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Removal of Bedford’s mayor could cost taxpayers an estimated £350,000

Removing Bedford’s mayor from office would cost local taxpayers an estimated £350,000, according to Bedford Borough Council, as opposition groups step up pressure on Tom Wootton to resign...

Interactive map to help residents understand Bedford’s new Dog Control Zones

Restrictions on dogs in Bedford have been expanded to cover dozens of new locations in the town. Read: New three-year PSPO covering irresponsible dog ownership introduced...

Bedford residents may be able to challenge their council tax banding as costs rise

With council tax rates rising again, some households across Bedford Borough may be overpaying hundreds of pounds a year – particularly those who have recently moved or suspect...

Violence against women and girls a “national emergency” as PCC office unveils new plan

Bedfordshire’s deputy police and crime commissioner (DPCC) has said "more needs to be done" to make it easier to report violence against women after the police and crime commissioner’s (PCC) new Police and Crime Plan...

Deputy PCC airs “concern” over increase of domestic abuse families seeking housing

Bedfordshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC), Umme Ali, is "concerned" about the increase in domestic abuse families seeking housing in Bedford Borough...

Local councils prepare for ‘unlikely’ blackouts this winter

Bedfordshire councils are updating their resilience and emergency plans to make sure residents are supported if ‘unlikely’ three-hour blackouts take place this winter...

Bedfordshire PCC reflects on his first year in office

Speaking about his first year in office, Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, said: “I am really pleased, I’m quite proud of what has been achieved by the team...

Cllr Henry Vann praises businesses ready to ‘bounce back’ once lockdown is lifted

Town centre businesses are like a “coiled spring, ready to bounce back” once the coronavirus crisis is over, according to a leading councillor...

Trust ‘eroded’ between GPs and ambulance call handlers over 999 ‘algorithm’

Family doctors are frustrated with their ambulance service colleagues over the way that 999 calls are being handled, a committee heard.

Prevention of future deaths notice slapped on Bedford Hospital

A coroner has demanded action by Bedford Hospital to close loopholes in procedures and training that she believes may lead to more patient deaths...

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