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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...

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...

“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...

“We’ll introduce four hours free parking,” says Conservative mayoral candidate

If elected, Tom Wootton, the Conservative Party’s mayoral candidate, has pledged to introduce four hours free parking in council-owned car parks “to help grow” Bedford borough’s economy...

Mayor says he’s seeking re-election as “there is more to do”

Dave Hodgson said there is more to do, which is why he’s seeking to be re-elected as Bedford’s mayor. “There’s a lot of exciting stuff happening, whether it be in the town centre, whether it be getting...

Bedford’s Green Party mayoral candidate says 15-minute community idea is misunderstood

The Green Party candidate for Bedford’s mayor said 15-minute communities are all about accessing “the basics” without getting into a car. Adrian Spurrell said: “That’s all it means, there’s a shop, there’s...

“Borough-wide renewal” promises Labour mayoral candidate

Labour’s mayoral candidate for Bedford has said a ‘comprehensive consultation’ with residents over the future of the borough will take place if he is elected. Saqhib Ali, explained: “I think it’s really important that...

Mayor of Bedford sets out his Lib Dem re-election manifesto

In just two weeks we will know who the Mayor of Bedford Borough will be for the next four years. The current Mayor, Dave Hodgson (Liberal Democrats) is hoping to extend the 14 years he has held the council's...

Green Party mayoral candidate Adrian Spurrell reveals election manifesto

With just under a month until local council and mayoral elections take place, we've been gathering the manifestos of those seeking to become the Mayor of Bedford Borough...

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