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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...

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...

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...

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...

Bedford Borough Council likely to need government bailout, says officer

Bedford Borough Council is likely to apply for government financial support later this financial year, and a senior council officer said there is an even greater likelihood that further support will be...

Fox and Hounds planning application approved at fifth attempt

Plans to convert the former Fox and Hounds pub in Bedford into residential accommodation have been approved on appeal, after the planning inspectorate overturned Bedford...

KFC wins planning appeal despite road safety fears

A bid to alter the drive-through layout of a Bedford KFC has been approved on appeal, despite borough councillors previously rejecting the plans over road safety fears. The application, for the...

Bedford Borough “no exception” as new report finds councils across England “on their knees”

A new Institute for Government report warns local councils face a “perpetual crisis” without major funding reform. Bedford Borough Council says it is “no exception” as it pursues £11.5m...

Bedford joins £2.4m jobs scheme and signs new civic agreement with university

Bedford Borough Council has joined a £2.4m DWP programme to help residents into work and signed a new civic agreement with the University of Bedfordshire to boost education...

Padel4all partners with local school to bring padel tennis to town

Bedford could soon be home to its first covered padel tennis courts under new plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council. Padel4all, in partnership with Bedford Greenacre Independent...