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Mayor Tom Wootton and Mrs Wootton at Bedford International Athletics Stadium.

‘Competition-standard’ events to return to Bedford International Athletics Stadium after track resurfacing

Bedford International Athletics Stadium has "taken a significant step forward" after remedial work to its much-maligned athletics track was completed, allowing the facility to once again host...
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Bedford's elected mayor, Tom Wotton, pictured by Riverside Square

Bedford mayor plans 2027 re-election bid amid warnings of political shake-up

Bedford’s mayor has said he intends to stand for re-election next year, arguing voters should judge his record after four years in office and warning that political control of the council...
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Mayor Tom Wootton with councillors and officers of Bedford Borough Council outside the new What's On Hub

Monthly column: Delivering for Bedford Borough by investing in opportunity

As a local Council, we are proud to be a force for growth, helping to drive prosperity across Bedford Borough. That means championing major investment and attracting new opportunities...
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Bedford Borough Council workers filling potholes on De Parys Avenue March 2026 Image Bedford Independent

Government stands by Bedford’s “red” road rating despite mayor’s complaint

The Government has defended Bedford’s “red” road rating despite the mayor’s complaint over incorrect data submitted by the council. The response from the Department for Transport (DfT)...
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Artist's impression of the west entrance to Bedford Station.

East West Rail route won’t change as Bedford consultation focuses on traffic and station plans

East West Rail route through Bedford is confirmed, with residents urged to shape traffic, station plans and local impact including Universal, now under consultation as the project moves forward...
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Cllr Nicky Gribble on a litter pick with members of the public in Renhold. Image Nicky Gribble Facebook

Monthly column: What a load of rubbish

Hello, I am Councillor Nicola Gribble, representing Renhold and Ravensden, a lovely rural ward just north of Bedford town. I am a first-time councillor, elected in May 2023, and I am...
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Terraced houses

Bedford Borough Council faces questions over £5.9m housing fund plans

Bedford Borough Council has not clarified how a £5.9 million housing grant,  which government guidance says forms part of a wider programme that includes Afghan resettlement, will be...
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Cllr Henry Vann standing in Bedford Park, You can see parts of the Pavilion coffee shop behind him. Image: Bedford Liberal Democrats

Monthly column: A little humour mixed with hard reality

April Fool’s Day saw amusing stories, including one which said that Bedford Park was due to be covered by an O2-style canopy! However, the contrast between light-hearted April...
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Mayor Tom Wootton standing along Bedfords Embankment with the town bridge in the background

Monthly column: Keeping focus in challenging times while recognising how far we’ve come

At a time when Bedford Borough is facing intense financial and political scrutiny, it’s more important than ever that residents hear an honest message: yes, the challenges are real...
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Dancebox students. Image: Dancebox Studios via Bedford Borough Council

Dancebox town centre plans welcomed but concerns raised over library move

New reaction has emerged to plans for Dancebox to move into Bedford town centre, with mayor Tom Wootton welcoming the deal and cllr Bywater raising the library’s future...
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