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What is a “best value” inspection – and why does it matter to Bedford?

A Best Value inspection is one of the most serious forms of government intervention in local government, and it's about to be carried out on Bedford Borough Council. Ordered by ministers under...

What happens if a council “goes bust”? Section 114 explained as Bedford faces financial pressure

Councils can’t technically go bankrupt, but they can issue a Section 114 notice. This guide explains what it is, what happens next, and what it could mean for services, council tax and local decision-making...

Bedford Borough mayor calls for CEO’s resignation over “systemic mismanagement” at council

Bedford mayor Tom Wootton has blamed “systemic mismanagement” within the council after ministers ordered a Best Value inspection amid financial and governance concerns...

Council to hold public meeting on latest East West Rail Bedford plans

Bedford Borough Council will hold a public meeting at Borough Hall on Monday, 16 February to discuss the latest East West Rail proposals and hear residents’ views. The in-person session will...

Breaking news: Government inspectors to examine Bedford Borough Council as financial pressures continue

Bedford Borough Council will undergo a three-month best value inspection by a government inspector and two assistants as the authority continues to tackle its financial challenges...

Update given on Wixams GP surgery as £5.5 million allocated to project

Bedford Borough councillors pressed for reassurance of a long-delayed GP surgery in Wixams after the council approved £5.5 million in funding, subject to NHS commitments...

Permission for HMO denied by Bedford Borough Council after retrospective application

Bedford Borough Council has refused retrospective planning permission for the change of use of a Bedford house from a dwelling to a house in multiple occupation (HMO)...

£7,000 fines for environmental crimes awarded to Bedford Borough Council already this year

This year, Bedford Borough Council has already secured £7,000 in fines for environmental crimes, including fly-tipping, vehicle abandonment, and highway obstruction after multiple...

Podington plans prevented by Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council has refused plans for up to nine new homes on brownfield land in a north Bedfordshire village. The application (25/02558/PIP) sought approval for between five and...

Council unanimously opposes East West Rail’s car park relocation plans

Bedford Borough Council has unanimously supported a motion by local councillors to oppose the relocation of a multi-storey car park at Bedford station as part of the East West Rail project...

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