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Councillors gather in council chambers for the extraordinary full council meeting to debate and vote on a motion to hold a referendum on the position of Mayor of Bedford Borough, 16 September 2026. Image: Bedford Independent screenshot of Bedford Borough Council webcast.

‘Combative’ Bedford Borough Council slammed for ignoring reports of bullying and misogyny

Unelected government commissioners are set to take over Bedford Borough Council to tackle a toxic workplace culture, with a damning report revealing unchecked bullying and low staff morale...
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Damning inspection reveals bullying and leadership collapse at Bedford Borough Council

The government is sending in commissioners to oversee Bedford Borough Council for up to three years after an inspection revealed severe leadership failures, misogyny and financial...
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Bedford data centre designated development of national significance

The government has designated a potential new data centre, to be built on a former clay excavation pit in Stewartby, a “development of national significance”. The designation means a final...
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New town at Tempsford among government plans for the biggest housebuilding push in 50 years

Seven proposed new towns, including Tempsford and the eastern expansion of Milton Keynes towards Central Bedfordshire, could “kick-start the biggest housebuilding push in more than 50 years”, according to the government...
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Bedford Borough Council could form new Foundation Strategic Authority with others in region

Bedford Borough Council could form a new Foundation Strategic Authority with Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire and Luton as part of the next stage of England’s devolution programme...
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