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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Third cabinet resignation sparks questions over mayor’s East West Rail interest

A third Bedford Borough cabinet resignation has intensified pressure on Mayor Tom Wootton, with Sarah Gallagher’s resignation letter raising concerns over East West Rail...
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Artist's impression of the new Bedford Midland Station main entrance. Image EWR Co

East West Rail could reshape Bedford’s future but debate continues over local impact

East West Rail could bring jobs and growth to Bedford, but concerns remain over disruption, traffic, demolitions and how the project will affect local communities...
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Bedford's elected mayor, Tom Wotton, pictured by Riverside Square

Mayor hits back after Lib Dems warn proposed council constitutional changes could limit public voice

Lib Dems say the Mayor wants to “silence the public” as a leaked document reveals proposed constitutional changes. The Mayor says the review will improve governance. The document, seen...
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Queen's Bridge. Image Bedford Borough Council

Rot found years before Bedford’s Queen’s Bridge closure as councillors trade blame

Inspection reports for Bedford’s Queen’s Bridge recorded rot and timber deterioration years before its closure in August 2025, as councillors dispute whether the bridge was properly...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough councillors launch two more petitions calling for mayor’s resignation

After Bedford's Liberal Democrats launched a petition on Friday (13 February) calling for the resignation of Bedford's elected mayor, Tom Wootton (Conservative), two further 'parallel'...
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Tom Wootton (Conservative) and his supporters on 5 May 2023, the night he was elected mayor of Bedford Borough

Bedford Ian writes…

13 February: Teflon Tom?, Ghost writer, Apostrophe apathy, and Heroes among us. 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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Mayor Tom Wootton was elected in 2023. Image: Bedford Borough Council.

Breaking news: Councillors launch joint petition calling for Bedford Borough mayor to resign

Councillors across Bedford Borough Council have launched a joint petition calling for Mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative) to resign. The announcement was made in an...
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