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Council accused of ‘u-turn’ after reversing ‘stealth’ Sunday parking charges

Bedford Borough Council's executive has been accused of another 'u-turn' after it scrapped Sunday parking charges just days after they were introduced, saying it was nothing more than a "discrepancy". Bedfordians, councillors and...

Monthly column: New Year message from Mayor Tom Wootton

100 students “wow” with project ideas for young people

One hundred year 12 students from across Bedford Borough have "wowed" a panel of senior leaders from the local authority and health in an Apprentice meets Dragons’ Den-style...

“Where’s the business case?” Mayor challenged over Lloyds Bank building purchase

Bedford’s mayor has been asked to think again about buying the Lloyds Bank building on the town’s High Street. Councillors at Wednesday's (11 December) call-in meeting...

Bedford Mayor shakes up cabinet and appoints independent councillor to executive

Bedford Borough Council’s Executive has a new look and a new Independent Councillor, after its portfolio holder for finance, councillor Graeme Coombes, stepped aside due to work...

Councillors clash over value of bus budget cut that isn’t even going to happen

A political row has erupted over a proposed council budget cut to support bus services, with conflicting interpretations of the financial implications of a £300,000...

The great and the good of Bedford sport celebrated at 29th annual awards ceremony

Names from sport around Bedford Borough convened at the Bedford Corn Exchange on Monday night (7 December) to celebrate the 29th annual Sports and Physical Activity Awards...

Police hub opens at Bedford Bus Station amidst arguments about who should take credit

A new town centre policing hub was opened in Bedford yesterday (Thursday) after “years of negotiations” between the police and Bedford Borough Council. In his manifesto, the police...

Council discusses what Government’s English Devolution plans will mean for Bedford

Bedford Borough Council is still waiting to find out what devolution would mean for its residents and businesses. But Bedford’s mayor said he doesn’t think a referendum on this is necessary...

Bedford’s foster carers celebrated at awards ceremony in Renhold

Families who have changed lives across Bedford Borough were celebrated at a special event on 15 November at Renhold Village Hall as a thank you for their selfless work as foster carers...

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