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Monthly column: Looking back at 2025 and forward to 2026

Despite significant financial pressures, we made real progress on a major regeneration project. The Bedford River Valley Park was approved late in 2025 through a Collaboration Agreement...

“Critical month” ahead for Bedford Borough warns mayor

Bedford’s mayor has warned that there is a “critical month” ahead as councillors question whether the authority may need Exceptional Financial Support. Bedford Borough Council may be...

Council’s “inward-looking culture” to blame for financial mess claims former employee

A former Bedford Borough Council employee has said an “inward-looking culture” is to blame for missing “significant opportunities to save millions of pounds that are now desperately needed...

Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils look at reducing council tax support for area’s poorest families

Bedford Borough Council is proposing to cut council tax support for low income households from April 2026, while Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting on similar changes as both authorities...

Bedford Borough Council opens second phase of 2026/27 budget consultation

Bedford Borough Council has opened phase two of its 2026/27 budget consultation as it tackles a £32m shortfall. Residents, businesses and partners are urged to share their views by...

Bedford Borough Council’s executive accused of treating public consultations “with contempt”

Bedford Borough Council’s administration has been accused of treating public consultations “with contempt”. The claim was made during Wednesday night’s Executive (19 November) following...

Opposition pressure forces rethink on Bedford Borough Council fee rises

Bedford Borough Council has delayed planned fee increases until January and scaled back pest control rises for low-income residents, following last-minute challenges from opposition...

Price increases proposed for Bedford Borough Council services

Bedford Borough Council is proposing to increase the majority of its fees and charges by around 10 per cent from December 1, 2025 as it tries to close a growing financial gap...

Monthly column: Labour leader calls for unity and tough choices as Bedford faces financial storm

Leadership means doing what’s right, not what’s popular, to protect vital services and the borough’s future. The past few months have been among the most challenging I have witnessed during my...

Monthly column: Leading Bedford Borough Council through financial challenge – a call to action

Across the country, councils are facing unprecedented financial pressures and Bedford Borough is no exception. The cost of delivering essential services like adult social care, children’s...

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