Mayor's Column: Putting the Heart Back into Bedford Town Centre Tuesday, 4 August, 2026 When I stood to become Mayor, I made a simple promise. That Bedford Town Centre would once again become somewhere people choose to visit. Somewhere to shop. Somewhere to spend time. Somewhere we can all be proud of. That work is already underway. Over the last three years we've brought more events into the town centre, supported independent businesses, invested in public spaces and worked hard to... Opinions
Mayors Column: Why Bedford Borough’s events showcase the best of our community 3rd July 2026 For almost 50 years the River Festival has been an iconic attraction that has been woven into the very fabric of our community – attracting visitors borough... Opinions
Bedford Borough Councillor urges young people to stay safe around open water this summer 22nd June 2026 Councillor Phillippa Martin-Moran-Bryant is calling for water safety to be taken seriously this summer, following concerns about young people jumping into open... Local News
Delivering for Bedford Borough by investing in opportunity 5th May 2026 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... Opinions
Bedford Conservative Councillors condemn Labour Government decision to silence local voices from planning scrutiny 13th April 2026 New changes branded “an attack on local democracy”. Bedford Conservative Councillors have condemned the Labour Government’s new planning changes as a direct... Local News
Retaking control of the Borough’s Destiny: Council launches new Local Plan 2050 to shape Bedford’s future 9th April 2026 Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative administration took decisive action to bring the borough’s future growth back under local control by launching work on a... Local News
Mayor's column: Keeping focus in challenging times while recognising how far we’ve come 7th April 2026 At a time when Bedford Borough is facing intense financial and political scrutiny, it’s more important than ever that residents hear an honest message: yes, the... Local News
Unsafe Queens Footbridge demolished as Mayor Tom Wootton clears the way for a replacement bridge 17th March 2026 Bedford Borough’s Conservative Mayor, Tom Wootton, has welcomed the start of demolition work on the unsafe Queens Footbridge (linking Queens Park and Kempston)... Local News
Conservative Administration Secures NHS Funding for New GP Surgeries in Great Barford and Wixams 12th March 2026 Conservative administration secures millions in additional NHS investment following years of campaigning Bedford Borough Council has announced a major funding... Local News
Mayor launches Finance and Improvement Executive Committee to strengthen financial grip and accountability 5th March 2026 On 4 March 2026, the Mayor of Bedford Borough, Tom Wootton, formally established a new Finance and Improvement Executive Committee to strengthen oversight of... Local News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 23rd July 2026 Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National News
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme 14th July 2026 Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News
Kemi calls for MP's to focus on Defence 6th July 2026 Only the Conservatives have a clear plan to rebuild Britain’s defences. National News
