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28 August 2026
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Mayes Yard, Bedford Town Centre artist’s impression. Image: Cityheart.

Monthly column: Putting the heart back into Bedford town centre

When I stood to become mayor, I made a simple promise. That Bedford town centre would once again become somewhere people choose to visit. Somewhere to shop. Somewhere to...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Debenhams row continues, but Bedford Borough mayor makes public guarantee over sale price

A political debate over the regeneration of Mayes Yard has escalated following concerns raised over agreement terms and annual running costs for Bedford's former Debenhams...
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The former Debenhams building and the 'faces' at the top of Silver Street and Bedford High Street Image Bedford Independent

Political row erupts over Mayes Yard site £1 transfer, but Mayor says developer will fund regeneration

Bedford Borough Council faces opposition after agreeing to transfer the former Debenhams site for £1, though Mayor Tom Wootton insists developer City Heart will fund the regeneration...
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Mayes Yard, Bedford Town Centre artist’s impression. Image: Cityheart.

Bedford Borough Council selects preferred bidder for former Debenhams redevelopment

Bedford Borough Council has selected regeneration specialist Cityheart as preferred bidder for the Mayes Yard redevelopment, including the former Debenhams site...
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