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Bedford's elected mayor, Tom Wotton, pictured by Riverside Square

Mayor hits back after Lib Dems warn proposed council constitutional changes could limit public voice

Lib Dems say the Mayor wants to “silence the public” as a leaked document reveals proposed constitutional changes. The Mayor says the review will improve governance. The document, seen...
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Cllr Lucy Bywater (Bedford Green Party). Image: Cllr Lucy Bywater

Councillors urged to talk with government over “deeply concerning” proposed constitutional change

Bedford borough councillors have been urged to raise concerns with the government over what they describe as a democratic weakness in the law, as the council updates its constitution...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Changes to Bedford Borough Council constitution will give mayor more power

Bedford Borough Council is changing its constitution to align with legal advice that says a mayoral decision cannot be overruled at a Full Council meeting –  even if a majority of councillors...
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