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Bedford council confident of £18.6m savings despite ‘significant risks’

Bedford Borough Council says it is confident it will deliver £18.6m of savings this year despite a £1.8m gap, delays and significant risks highlighted in a committee report...
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Road sign pointing to the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Barkers Lane, Bedford. Image: Bedford Borough Council

“Too small” Bedford tip set for replacement as queues frustrate locals

Bedford Borough Council is drawing up plans for a new recycling centre as residents raise concerns over congestion at Barker’s Lane. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service...
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Investigation finds Bedfordshire pension fund tied to major fossil fuel investments

Bedfordshire Pension Fund is among 60 UK local government schemes linked to £8bn invested in US gas terminals, according to an investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism...
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Bus cuts to hit Putnoe and Goldington as Stagecoach reshapes Bedford network

Parts of Putnoe, Goldington and north Bedford face bus cuts under Stagecoach changes, while other routes will be extended or improved from 31 May. Changes to Bedford’s...
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Bedford Borough collects 170 tonnes of food waste in first two weeks

Bedford Borough Council says 170 tonnes of food waste have been collected in two weeks as residents are urged to report bin issues online. More than 170 tonnes of food waste...
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Long-awaited Wixams health centre to open in 2029 after £7m funding secured

A new health centre in Wixams is expected to open in 2029 after nearly £7m in NHS funding was secured, with plans progressing through a partnership between councils and developers...
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Step up against stalking: Bedford community walk returns this April

An annual walk to raise awareness of stalking and its impact on individuals and communities is taking place in Bedford on Friday (24 April). The Walk Against Stalking is part of National...
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Bedford Ian writes…

17 April 2026: Nothing's free, Pub's open, Mousseless society, Strong defence, and Banana blunder. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...
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£2 million planned savings shortfall facing Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council is facing a shortfall of nearly £2 million in planned savings, with more than half of the projects behind schedule, a new report shows. A report to the...
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Services cuts still on the cards as Bedford Borough Council grapples with budget

Bedford Borough Council could reduce some services to minimum legal levels and increase charges as part of an “emergency” plan to stabilise its finances. The council’s...
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