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Council staff cuts on the cards to help balance Borough’s books

Bedford Borough Council is planning to reduce staff numbers as part of its financial recovery programme. This is forecast to save £4.2 million a year in savings from April 2026 through what its...
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Pothole on De Parys Avenue 12 January 2026. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council sent wrong data to DfT which led to ‘red’ pothole ranking

Bedford Borough Council admits sending incorrect roads data to the DfT after being branded “red” for potholes, as the Mayor, MP and government trade blows over funding, figures and transparency...
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170 under-18s referred to drug or alcohol services across Bedfordshire last year

More than 130 under-18s were referred to drug or alcohol services in Central Bedfordshire last year, with 87 young people entering structured treatment, according to figures released...
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Bedford Borough Council minutes amended after accusation they downplayed exploitation allegations

A Bedford Borough councillor has secured a change to official committee minutes after arguing they downplayed the seriousness of allegations involving the treatment of a care worker...
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Weekly food waste collections to launch across Bedford Borough in March

Bedford Borough residents will start weekly food waste collections from Monday, 30 March 2026, with new kitchen caddies and outdoor bins helping turn leftovers into green energy and fertiliser...
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Locals plea for full Environmental Impact Assessment for 400 Kempston homes plan

Objectors are calling on Bedford Borough Council to insist a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is needed for a proposed development of up to 400 homes on farmland...
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Increased demand will see Bedford’s SEND budget stay in deficit despite more government funding

Bedford Borough Council’s budget for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is forecast to remain in deficit next year, despite a headline increase in...
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Bedford & Kempston MP writes to Mayor over ‘unacceptable’ road conditions

Bedford & Kempston MP Mohammad Yasin has urged Mayor Tom Wootton to accept government support after Bedford was rated ‘red’ for potholes, despite a 2023 report once ranking its roads...
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Public safety concerns over Midland Road supermarket’s late night alcohol licence

A new Bedford supermarket has applied for permission to sell alcohol and hot food late into the night, prompting objections from police and local councillors over public safety concerns...
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Pothole on De Parys Avenue 12 January 2026. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford among 13 worst authorities for fixing potholes

Bedford Borough Council is among the 13 lowest-ranking local authorities on a new government system that measures how councils are tackling potholes. The new red, amber and green...
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