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An AI generated image used by Bedford Borough Council that has caused controversy Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council criticised over AI-generated restaurant campaign image

Bedford Borough Council has faced criticism from local illustrators and residents after using an AI-generated image to promote its Bedford Restaurants World Cup campaign...
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'The Meeting' statue with socks on outside Bedford Old Town hall. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Ian writes…

22 May 2026: Sinking ship, Slim pickings, Poor timing, and Sock it to 'em. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it...
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Cllr Martin-Moran-Bryant represents Great Barford ward. Image: Bedford Borough Conservatives

Second senior councillor quits Mayor Wootton’s cabinet in days

Councillor Phillippa Martin-Moran-Bryant has resigned from Bedford Borough Council’s cabinet days after cllr Robert Rigby quit, increasing pressure on Mayor Tom Wootton...
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Mayor Tom Wootton standing along Bedfords Embankment with the town bridge in the background

Political pressure grows after senior councillor quits Mayor Wootton’s cabinet

Mayor Tom Wootton and opposition leaders have reacted after senior Conservative councillor Robert Rigby resigned from Bedford Borough Council’s cabinet. Senior councillors have traded blows...
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Cllr Robert Rigby. Image: Bedford Borough Conservatives

Respected senior councillor quits Mayor Wootton’s cabinet with immediate effect

Senior Conservative councillor Robert Rigby has resigned from Bedford Borough Council’s cabinet, citing concerns over Mayor Tom Wootton’s leadership. Cllr Rigby, who represents...
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Bedford Borough’s Local Plan still valid despite housing supply shortfall, councillors told

Bedford Borough Council’s inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply does not mean its Local Plan is “obsolete” – but it can weaken some housing policies used...
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Mayes Yard, Bedford Town Centre artist’s impression. Image: Cityheart.

Bedford Borough Council selects preferred bidder for former Debenhams redevelopment

Bedford Borough Council has selected regeneration specialist Cityheart as preferred bidder for the Mayes Yard redevelopment, including the former Debenhams site...
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Approximate location for up to 1,000 new homes off Ford End Road Image Google MyMaps Map data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar Technologies via LDRS

Plans for up to 1,000 homes at Bedford gasholders site move forward

Plans for up to 1,000 homes on Bedford’s former Ford End Road gasholders site have moved forward as developers seek a ruling on environmental assessment requirements...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Letters: The mayor is asking the electorate to judge him on his record – he might as well just resign

In the Green Party, we were interested in the Mayor’s comments about the next election, that “the town should go Green”. Whether he was talking about Bedford or Kempston, he’s right...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Independent panel raises alarm over pace of Bedford council recovery plan

An independent panel has warned Bedford Borough Council its recovery plans show an “optimism bias”, calling for faster delivery and stronger financial management. Yesterday’s Finance and...
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