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Mayor Tom Wootton was elected in 2023. Image: Bedford Borough Council.

Monthly column: Fixing the financial firestorm: A Borough brought back from the brink

When the new Conservative administration took office in Bedford Borough in 2023, the scale of the financial crisis it inherited was both shocking and unacceptable. On day one, the incoming...
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Grafitti saying 'Its coming home' with a St George's Cross on a bridge in Bedford

Bedford Ian writes…

1 August 2025: Pedal power, graffiti manifestation and Here We Go. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Mowsbury Golf and Squash Complex

Padel courts planned for Mowsbury Golf and Squash Complex

Bedford’s mayor has approved a £300,000 investment to build new padel tennis courts at the Mowsbury Golf and Squash Complex, marking the first publicly available facility...
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Mayor approves £2.5m Kempston Pool refurbishment

Bedford’s mayor has greenlit a £2.5 million refurbishment of Kempston Pool and Fitness Centre, with construction work scheduled to begin in April 2026. Mayor Tom Wootton approved...
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A new interactive Google Map featuring a shaded area to denote the new Dog PSCO Zone.

Interactive map to help residents understand Bedford’s new Dog Control Zones

Restrictions on dogs in Bedford have been expanded to cover dozens of new locations in the town. Read: New three-year PSPO covering irresponsible dog ownership introduced...
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Families enjoying the fun at Kempston Family Day in Addison Howard Park

Fun for all ages at Kempston Family Day this Saturday

There's fun for all ages at Kempston Family Day this Saturday (2 August) as Addison Howard Park hosts a community celebration filled with exciting activities for all from 11am - 6pm....
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electric scooters on a town pavement

New Public Space Protection Order tackles antisocial behaviour but ‘safe’ cycling permitted

Bedford’s mayor has approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at tackling a range of antisocial behaviours in the town centre. The executive decision...
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Stock image of two dogs

New three-year PSPO covering irresponsible dog ownership introduced

Bedford Borough Council has approved a renewed three-year Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle irresponsible dog ownership, expanding restrictions to cover dozens...
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Borough Hall. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Despite volume of FOI requests, council has no internal or public disclosure log

Bedford Borough Council received 1,299 Freedom of Information (FOI) requests between April 2023 and March 2024, according to newly released figures. But despite the volume...
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Members of the Bedford Labour Group pictured in St Mary's Gardens overlooking the River Great Ouse

Bedford Labour Group calls for “unity and responsibilty” following damning CIPFA report

Bedford Borough Labour Group has today (Monday, July 28) reaffirmed its “commitment to residents, frontline services and financial stability” in the wake of a damning report...
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