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Former councillor and “backbone” of Bedford politics Kay Burley dies

Kay Burley, the long-serving former councillor and Honorary Alderwoman of Bedford Borough, described as a "backbone" of local politics has died. Over 49 years, Kay Burley...

Kempston Central and East Labour councillor says he has “proven” track record of delivering for locals

A Labour councillor seeking reelection as a councillor for Kempston Central and East said it has been a “privilege from day one” and he has a “proven” track record of delivering for locals...

New Labour candidates call for a council that listens to Bedford people

Two new Labour candidates chosen to run for in next year's council elections in Bedford have said Bedfordians want a council to "listen to them and give the town the services it needs." Zara Layne...

Two Labour councillors announce they will stand down at 2023 election

Two Labour councillors, with a combined tally of 61 years of service, have announced they will stand down at the next local election. Harpur Ward Councillor Louise Jackson...

“It’s the government’s fault” says Labour councillor in anticipation of cuts to services

Any cuts to Bedford Borough Council’s services will be blamed on council members and not the government, a councillor has warned. Councillor Kay Burley (Labour, Kempston...

Concerns over pollution in Bedford’s River Great Ouse

The source of the recent contamination of the River Great Ouse has yet to be identified, Bedford Borough Council has said. Last week’s Environment & Sustainable Communities Overview & Scrutiny Committee...

To attract more bees to your garden “plant more blue flowers” says local Tory councillor

If you want to encourage more bees and butterflies to your garden, then you should grow more blue flowers. This was a gardening tip from Bedford Borough councillor Graeme Coombes...

Councillor describes government funding bids as a “crazy” way to plan for public services

Having to bid for funding is a “crazy” way to plan – according to a frustrated Bedford borough councillor. And councillor Kay Burley (Labour, Kempston Central & East Ward) said that...

Bedford Borough ranked 322 out of the 333 local planning authorities.

Bedford Borough Council planners try to keep applicants up to date with decision delays, but if they updated them every day the planners wouldn’t have the time to do anything else...

Planning department relies on costly consultants to clear caseload backlog

Bedford Borough Council offers a “challenging but rewarding career” for planners, offers “almost everything” a planner is likely to experience, but the high caseload needs to be tackled...

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