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Mayor’s leaked letter offers stark warning if budget isn’t approved

Bedford’s mayor has warned councillors that failure to approve the council’s new budget could mean unelected government officials running the council, according to a leaked letter...

Council aims to attract more social workers to prevent families “losing faith in the service”

Some children in Bedford borough’s safeguarding system have had close to 10 different social workers over the past two years, a council report has revealed. The finding appears in a...

Convenience store argues stronger alcohol sales would make them “more inclusive”

A Bedford convenience store seeking permission to sell stronger alcohol told councillors the move would make the business “more inclusive”. PD Express Food and Wine, at 28 Commercial Road...

Bedford Ian writes…

30 January 2026: Phallic frosting, Christmas curse, Parking politics, and Cricket cuisine. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...

Borough councillors say Special Area Charges call in to clarify decision

Labour councillors say their decision to send the mayor’s Special Area Charges decision back for reconsideration was not intended to lead to increased council tax charges for residents in Kempston West...

David Lloyd handed 999-year lease for former Oasis Beach Pool

Bedford Borough Council has agreed a 999-year lease of the former Oasis Beach Pool site to David Lloyd Leisure, paving the way for a private health and racquets club, new community access agreements...

Anger over Bedford’s evening parking grows while councillor defends controversial charges

Bedford Borough Council has defended new evening and overnight parking charges at River Street, Lurke Street and other town centre car parks, saying they are needed in a “serious financial situation”...

Unregistered homes costing £11,800 a week as foster carer shortage continues across Bedford Borough

Bedford Borough Council is spending up to £11,800 a week on unregistered homes as a foster carer shortage continues. Children in Bedford Borough are being placed in unregistered...

Biddenham locals raise flooding concerns after construction drainage issues

Biddenham residents living next to a new housing development off Bromham Road say they are still concerned about future flood risk, months after first raising concerns about water...

Bedford shop fined nearly £9,000 after selling vape to underage girl

A Bedford shop owner has been ordered to pay almost £9,000 after Kaka Super Shop in Dane Street sold a vape to a 14-year-old girl, despite a history of illegal cigarettes and vapes...

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