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Books on the shelves of one of the libraries in Bedford Borough. Image Bedford Borough Council

Council launches consultation on £4.5m regeneration of Bedford Central Library

Bedford Borough Council is asking the public for its views on a new Library Strategy, including a £4.5m investment to modernise Bedford Central Library. The proposal is part of...
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Bedford junior aquathlon returns to Bedford

The Bedford junior aquathlon returns Sunday 11 October, a swimming and running event for local schoolchildren. Now in its 20th year organised by Bedford Borough…
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Young Bedford artists showcase big ambitions in ‘Aspire’ exhibition

An art competition showcasing over 100 works of art by pupils from 40 schools across Bedford Borough has opened at the Higgins. The Aspire: Nurturing Your Potential exhibition...
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Everything you need to know as Bedford River Festival returns next month

Bedford River Festival returns on 18 and 19 July with dragon boats, raft races, live music, classic cars, watersports and family entertainment. Thousands of people are expected to descend on...
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Nearly 800 people take part in Bedford wellbeing event at Bedford Park

Nearly 800 people attended Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park at Bedford Park, enjoying yoga, mindfulness and wellness activities for all ages and abilities. The annual Yoga and Wellbeing...
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Mayor Tom Wootton signs off the new cabinet in June 2026. Image Bedford Borough Council

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...
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Council aims to attract more social workers to prevent families “losing faith in the service”

Some children in Bedford borough’s safeguarding system have had close to 10 different social workers over the past two years, a council report has revealed. The finding appears in a...
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Modern GP surgery coming to Wootton thanks to NHS investment

A new GP surgery is set to be built in Wootton as part of a £17 million investment in local healthcare across Bedford Borough. The announcement follows a meeting between Bedford’s mayor...
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Councillor raises concerns over fairness of national adult social care policy

A review of Bedford Borough Council’s adult social care charging policy raised concerns over fairness in means-testing and whether vulnerable residents are struggling to access financial...
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New Bedford Borough SEND school will open mid-November after delay

Rivertree Free SEND school in Kempston, Bedford borough’s new special educational needs school, will be complete by mid-November according to the council's top officer for...
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