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27 February 2026: BBC negative, BBC wrong, Pedantic rubbish, and Water laugh. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

Senior councillor praises Bedford Independent reporting accuracy amid row over Government financial support

A council row breaks out over the meaning of Exceptional Financial Support, as the Conservative leader says the Bedford Independent was the only outlet to report it accurately...

‘You’re gonna need a bigger… bin lorry’ – Council’s appeal to find owner of fly-tipped boat

A white and burgundy boat named ‘Bacchus’ has been found abandoned on Odell Road near Sharnbrook and is being treated as fly-tipping. Council officers are appealing for information...

Bedford council tax rises approved with budget only balanced by Government support

Bedford Borough Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, raising £133.5m locally as the budget relies on Government Exceptional Financial Support...

New committee will oversee council’s Improvement Plan and savings programme

Bedford Borough Council is set to establish a new committee to oversee the delivery of its Improvement Plan and savings programme. The Finance and Improvement Committee will hold its first...

Councillor warns retrospective planning must not reward non-compliance as Kempston car dealership rejected

Bedford Borough Council has refused retrospective planning permission for a used car dealership operating from a former commercial unit in Kempston, after councillors said the access...

Decision on Oakley Pre-School play hours deferred for site visit

A decision on extending outdoor play hours at an Oakley pre-school has been deferred after councillors voted to carry out a site visit before making a ruling. Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee...

Council plan to save up to £60million on adult services costs over next four years

Bedford Borough Council is pursuing a transformation programme in Adult Services that could generate between £42 million and £60 million in savings over four years, councillors were...

Kempston MOT centre plans rejected after local objections

Borough councillors have refused plans to turn a former car sales site in Park Road, Kempston, into an MOT centre after residents warned it would worsen congestion and harm the character...

Removal of Bedford’s mayor could cost taxpayers an estimated £350,000

Removing Bedford’s mayor from office would cost local taxpayers an estimated £350,000, according to Bedford Borough Council, as opposition groups step up pressure on Tom Wootton to resign...

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