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Council’s “inward-looking culture” to blame for financial mess claims former employee

A former Bedford Borough Council employee has said an “inward-looking culture” is to blame for missing “significant opportunities to save millions of pounds that are now desperately needed...

Bedford Borough Council defends claims there has been “no visible activity” to improve adult social care

There has been “no visible activity” four months after the Local Government Ombudsman required improvements from Bedford Borough Council’s adult social care, according to a...

Bedford Modern School seeks permission to remove RAAC problem

Bedford Modern School plans to demolish a section of its main block to remove RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete).A planning application submitted to Bedford Borough Council said...

Remains of Wootton village pub destroyed by fire set to be demolished

The owners say that the Chequers Inn on Hall End Road in Wootton is “structurally unsafe” following September’s fire, and have submitted an application to Bedford Borough Council to have it torn down...

Bedford Borough Council pleased with response to Oasis Beach Pool sale

Bedford Borough Council has said it is “pleased” with the response to the marketing to sell Oasis Beach Pool. In September, the council launched a bidding process for the “much-loved” site...

Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils look at reducing council tax support for area’s poorest families

Bedford Borough Council is proposing to cut council tax support for low income households from April 2026, while Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting on similar changes as both authorities...

Bedford Borough Council opens second phase of 2026/27 budget consultation

Bedford Borough Council has opened phase two of its 2026/27 budget consultation as it tackles a £32m shortfall. Residents, businesses and partners are urged to share their views by...

Bedford Borough Council’s executive accused of treating public consultations “with contempt”

Bedford Borough Council’s administration has been accused of treating public consultations “with contempt”. The claim was made during Wednesday night’s Executive (19 November) following...

Opposition pressure forces rethink on Bedford Borough Council fee rises

Bedford Borough Council has delayed planned fee increases until January and scaled back pest control rises for low-income residents, following last-minute challenges from opposition...

Drainage culvert forces Dallas Road development redesign

A major Bedford housing development must be redesigned after a large drainage culvert was discovered beneath the former Hazlewood Foods site. In a letter to Bedford Borough Council...

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