Mayors Column: Why Bedford Borough’s events showcase the best of our community Friday, 3 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 wide and beyond it is a showcase of our heritage, history, incredible community, fantastic independent shops and more. As your Mayor, it is an honour for the second time to work with everyone from Councill officers to volunteers and other... 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
Mayoral Column: There’s plenty to be positive about in Bedford Borough 3rd March 2026 While the past few months have brought significant demand-led challenges in Children’s Services, Adult Social Care, and Temporary Accommodation, it’s important... Opinions
Kemi Delivers ‘New Economic Revolution’ Speech 18th June 2026 Britain needs a new economic revolution just like the industrial revolution. National News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
