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Mayor says Bedford council will ‘get out of’ financial difficulties despite concerns

Bedford Borough Council is facing a financial shortfall of around £5 million, but Mayor Tom Wootton says he remains confident the authority can balance its budget by year-end...

Bedford Independent investigation reveals £377,000 taxpayer bill under outdated public notice law

A Bedford Independent investigation reveals Bedford Borough Council spent £377,000 on public notices under outdated print laws, prompting calls for reform. The figures, released under the...

Bedford Independent investigation reveals £377,000 taxpayer bill under outdated public notice law

A Bedford Independent investigation reveals Bedford Borough Council spent £377,000 on public notices under outdated print laws, prompting calls for reform. The figures, released under the...

Services cuts still on the cards as Bedford Borough Council grapples with budget

Bedford Borough Council could reduce some services to minimum legal levels and increase charges as part of an “emergency” plan to stabilise its finances. The council’s...

Breaking news: Government inspectors to examine Bedford Borough Council as financial pressures continue

Bedford Borough Council will undergo a three-month best value inspection by a government inspector and two assistants as the authority continues to tackle its financial challenges...

Monthly column: Facing the facts and fixing the finances

I am often asked what it is like being a Mayor after spending my whole working life as a farmer. The reality is simple: on a farm, when a job needs doing, you get on with it. That is the approach...

Mayor’s leaked letter offers stark warning if budget isn’t approved

Bedford’s mayor has warned councillors that failure to approve the council’s new budget could mean unelected government officials running the council, according to a leaked letter...

Unregistered homes costing £11,800 a week as foster carer shortage continues across Bedford Borough

Bedford Borough Council is spending up to £11,800 a week on unregistered homes as a foster carer shortage continues. Children in Bedford Borough are being placed in unregistered...

Bedford Borough Council faces £59 million funding gap up to 2030

Bedford Borough Council’s administration has told councillors there will be a £59 million funding gap over the lifetime of its 2025-30 Improvement Plan. The plan was presented to Full Council...

Council staff cuts on the cards to help balance Borough’s books

Bedford Borough Council is planning to reduce staff numbers as part of its financial recovery programme. This is forecast to save £4.2 million a year in savings from April 2026 through what its...

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