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Councillors gather in council chambers for the extraordinary full council meeting to debate and vote on a motion to hold a referendum on the position of Mayor of Bedford Borough, 16 September 2026. Image: Bedford Independent screenshot of Bedford Borough Council webcast.

Bedford Borough Council rejects £375k mayoral referendum as Conservative group members abstain

Labour suffered a setback in Bedford Borough Council as a motion to hold a £375k mayoral referendum was defeated, while senior Conservative councillors refused to back Mayor Tom Wootton...
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Mayor Tom Wootton signing 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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East West Rail (EWR) jacket

Mayor responds after councillors question East West Rail interest

Mayor Tom Wootton has explained his declared East West Rail pecuniary interest after councillors questioned his involvement in the project during a Bedford Borough Council debate...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Third cabinet resignation sparks questions over mayor’s East West Rail interest

A third Bedford Borough cabinet resignation has intensified pressure on Mayor Tom Wootton, with Sarah Gallagher’s resignation letter raising concerns over East West Rail...
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Oasis Beach Pool is officially open. (l-r) General Manager, Ricky Whiting; Mayor Tom Wootton; Cllr Sarah Gallager; CEO Bedford Borough Council, Laura Church; CEO GLL, Peter Bundey. Image: Bedford Borough Council.

Councillor resigns over “unethical and corrupt behaviour” on Borough Council executive

Cllr Sarah Gallagher has resigned from Bedford Borough Council’s executive cabinet, saying she could no longer continue in an executive where she believed “unethical and corrupt..."
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Stock image of a tennis coach guiding youngsters on a Bedford Borough Council owned tennis court

Free sessions returning to Bedford’s tennis courts as council teams up with the NTA

Free tennis is returning to Bedford Park this summer as part of a new jointly-funded programme from Bedford Borough Council and the National Tennis Association (NTA)...
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Spring Concert 2026 at Bedford Park Bandstand. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Park upgrades finished after refurbishment of iconic bandstand

Refurbishment works at Bedford Park have now been completed, including upgrades to the historic bandstand, footpaths and flower beds. The works form part of a wider programme of improvements...
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Oasis Beach Pool is officially open. (l-r) General Manager, Ricky Whiting; Mayor Tom Wootton; Cllr Sarah Gallager; CEO Bedford Borough Council, Laura Church; CEO GLL, Peter Bundey. Image: Bedford Borough Council.

Bedford Borough Council pleased with response to Oasis Beach Pool sale

Bedford Borough Council has said it is “pleased” with the response to the marketing to sell Oasis Beach Pool. In September, the council launched a bidding process for the “much-loved” site...
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A group of school children with Ukuleles as part of the new Ukulibrary lending scheme Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford children invited to pick up a ukulele and play with new Ukulibrary lending scheme

Bedford Music Service and Bedford Central Library are launching the Ukulibrary – a fun, free way for local children to borrow a ukulele and start learning to play....
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Oasis Beach Pool is officially open. (l-r) General Manager, Ricky Whiting; Mayor Tom Wootton; Cllr Sarah Gallager; CEO Bedford Borough Council, Laura Church; CEO GLL, Peter Bundey. Image: Bedford Borough Council.

Oasis Beach Pool to shut for winter as Bedford waits to learn what will happen next

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that Oasis Beach Pool will close from Monday, 3 November 2025 for the winter while it reviews options for the site’s future. The landmark leisure centre...
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