK’s most ambitious development projects – the proposed Universal Studios theme park. At an extraordinary meeting...
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