Report reveals risk behind Bedford mayor's £2.2m acquisition of former Debenhams building - Bedford Independent Bedford’s mayor approved a £1.8m purchase of the former Debenhams building with no guarantee that the investment will succeed...

Bedford’s mayor approved a £1.8m purchase of the former Debenhams building with no guarantee that the investment will succeed, according to a report.

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Bedford Borough councillors launch two more petitions calling for mayor's resignation - Bedford Independent After Bedford's Liberal Democrats launched a petition on Friday (13 February) calling for the resignation of Bedford's elected mayor, Tom...

After Bedford’s Liberal Democrats launched a petition on Friday (13 February) calling for the resignation of Bedford’s elected mayor, councillors have launched two further ‘parallel’ petitions...

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Monthly column: Looking back at 2025 and forward to 2026 - Bedford Independent Despite significant financial pressures, we made real progress on a major regeneration project. The Bedford River Valley Park...

Monthly column: In his January column, Mayor Tom Wootton looks back on 2025 and at the challenges facing the council in 2026...

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Monthly column: Leading Bedford Borough Council through financial challenge - a call to action - Bedford Independent Across the country, councils are facing unprecedented financial pressures and Bedford Borough is no exception. The cost of delivering...

Monthly column: "These are not easy decisions – but they are necessary to protect the services our residents rely on"...

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Monthly column: Crime and Universal - important updates for you - Bedford Independent My number one priority is the residents of Bedford - here is how I, my Executive and the Council are supporting you...

Monthly column: In his monthly column, Mayor Tom Wootton talks about crime statistics and the council's consultation response to the Universal Studios development...

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