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All the latest Bedford Borough Council 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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A group of council staff with an Improvement East Inclusion Award

Bedford Borough Council pick up two prizes at the Improvement East Inclusion Awards

Bedford Borough Council are celebrating two prizes at the Improvement East Inclusion Awards this week. The 'Team Around the School' pilot scheme won the 'Early Intervention' award...
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Sign showing the direction to public toilets at a picnic area (generic) and Cllr Oliver Image SnapTPhotography Shutterstock Bedford & Kempston Labour Group

Borough Council defends toilet closures, saying spending a penny costs over £25 per flush

Teenage footballers and families visiting Kempston's largest park have been left without public toilet facilities after the council shut them down, citing an unsustainable cost of £25.30 per flush...
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Kempston tattooist ordered to pay £7,300 fine for bogus accreditation claims

The owner of a tattoo business in Kempston has appeared in court and been ordered to pay over £7,300 for illegal trading and selling fraudulent training courses...
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Illustrative view of the emerging 'land north of Clapham' proposal looking towards Clapham High Street. Image: Hallam Land.

Petition launched against 570-home Clapham development

A village petition in Clapham is gathering pace against Hallam Land's proposals for 570 homes, with neighbours challenging developer promises and warning the area cannot...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Bedford Borough mayor’s assistant refutes government findings and denies undermining council finance officers

Bedford mayor's assistant Trevor Roff has hit back at a Whitehall inspection report, rejecting claims of overreach and refusing to be made a scapegoat while defending his scrutiny of spending...
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Mayor Tom Wootton standing along Bedfords Embankment with the town bridge in the background

Bedford Borough Council to review mayor’s assistant role after political interference allegations

Bedford Borough Council is reviewing the mayor's assistant role following a damning report highlighting political interference and bullying. The Best Value Inspection report found...
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Tempsford village sign near Church of St Peter with the village cemetery in the background

House of Lords committee warns major barriers threaten Tempsford new town

Barriers remain to building the next generation of new towns, including one at Tempsford, according to a new report. But measures can ensure the programme is delivered...
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Councillors gather in council chambers for the extraordinary full council meeting to debate and vote on a motion to hold a referendum on the position of Mayor of Bedford Borough, 16 September 2026. Image: Bedford Independent screenshot of Bedford Borough Council webcast.

‘Combative’ Bedford Borough Council slammed for ignoring reports of bullying and misogyny

Unelected government commissioners are set to take over Bedford Borough Council to tackle a toxic workplace culture, with a damning report revealing unchecked bullying and low staff morale...
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Damning inspection reveals bullying and leadership collapse at Bedford Borough Council

The government is sending in commissioners to oversee Bedford Borough Council for up to three years after an inspection revealed severe leadership failures, misogyny and financial...
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Bedford Park showing bedding plants and the bandstand Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedfordians urged to help decide the future of neighbourhood parks and community facilities

Bedford Borough Council is asking local people to help decide which neighbourhood facilities, parks and open spaces should be prioritised over the next 25 years as part of...
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