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‘We didn’t create the moon’ – Bedford Borough Council’s response to ignorant social media comments goes viral

Bedford Borough Council’s has been praised for its response to comments about its Ramadan and Lent posts, after its sharp reply – including “we didn’t create the moon” – has now gone viral...

Traffic worries in Queen’s Park as EWR proposes location for multi-storey station car park

People in Bedford’s Queen’s Park have warned their neighbourhood could be overwhelmed by traffic and congestion under East West Rail (EWR) proposals for a multi-storey station car park...

Breaking news: Bedford Borough councillors agree budget with almost 5% council tax rise

Bedford Borough Council has approved the 2026/27 budget, which includes an almost 5% rise in council tax. Council Tax will increase by 4.99% (2.99% core plus 2% Adult Social Care precept) to help...

Rot found years before Bedford’s Queen’s Bridge closure as councillors trade blame

Inspection reports for Bedford’s Queen’s Bridge recorded rot and timber deterioration years before its closure in August 2025, as councillors dispute whether the bridge was properly...

Labour councillors declare no confidence in Bedford mayor as opposition pressure grows

Bedford Borough Labour Group has declared no confidence in Mayor Tom Wootton, as opposition petitions calling for his resignation grow ahead of tonight’s council budget vote...

DfT refuses to say if Bedford’s corrected pothole data changes red rating

The DfT has refused to say whether corrected pothole data from Bedford Borough Council has been processed or would change Bedford’s red rating, as the ruling Conservatives insist figures...

Bedford Borough Council could form new Foundation Strategic Authority with others in region

Bedford Borough Council could form a new Foundation Strategic Authority with Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire and Luton as part of the next stage of England’s devolution programme...

Bedford Borough councillors launch two more petitions calling for mayor’s resignation

After Bedford's Liberal Democrats launched a petition on Friday (13 February) calling for the resignation of Bedford's elected mayor, Tom Wootton (Conservative), two further 'parallel'...

Wootton GP surgery rebuild plan sees £96,000 shortfall

A borough council business case for a new GP surgery in Wootton estimates the capital cost at nearly £5 million, but councillors have raised concerns about a £96,000 income gap...

Letters: Every petty sniping councillor should be ashamed of helping to run this Borough’s affairs into the ground

Oh, the joy of reading Paul Hutchison's delicious take-down of Tom Wootton's pompous, disastrous tenure at the helm of our council. It's long overdue that someone should point out the emperor...

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