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Mayor defends cancelled meeting as concerns grow over how council overspend will be tackled

Concerns have been raised over how Bedford Borough Council will balance its budget after the mayor cancelled this month’s executive meeting, which could have looked at recouping...

Council staff told to return to the office three days a week as mayor cancels ‘thin agenda’ meeting

Bedford Borough Council staff will now be expected to work from the office at least three days a week, as part of a shift in workplace policy announced tonight by Mayor Tom Wootton...

“Remain vigilant” say council amidst reports of licensing scammers

Bedford Borough Council is warning licensees to remain vigilant for scammers posing as licensing officers, amidst reports of individuals posing as licensing officials and demanding immediate payment...

Bedford Borough Council silent on payment card use as FOI reveals gaps in oversight

Bedford Borough Council has declined to respond directly to media questions about its use of taxpayer-funded staff payment cards, despite a clampdown on government payment card use...

Bedford Borough Council to ‘robustly defend’ refusal of 50-home Roxton development at appeal

Bedford Borough Council says it will be “robustly defending” its refusal of a 50-home development in Roxton at an upcoming appeal hearing. But the developers argue that...

“This is Bedford’s time to shine” says mayor at official opening of What’s On Hub

Bedford's elected mayor said that the launch of the Borough's new What's On Hub was a proud day for the town and had been "in the planning for a long time." The new hub was officially...

Wixams skatepark and 3G pitch plans updated after local feedback

Plans for new community and leisure facilities planned for Wixams have been updated in response to local feedback, giving residents a voice in shaping their neighbourhood. The Wixams...

Council spent over £340k on external storage but reports “significant” reduction

Bedford Borough Council spent over £340,000 on commercial storage in 2023/24 - but a senior councillor said there has been a “significant” reduction in expenditure following a major service review...

Bedford Borough Council says no legal requirement for DBS checks at public events

Bedford Borough Council has said there is no legal requirement for event workers to undergo criminal background checks. In response to questions from the Local Democracy Reporting Service...

Planning application submitted to turn Bedford home into adult care facility

A planning application has been submitted to convert a four-bedroom house on St Alban Road, Bedford, into a residential care home for adults. The proposal, submitted by...

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