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Maximum council tax increase proposed by Borough Council executive but the opposition is pushing back

Bedford Borough Council's executive is proposing a maximum council tax increase of 5% for 2024/25, which critics say is 75% more than the increase last year in cash terms for Bedfordians...

Bedford Borough Council Tax scheme to support “poorest and most in need” to continue but review on its way

A council tax scheme designed to support “the poorest and most in need” in Bedford borough is set to continue for another year. But the council’s portfolio holder for finance, risk and welfare said...

Council claims changes to HMO council tax collection will have “minimal” impact on income

Bedford Borough Council has said the changes to HMO council tax collection will have a “minimal” impact on its income. In accordance with the Council Tax (Chargeable Dwellings and Liability...

Bedford’s council tax charges finally agreed

The total council tax bill for Bedford borough residents has been approved at a full council meeting. On Tuesday (28 February) Bedford Borough Council formally approved the total council tax...

PCC calls on Bedfordians to help increase police funding

A long-awaited review of the police funding formula will take a step forward by the end of the year, Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner has said. Bedfordshire Police...

Councillor calls for more to be spent on buses and less on pictures of the mayor

Less money should be spent on “recycling” press releases and promoting Bedford’s mayor – and should be spent on rural buses instead, a senior Conservative councillor has said...

Bedford Borough Council budget approved but council tax increase criticised

Bedford Borough Council’s new budget gives it a sound financial basis to face the challenges ahead and keeps council tax down, a senior councillor told members, but the increase in council...

Monthly column: Protecting services and keeping Council Tax down yet again

This year’s proposed Budget builds on the Council’s record of one of the lowest percentage Council Tax rises of all unitary councils. The Budget ensures we are putting...

Councillor in charge of Bedford Borough finances calls Government budget calculator “flawed”

The government’s chosen measurement for announcing councils’ spending power is “flawed”, a senior councillor has said. Core spending power is the way the government publicised...

Council tax set to rise for Band D properties but decision on others still to come

Bedford Borough Council has published a proposed council tax rise of nearly £49 for Band D households, but others will have to wait to be given a figure. Next week, the council’s Executive...

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