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
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
£17 Million Investment Secures New GP Surgery for Wootton 29th May 2025 Residents of Wootton are set to benefit from a brand new GP surgery as part of a £17 million investment across the Borough in local healthcare. Following a... Local News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National 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
