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Monthly column: Fixing the financial firestorm: A Borough brought back from the brink

When the new Conservative administration took office in Bedford Borough in 2023, the scale of the financial crisis it inherited was both shocking and unacceptable. On day one, the incoming...

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...

Council faces ‘existential threat’ as councillors discuss overspend forecast

Bedford Borough Council is facing an “existential threat” if it fails to get this year’s budget back under control, a senior councillor has warned. Councillor Michael Headley (Lib Dem, Putnoe)...

Mayor defends cancelled meeting as concerns grow over how council overspend will be tackled

Concerns have been raised over how Bedford Borough Council will balance its budget after the mayor cancelled this month’s executive meeting, which could have looked at recouping...

Council says new budget will “build services back up”

Bedford Borough Council has a history of making many cuts – but the new budget will “build services back up”, according to the councillor overseeing the council’s finances. Councillor Jim Weir...

Councillors begin budget bust-up ahead of council tax meeting

With a full council meeting taking place next week Bedford Borough Councillors have been getting their pitches in early for what looks like will be a 'budget bust up' on 5 February. Bedford...

Bedford Borough Council invites local community to share their views on budget proposals

Bedford Borough Council has invited residents and businesses to share their views on its 2025/26 budget proposals. It said its priorities span essential services, including planning...

Bedfordians asked for views on council’s budget

Bedford Borough Council is inviting Bedfordians and local businesses to share their views on their budget proposals for 2025/26. The Council say they have ambitious plans that they...

Concerns “record council tax rises” on the way to bridge Bedford Borough Council’s budget gaps

Councillors have reacted strongly to the analysis of Bedford Borough Council's finances that suggests "record council tax rises" could be on the way for Bedfordians to cover a...

Bedford Borough councillors in budget-balancing ‘reserves row’

Bedford borough Lib Dems have said the Conservative administration had to use reserves to balance their budget. But the Conservatives said that they are just following the Lib Dem suggestion to use...

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