Bedford Council Votes to Ditch Failed Local Plan and Start Afresh 9th October 2025 Mayor Tom and his Executive have secured cross party support from Borough Councillors to scrap the failed Local Plan 2040 and begin work immediately on a brand... Local News
Mayor takes difficult but responsible decision to protect Council finances 7th October 2025 Bedford Borough Mayor Tom Wootton has taken the difficult but responsible decision to temporarily suspend the 4-hour free parking scheme at Allhallows and Lurke... Local News
Bedford Borough Council Votes to Secure Telecare Service for the future 18th July 2025 Bedford Borough Council has approved the introduction of a small £4 per week charge for its Telecare service – a necessary and fair decision to safeguard the... Local News
Wixams Skatepark and Community Sports Hub Approved 14th July 2025 After nine months of delays and frustration, Councillors at last night’s Joint Development Control Committee gave the green light to long-awaited sports and... Local News
Bedford Borough Council Announces Major Expansion of Recycling Services 9th July 2025 New kerbside glass collection and weekly food waste service to launch as Mayor delivers key manifesto promises The Conservative Mayor of Bedford Borough Council... Local News
Right Patrol, Right Place: Council Acts Quickly to Keep Children Safe 7th July 2025 Bedford Borough Council has redeployed one of two school crossing patrols from Hawk Drive to a higher-risk location, making sure limited resources are used... Local News
“Cynical and Shameless” - Hypocrisy on School Crossing Patrols Exposed 7th July 2025 Bedford Borough Conservatives have slammed the Liberal Democrats’ staggering hypocrisy over school crossing patrol cuts, revealing how they quietly dismantled... Local News
Deputy Mayor Jim Weir Returns and Mayor Tom updates Cabinet 4th July 2025 Conservative Mayor Tom is pleased to officially welcome back Councillor Jim Weir as he returns to his role as Deputy Mayor following a period of recovery from a... Local News
Changes to Telecare will secure long-term sustainability of the service 4th July 2025 To safeguard the long-term future of its Telecare service and address rising service costs, Bedford Borough Council is proposing a modest charge for those most... Local News