9 November 2026

Politics

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Wixams parish council vote to find “alternative cost-free” process over complaints

Wixams Parish Council has voted to find an alternative cost-free conflict resolution process after an estimate to resolve the current complaints was put at £55,000. Bedford Borough Council said it has no legal powers to require the parish...

Concerns “record council tax rises” on the way to bridge Bedford Borough Council’s budget gaps

Councillors have reacted strongly to the analysis of Bedford Borough Council's finances that suggests "record council tax rises" could be on the way for Bedfordians to cover a...

Bedford’s last ceremonial mayor and former Wootton councillor dies

Judith Cunningham, the last ceremonial mayor of Bedford has died. She was a Liberal Democrat Bedford Borough Councillor for Wootton from 1996 to 2011 and the final ceremonial...

Winter Wonderland tickets on sale – and they haven’t got planning permission yet

Bedford Winter Wonderland tickets are on sale despite a decision as to whether the event can go ahead being delayed until the end of October. Cllr Zara Layne told last night’s Full Council...

Queen’s Park is a “bomb zone” say residents as they tell council they’re “fed up” with lack of support

Bedford Borough Council has been asked to prove that Queens Park gets its fair share of funding, with the area being described as a "bomb zone". During last night’s Full Council...

Monthly column: Another fabulous few months

These last few months have been filled with achievements that not only help serve the community but put Bedford Borough on track to be a better place to live, work and raise a family. So, what has...

Plan to ‘enhance’ community policing in place by March 2025

Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) said a strategy for enhancing community policing will be in place by March next year – if all goes to plan. The PCC, John Tizard...

Opinion: Bedford’s elderly caught in the middle as Lib Dems claim victory over dropped Telecare Charge which Tories say is thanks to Labour

In a display of perfect political posturing, Bedford Borough Councillors from across the floor are blaming each other for local and national 'financial black holes' leaving elderly Bedfordians caught in...

50 new homes plan for Wootton

Plans for up to 50 new homes in Wootton are in the pipeline as an application for a ‘screening opinion’ has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. Before submitting a planning...

Plans for 149 new homes in Wilstead submitted to council

Up to 149 new homes could be built in Wilstead – if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an outline planning application for a development on land “to the east of Duck...

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