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Bedford Borough Council accused of ‘gatekeeping’ domestic abuse victims seeking housing help

Bedford Borough Council has been accused of “gatekeeping” domestic abuse victims seeking housing help after a resident told councillors some survivors were still struggling...

Letters: Voting is not the only way to hold our elected councillors to account

Bedford Borough Council appears to be unravelling before our eyes, with blame being thrown around at a range of individuals. But when a democratic organisation like a council fails...

Bedford Ian writes…

28 November 2025: Petty politics, Crossing catch-up, and Birthday surprise. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

Council’s “inward-looking culture” to blame for financial mess claims former employee

A former Bedford Borough Council employee has said an “inward-looking culture” is to blame for missing “significant opportunities to save millions of pounds that are now desperately needed...

Apparent drop in temporary accommodation numbers a “data issue” amidst claims of poor customer service

A reported drop in the number of Bedford borough households in temporary accommodation was the result of data errors, as charity 'Just Us' accuse housing officers of bad behaviour...

Bedford Borough Council denies breaking data protection laws after housing interviews held in open

Bedford Borough Council has denied breaching data protection law by holding housing interviews in an open plan office after concerns were raised at a meeting, and that private interview...

Bedford homeless report a “difficult read” with some suggestions “unlawful”

A report commissioned by Bedford Borough Council to tackle the rise in temporary accommodation needs is a “difficult read”, a senior councillor has said. But some of the suggestions made in the Homeless...

Bedford’s new borough council told, “we’re watching you”

Ahead of tonight's full Bedford Borough Council meeting, the first since the local elections on 4 May, opposition parties have said they've agreed on a united approach to scrutinising Mayor Tom...

Almost 500 children currently in temporary accommodation in Bedford Borough

There are nearly 500 children in temporary accommodation including eight staying in hotels, a senior Bedford Borough Council officer has said. The council’s chief officer...

Council housing committee questioned over “hundreds” of homeless children in Bedford

Bedford borough is seeing a “high demand” for accommodation from homeless families, but more council-owned ‘family friendly’ homes will soon become available, a meeting heard. During the Housing Committee’s...

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