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Devolution deal in deadlock as Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes miss deadline

No agreement has been reached yet about a devolution deal for Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes (BLMK), after a government deadline passed earlier this week... Divided opinions about the best arrangements for a strategic mayoral authority for the region have left uncertainty surrounding a potential £186m annual pledge from central government.

In six months Bedfordians have turned over 2,750 tonnes of food waste into renewable energy

In the six months since weekly food waste collections were launched by Bedford Borough Council, Bedfordians have diverted over 2,790 tonnes of food waste from black bins...

Bedford Borough councillor charged with ‘threats to kill’ after home disturbance

Cllr Tim Casswell, speaker of Bedford Borough Council, has been charged with several offences after Bedfordshire Police were called to a property on Friday night (23 October)...

Bedford Ian writes…

23 October 2026: Bedford Ian for mayor, Deliberate deliberation, Bunyan balls-up, Jump scare, What a(i) disaster, and Fall back. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on...

Bedford Borough mayor’s assistant refutes government findings and denies undermining council finance officers

Bedford mayor's assistant Trevor Roff has hit back at a Whitehall inspection report, rejecting claims of overreach and refusing to be made a scapegoat while defending his scrutiny of spending...

Bedford mayor pushes for wider South Midlands authority to safeguard rural voices

Bedford Borough is defying a Whitehall ultimatum to join a four-council devolution deal with Luton and Milton Keynes, warning rural communities will be sidelined by large urban neighbours...

Councillors unanimously approve plans for new Great Barford GP surgery

Plans for a new GP surgery in Great Barford have taken a major step forward, bringing vital modern healthcare facilities and eight clinical rooms closer to rural Bedfordshire patients...

CPRE Bedfordshire demands independent review of town centre East West Rail route

East West Rail bosses insist taking trains through central Bedford is vital for regeneration and Universal UK, rejecting calls from campaigners who want a southern bypass to save £1 billion...

Bedford business owners propose new BID blueprint following critical council inspection report

Months after voting out the old BedfordBID, independent traders are launching a consultation to create a transparent replacement while the council grapples with...

Mayor ignores questions after posting political ‘power grab’ misinformation on social media

Elected mayor of Bedford Borough Tom Wootton has refused to answer questions after posting political claims on social media regarding government commissioners...

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