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Bedford’s political parties talk about by-election for “plum seat” of Wyboston

Bedford’s new mayor said he’d rather have it “look bad” by standing in two elections than to quickly select someone to stand in the “plum seat” of Wyboston. The Wyboston Ward...

Opinion: A ‘mare’ for the mayor?

Bedford Liberal Democrats pay tribute to former mayor, Dave Hodgson

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have thanked their former Bedford mayor for serving the borough for over 13 years. “Dave Hodgson worked tirelessly for the borough in his role...

Bedford Borough Council and Mayoral Elections 2023 results in full

Bedfordians have chosen who they wish to represent their ward and who they want to be mayor for the next four years. The count went on well into the night, with the Bedford Independent the only Bedford...

Castle & Newnham Green candidate receives more votes than any other ward councillor

Two Bedford Borough Council wards will be represented by Green Party councillors following last week’s local election, with one candidate receiving more votes than any other borough ward councillor...

Opinion: I’m glad Bedford Borough has a Tory mayor, but not for the reasons you might think

History was made on Friday after it was announced that Conservative Tom Wootton would be the next mayor of Bedford Borough. Naturally, his team were delighted, and judging by the comments on social...

LIVE: Bedford Borough mayoral and council elections results 2023

The 2023 Bedford Borough local council and mayoral election polls closed at 10pm on 4 May. While many areas across the UK have counted well into the night, and already announced their results...

Everything you need to know about voting in Bedford Borough’s council and mayoral elections today

With voting taking place across the country today, including in Bedford Borough, there are several things voters need to remember to make sure their vote counts, including new rules about ID...

LibDem candidate said she wants to continue to make a difference to Goldington Ward

A LibDem councillor seeking re-election said she wants to continue to make a difference to Goldington Ward and the borough as a whole. Christine McHugh, who is standing with Tim Caswell as the...

“I’m the only one opposed to their crazy ideas,” says Heritage Party mayoral candidate

The Heritage Party candidate to be Bedford’s next mayor said he is standing to “protect people’s freedoms”. Bedford resident Alberto Thomas said: “I thought to myself if I don’t stand it will impact the...

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