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Cllr Abu Sultan leader of Bedford Borough Labour Group

Monthly column: Bedford Borough’s future demands better leadership, not more political division

Bedford Borough Council is at a crossroads. Two major developments in recent weeks have brought some difficult questions into focus: the damning Best Value Inspection report...
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Bedford Ian writes…

30 October 2026: Horror hack, Slasher stare, and Dead man walking. 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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Bedford Ian writes…

23 October 2026: Bedford Ian for mayor, Deliberate deliberation, Bunyan balls-up, Jump scare, What a(i) disaster, and Fall back. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Bedford Borough mayor’s assistant refutes government findings and denies undermining council finance officers

Bedford mayor's assistant Trevor Roff has hit back at a Whitehall inspection report, rejecting claims of overreach and refusing to be made a scapegoat while defending his scrutiny of spending...
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Revellers enjoying the atmosphere at the St Cuthbert's Street Festival

Bedford business owners propose new BID blueprint following critical council inspection report

Months after voting out the old BedfordBID, independent traders are launching a consultation to create a transparent replacement while the council grapples with...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Mayor ignores questions after posting political ‘power grab’ misinformation on social media

Elected mayor of Bedford Borough Tom Wootton has refused to answer questions after posting political claims on social media regarding government commissioners...
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Universal United Kingdom Resort logo. Image Universal Destinations and Experiences

Council and Universal reassure Bedfordians over delivering long-term positive benefits for borough

Bedford Borough Council and Universal Destinations & Experiences have reassured local people they remain committed to delivering the new resort despite a critical inspection...
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Mayor Tom Wootton standing along Bedfords Embankment with the town bridge in the background

Bedford Borough Council to review mayor’s assistant role after political interference allegations

Bedford Borough Council is reviewing the mayor's assistant role following a damning report highlighting political interference and bullying. The Best Value Inspection report found...
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Bedford Town Centre from above

Letters: Together we can BID for a better Bedford

I read the recent letter calling for greater respect for Bedford with considerable interest. Like the author, I believe our town has enormous potential, and I recognise the frustration...
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Bedford Borough Council political parties collage

Bedford Ian writes…

16 October 2026: Shape up or ship out, Happy hedgehog, and Insightfully inciting. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough...
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