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Bedford Labour group seeks vote to abolish mayor as leader of Bedford Borough Council

The Bedford Borough Labour Group has proposed an Extraordinary Full Council meeting to trigger a public referendum, giving residents their first say in 20 years on how the local authority...

Monthly column: Labour to bring forward motion to strengthen local democracy and deliver better governance for Bedford Borough

Bedford Borough Labour Group will bring a motion to Full Council calling for a review of the Borough’s governance arrangements and for the process of changing the directly elected Executive Mayor...

Bedford Borough councillors honour emergency responders after “Bedford’s darkest day”

Bedford Borough Council has praised the multi-agency rescue response to last month's fatal train crash near Kempston Hardwick, labeling the incident "one of Bedford's darkest days"...

Council in crisis as mayor “adjusts” cabinet following high-profile resignations

Bedford's elected mayor, Tom Wootton (Conservative), has today (Tuesday) announced changes to his cabinet, following three high-profile resignations. He has reduced the...

Councillors unite against home demolitions in East West Rail plans

Bedford Borough councillors have unanimously approved a stronger response to East West Rail plans, raising concerns over home demolitions, construction disruption and impacts on communities...

Monthly column: East West Rail – Bedford Borough must be heard clearly, but decisions are not made locally

East West Rail is one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Bedford Borough in a generation. It has generated strong and often deeply divided views across our communities, particularly...

Removal of Bedford’s mayor could cost taxpayers an estimated £350,000

Removing Bedford’s mayor from office would cost local taxpayers an estimated £350,000, according to Bedford Borough Council, as opposition groups step up pressure on Tom Wootton to resign...

Labour councillors declare no confidence in Bedford mayor as opposition pressure grows

Bedford Borough Labour Group has declared no confidence in Mayor Tom Wootton, as opposition petitions calling for his resignation grow ahead of tonight’s council budget vote...

Labour group rejects “fence sitting” accusation after abstaining from budget vote

Labour’s decision to abstain from a vote over Bedford Borough Council’s defeated budget has sparked a debate over whether it was ‘sitting on the fence’. The budget, proposed by the...

Labour says abstaining on Bedford council budget was a “responsible choice”

Bedford Borough Labour Group has defended its decision to abstain after the council’s budget was voted down, saying the plans failed to secure long-term financial stability...

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