Mayor Tom Wootton tagged articles

Monthly column: From Timor-Leste to Bedford: The community builder honoured by the King

When Azito Da Silva arrived in Bedford in 2016, he could never have imagined that less than a decade later, he would be attending a Royal Garden Party in recognition of his contribution...

Mayor says Bedford council will ‘get out of’ financial difficulties despite concerns

Bedford Borough Council is facing a financial shortfall of around £5 million, but Mayor Tom Wootton says he remains confident the authority can balance its budget by year-end...

The eyes of the world are now on Bedford as Universal United Kingdom Resort moves forward

Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock says the Universal resort will place Bedford “firmly on the global entertainment map” as ministers visit the site and local leaders highlight jobs, skills and investment...

Council in crisis as mayor “adjusts” cabinet following high-profile resignations

Bedford's elected mayor, Tom Wootton (Conservative), has today (Tuesday) announced changes to his cabinet, following three high-profile resignations. He has reduced the...

Bedford mayor approves study into new 30-pitch Gypsy and Traveller site

Bedford Borough Council has approved a feasibility study into a potential new 30-pitch Gypsy and Traveller site, citing an identified need for additional pitches across the borough...

Bedford Ian writes…

29 May 2026: Track record, Ealing eagerness, and Congestion Clark. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

Bedford shop owners prosecuted for selling vapes to 14-year-olds

Two Bedford shop owners have been prosecuted after admitting selling vapes to 14-year-old girls during Trading Standards test purchase operations. The cases were heard at Luton...

Mayor responds after councillors question East West Rail interest

Mayor Tom Wootton has explained his declared East West Rail pecuniary interest after councillors questioned his involvement in the project during a Bedford Borough Council debate...

Third cabinet resignation sparks questions over mayor’s East West Rail interest

A third Bedford Borough cabinet resignation has intensified pressure on Mayor Tom Wootton, with Sarah Gallagher’s resignation letter raising concerns over East West Rail...

Councillor resigns over “unethical and corrupt behaviour” on Borough Council executive

Cllr Sarah Gallagher has resigned from Bedford Borough Council’s executive cabinet, saying she could no longer continue in an executive where she believed “unethical and corrupt..."

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