Bedford Borough Council1 day agoCourt papers reveal mayor's £2.7m interest in major rail schemeA BBC investigation finds a mayor did not always disclose his interest in a major rail project.1 day ago1 day agoNew devolved authority will not include NorthantsNorthamptonshire will not join Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes in a South Midlands authority.1 day ago15 Oct 2026Council review finds misogyny and bullying cultureCommissioners could now be appointed to work for three years to help the authority improve.15 Oct 202614 Oct 2026Green light for padel courts in former grain storeA farmer succeeds in gaining retrospective planning permission for the courts in a former grain store.14 Oct 202617 Sept 2026Call for £375k elected mayor referendum rejectedPoliticians vote against a motion to have a residents' poll on abolishing the post of mayor.17 Sept 20269 Sept 2026Mayor told to review plan to sell Debenhams storeOpposition councillors refer a decision to regenerate a Bedford town-centre site back to the mayor.9 Sept 20263 Sept 2026Council considers wider region strategic authorityA council leader says an authority including multiple councils will be more powerful. 3 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Vehicle registration scheme for recycling centreBorough Council says it hopes move away from permits will reduce people travelling from outside area1 Sept 202625 Aug 2026Businesses fined over waste offencesA Mexican restaurant, grocer's shop and a cafe are prosecuted by a council's Enviro Crime team25 Aug 2026...
