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Mayor says Bedford council will ‘get out of’ financial difficulties despite concerns

Bedford Borough Council is facing a financial shortfall of around £5 million, but Mayor Tom Wootton says he remains confident the authority can balance its budget by year-end...

Independent panel raises alarm over pace of Bedford council recovery plan

An independent panel has warned Bedford Borough Council its recovery plans show an “optimism bias”, calling for faster delivery and stronger financial management. Yesterday’s Finance and...

Questions over scrutiny as Bedford council officers retain broad decision making powers

Senior officers and councillors at Bedford Borough Council will continue to take a wide range of decisions without full Executive sign-off under updated governance arrangements...

Bedford council confident of £18.6m savings despite ‘significant risks’

Bedford Borough Council says it is confident it will deliver £18.6m of savings this year despite a £1.8m gap, delays and significant risks highlighted in a committee report...

£2 million planned savings shortfall facing Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council is facing a shortfall of nearly £2 million in planned savings, with more than half of the projects behind schedule, a new report shows. A report to the...

Services cuts still on the cards as Bedford Borough Council grapples with budget

Bedford Borough Council could reduce some services to minimum legal levels and increase charges as part of an “emergency” plan to stabilise its finances. The council’s...

Monthly column: Keeping focus in challenging times while recognising how far we’ve come

At a time when Bedford Borough is facing intense financial and political scrutiny, it’s more important than ever that residents hear an honest message: yes, the challenges are real...

Mayor says Bedford Borough Council has “real troubles” as new finance committee begins work

Bedford Borough Council has created a Finance and Improvement Committee to monitor its recovery plan and savings programme, as mayor Tom Wootton warned the authority faces...

New committee will oversee council’s Improvement Plan and savings programme

Bedford Borough Council is set to establish a new committee to oversee the delivery of its Improvement Plan and savings programme. The Finance and Improvement Committee will hold its first...

Breaking news: Bedford Borough councillors agree budget with almost 5% council tax rise

Bedford Borough Council has approved the 2026/27 budget, which includes an almost 5% rise in council tax. Council Tax will increase by 4.99% (2.99% core plus 2% Adult Social Care precept) to help...

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