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Monthly column: East West Rail – Bedford Borough must be heard clearly, but decisions are not made locally

East West Rail is one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Bedford Borough in a generation. It has generated strong and often deeply divided views across our communities, particularly...

Monthly column: Labour leader calls for unity and tough choices as Bedford faces financial storm

Leadership means doing what’s right, not what’s popular, to protect vital services and the borough’s future. The past few months have been among the most challenging I have witnessed during my...

Monthly column: Everyone deserves basic rights and protections at work

There are approximately 88,000 people in employment in Bedford Borough. Of these, it’s estimated there are 2,744 people on zero-hours contracts. I have always been concerned about...

Former councillor and “backbone” of Bedford politics Kay Burley dies

Kay Burley, the long-serving former councillor and Honorary Alderwoman of Bedford Borough, described as a "backbone" of local politics has died. Over 49 years, Kay Burley...

Mohammad Yasin celebrates “huge majority” as Labour claim decisive victory in Bedford & Kempston

In an unforgettable night for Labour, the party retained its Bedford Parliamentary seat. Mohammad Yasin, who was first elected in 2017, has won his third election. This time his majority is 9,430...

Labour announces candidate for Riverfield Ward election

The Bedford and Kempston Labour Party has announced its candidate for the upcoming by-election in Riverfield Ward on 2 May 2024. Warwick Mackie lives in Bedford and says he will seek...

Monthly column: Working in the interests of all Bedford Borough Residents

As has been the case for many years, even before becoming a Unitary Authority in 2009, Bedford Borough Council continues to be a ‘hung council’ with no party in overall control with a majority...

Monthly column: If you want a politics that serves you… this is your year

We start the new year with hope that 2024 will bring great things not just to us as individuals but for our Borough and the country. The policies of government affect us all on a daily basis and impact...

Queen’s Park Labour councillors promise to continue track record of “delivery for residents” if reelected

Labour councillors seeking reelection in Queen’s Park have committed to continuing their “track record of delivery for residents”. Following the boundary changes introduced...

Labour councillor seeking reelection says Kempston urgently needs improved health services

A Labour councillor seeking reelection in May has said Kempston urgently needs improved health services. Cllr James Valentine is standing again for the Kempston West Ward, and said...

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