Bedford’s mayor said he is like a “fat bloke in a sweet shop” because he wants “everything now”. But at the moment he said he is “tied” to the previous administration’s budget. During his campaign for...
We all know that Bedford Borough is suffering from a serious lack of GPs, leisure facilities that have been left in a state of disrepair, a Town Centre that needs smart and effective regeneration and poor...
What do you think of when you think of Bedford Borough? For a lot of readers, it will surely be the River Great Ouse, a fantastic asset that it is at the heart of what makes our part of the world...
At the heart of my manifesto was a promise for families; that I would make sure that there is a family focus on everything the council does. That’s why I am delighted that this Saturday we will be celebrating...
The news is in and our parks and green spaces have once again received the prestigious Green Flag Award in recognition of its outstanding parks and open spaces.
This is a testament to the...
When asked why he had scrapped Bedford Borough Council’s Rural Affairs Committee, Bedford’s mayor said it was a meeting that “floated about and didn’t do a lot”. The Rural Affairs Committee...
Bedford Borough Mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative) has been criticised after councillors were not invited to a public meeting about East West Rail (EWR) despite locals being told they were...
Whether it’s our Armed Forces or remembering Windrush, our Borough really knows how to come together.
When joining Legacy of Windrush Decedents (LOWD) at the recent flag raising I was reminded once...
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have said Bedford’s new mayor’s failure to deliver on two election promises is “very disappointing” and “undermines residents’ trust in politics”....
My first month as Mayor of Bedford Borough has been a whirlwind of activity. Our team has been working with real energy and enthusiasm tirelessly to bring our vision for the borough to life...
Bedford Borough LibDems have accused Mayor Tom Wootton of failing to meet a manifesto promise.
The LibDems claimed the mayor “chose not to fulfil a major manifesto promise” to introduce a...
Tomorrow is Election Day. Don’t worry I am not going to talk about that. Apart from reminding you, Polling Stations are open from 7am until 10pm and that you need to take photographic ID this year...