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13 June 2025: Midland Road rage, Zebra sequel, and Meeting mayhem. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all...

Mayor and executive miss key scrutiny meeting to attend dinner with MP

Concerns over transparency and leadership at Bedford Borough Council have intensified after it was revealed that the Mayor and all Conservative Executive Members failed to attend a key...

“Significant health concerns” remain despite Bedford’s high rate of green spaces

Bedford borough has one of the highest rates of green space access in the country, with 84.2 per cent of adults living near parks and open spaces, but "significant health concerns" remain say...

Apparent drop in temporary accommodation numbers a “data issue” amidst claims of poor customer service

A reported drop in the number of Bedford borough households in temporary accommodation was the result of data errors, as charity 'Just Us' accuse housing officers of bad behaviour...

Opinion: Don’t let its glow up go to waste, we must all look after Midland Road

It may have taken the best part of ten months, and a lot of noise, disruption and traffic diversions but finally, the first part of the Midland Road regeneration is complete, helping to revitalise...

Mayor defends cancelled meeting as concerns grow over how council overspend will be tackled

Concerns have been raised over how Bedford Borough Council will balance its budget after the mayor cancelled this month’s executive meeting, which could have looked at recouping...

Letters: It’s not a political row to raise concerns about Bedford Borough policing

In a recent Bedford Ian column, it was said the police row was now becoming a political row. In my opinion, this is completely wrong. The Police and Crime Commissioner’s role is to advocate...

Fifth application made to convert the Fox and Hounds pub

Plans to change the use of a Bedford pub have returned while a third appeal is still being considered, as Bedford Borough Council has received a fifth application to convert The Fox And Hounds...

Council staff told to return to the office three days a week as mayor cancels ‘thin agenda’ meeting

Bedford Borough Council staff will now be expected to work from the office at least three days a week, as part of a shift in workplace policy announced tonight by Mayor Tom Wootton...

Free school project in Bedford ‘still paused’ as council warns of place shortfall

A new free school project for Bedford borough remains indefinitely paused by the government, a committee heard yesterday. This development has sparked disappointment for...

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