Freedom of Information (FOI) tagged articles

FOI reveals former pub lease was signed without councillor sign-off

Bedford Borough Council confirmed that a senior officer signed a lease for the former Paddington Pub on Midland Road – without the decision being approved by councillors, the executive, or the...

Despite volume of FOI requests, council has no internal or public disclosure log

Bedford Borough Council received 1,299 Freedom of Information (FOI) requests between April 2023 and March 2024, according to newly released figures. But despite the volume...

Bedford Ian writes…

25 July 2025: Eurofarce, F.O. Nope, PR 101, Mean girls and Break time. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

FOI uncovers Central Beds’ behind-the-scenes talks with Universal Studios

Central Bedfordshire Council held informal but high-level talks with Universal Studios, pitching them as 'partners' for the potential project, just days after news of plans for the...

Council to review usage of procurement cards to “reduce the risk of misuse”

Bedford Borough Council is carrying out a review of its staff procurement cards to ensure tighter controls and improved transparency, according to an internal newsletter...

Bedford Borough Council silent on payment card use as FOI reveals gaps in oversight

Bedford Borough Council has declined to respond directly to media questions about its use of taxpayer-funded staff payment cards, despite a clampdown on government payment card use...

Bedford Borough Council spends thousands on branded pens, flower arranging, FitSteps and staff away days

According to information released following a Freedom of Information request, Bedford Borough Council spent thousands of pounds on branded merchandise and staff away...

Bedford Borough Council fails to respond to questions about accident claims of almost £20,000

Bedford Borough Council has failed to respond to questions about nearly £20,000 in accident compensation claims, despite repeated attempts to obtain further details. Last month, Accident Claims Advice...

Bedford Borough Council refusal to release Fusion report to be looked into by ICO

Bedford Borough Council’s decision not to publish a report into why it cancelled its contract with Fusion Lifestyle is to be investigated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)...

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