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Police on the beat on Bedford High Street. Image: Bedfordshire Police/Facebook

Scrapping PCCs raises concerns over Bedfordshire’s policing oversight

Bedfordshire leaders respond to plans to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners in 2028, raising concerns over how policing oversight will work across three local authorities...
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Crowds at McFly at Bedford Summer Sessions. Image Rebecca Goacher

Bedford Ian writes…

24 October 2025: Positivity please, Homecoming King, Ticking boxes, Political pivot and Zero problem. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
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Cllr Paul Edmonds. Image: Luton and Bedfordshire Green Party

“Betrayal of the public’s confidence in the council could take years to heal” says Green councillor

A Green councillor has accused Bedford Borough Council of betraying public trust, as a petition over the reorganisation of children’s centres exposed deep political divisions...
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An artist impression of how the new Universal Theme Park might look. It has a huge lake in the centre with various themed areas around it. it also show the entrance and 'city walk'

Bedford Borough’s Local Plan 2040 has “no credible future” in light of Universal plans

Bedford Borough Council has voted to withdraw its Local Plan 2040, following a warning from the government’s Planning Inspector that the plan has “no credible future” in light of the proposed...
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Cllr Henry Vann in Bedford Park. Image: North Bedfordshire Liberal Democrats

Monthly column: Bedford Borough left playing catch-up yet again

A massive new town at Tempsford has recently been announced by the Government. The new town is intended to have 40,000 homes, and thousands of these would fall within Bedford Borough...
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The Lloyds Bank building on Bedford High Street, Image: LDRS

Council scraps plans to buy former high street bank building

Plans to purchase the former Lloyds Bank building on Bedford High Street have been scrapped by Bedford Borough Council, amid ongoing financial pressure and questions over the future of...
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Cllr Henry Vann on the North Beds Liberal Democrat 2025 Village Tour. Image: Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats

Monthly column: Bedford can’t be back of the queue

Universal runs internationally renowned theme parks, and we welcome Universal’s intention to come to Bedford Borough. While visitors will be happy to queue for rides, when it comes...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Lib Dems accused of contradictions on CIPFA report validity as Bedford Borough council faces finance scrutiny

A bombshell independent finance review has sparked a political blame game as Bedford Borough Councillors clash over the actual state of the authority’s finances and the credibility...
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The exterior of Oasis swimming pool, before refurbishment, was often described as dirty and an eye-sore. Image: Bedford Independent

Watchdog orders Bedford Borough Council to release Fusion contract

Bedford Borough Council has been ordered by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to release information about the closure of its contract with leisure operator...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Exclusive: Bedford Borough Council told to tighten spending and boost income to avoid Section 114 notice

Bedford Borough Council has been warned it is already in “Section 114 territory” – the point at which a council effectively declares itself unable to set a balanced budget – unless...
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