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NHS Give Blood donor truck parked outside King's House, Ampthill Road, Bedford. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

15 May 2026: Lifeblood, Another round, Order order and Electric Avenue. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Letters: The mayor is asking the electorate to judge him on his record – he might as well just resign

In the Green Party, we were interested in the Mayor’s comments about the next election, that “the town should go Green”. Whether he was talking about Bedford or Kempston, he’s right...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Independent panel raises alarm over pace of Bedford council recovery plan

An independent panel has warned Bedford Borough Council its recovery plans show an “optimism bias”, calling for faster delivery and stronger financial management. Yesterday’s Finance and...
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East West Rail (EWR) jacket

Mayor warns Bedford faces ‘horrid’ disruption during East West Rail construction

Bedford’s mayor has warned the town could face significant disruption during the construction of East West Rail, as the project’s promoters defended the benefits of the route through the borough...
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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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