9 November 2026

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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...

East West Rail plan promises new Bedford station, hospital hub and Universal-ready line as leaders warn ‘big questions remain’

East West Rail has published a 277 page update including plans for a rebuilt Bedford station, a new Bedford St Johns next to the hospital, and major changes to the Marston Vale Line. Local leaders say...

“Impossibly bright” town centre Taco Bell sign sparks “misery” for neighbours

There's been whispers of excitement about the arrival on a new Taco Bell restaurant near Riverside Square, but for those living in nearby Pilgrims House, life has gone from serene to a "misery"...

Former Labour Bedford Borough councillor joins Green Party

Kempston Central and East councillor Caroline White has joined the Bedford Green Party, becoming the fourth Green member on Bedford Borough Council after leaving Labour in 2025...

Councillor questions council tax rises that could “subsidise free car parking” as poorer households face losing support

Plans to overhaul Bedford Borough Council’s council tax reduction scheme have come under fire for placing new financial burdens on the Borough’s poorest residents after a councillor...

Letters: “We cannot pull together while hurling abuse at each other”

Along with my Green colleagues on the council, I am massively frustrated to see the war of words between the Conservatives and LibDems about council finances again...

Disabled passengers and campaigners demand answers over Bedford Station lift delays

Parties abstain from government’s controversial disability benefit cuts vote

Bedford Borough’s Labour and Conservative Groups abstained on a motion urging the government to rethink its proposed disability benefit cuts. Green councillor Lucy Bywater...

Local MP joins protest against “Gatwick-sized” solar farm

North Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller (Conservative), is joining a walk this weekend to protest against a proposed solar farm that, campaigners say, will be larger than Gatwick Airport...