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28 August 2026
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Vulnerable people urged to pay council tax on the phone or online rather than in person

In order to protect the public and frontline staff, Bedford Borough Council is asking anyone who is self-isolating or in a vulnerable group to pay their...
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‘Those in the most need’ to receive Council Tax support during coronavirus crisis

Those who are struggling financially as a result of the coronavirus pandemic are being offered help with their Council Tax. Bedford Borough Council already has a 100% Council Tax Reduction...
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Extra Beds Police officers to be recruited after public back plan to increase council tax precept

Bedfordians will see an additional 20 police constables on the streets, after an increase in the police share of council tax which was approved by the...
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‘Held to ransom’: Policing council tax rise agreed to unlock national funding

Securing full funding to police Bedfordshire in 2020/21 has been likened to holding police and crime commissioners to ransom and putting a gun to their...
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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue proposes Council Tax precept increase in their budget consultation

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) are asking for your views on their plans for 2020/21, including the proposal to raise their Council Tax precept....
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77% back council tax increase to recruit more Bedfordshire police officers

March: Earlier this year, I consulted residents of Bedfordshire and asked for your opinion on whether or not you would be prepared to contribute an extra £2 per month...
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Mayor’s Bedford Borough budget and council tax proposal to be debated

Mayor Dave Hodgson has set out his budget proposals for Bedford Borough Council ready for debate at a full council meeting on 6 February, but already some say he...
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Would you pay £2 more in Council Tax to increase police funding?

January: I am consulting with you to understand whether or not you are prepared to contribute just £2 extra per month through your Council Tax to help increase the number...
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