‘A Devastating Blow For Local Services’: 29% Cut in Council’s Main Grant in One Year

The Government has announced a 29% cut in the main grant for Bedford Borough Council, in a move described by Mayor Dave Hodgson as a 'devastating blow for local services.'

Go-Ahead for Schools Two-Tier Move

Council Reveals £21 Million Funding Gap as 'Onslaught' of Government Cuts Continues

Council’s Digital Move to Avert £10 million of Cuts

Bedford Borough Council will pursue a plan to make greater use of digital technology to save £10 million per year. In a speech presenting the plans at a recent meeting of the Council's Executive, Mayor Dave Hodgson described the pursuit of a digital operating model as vital in order to prevent service cuts which would 'change the Council beyond all recognition'.

Action to Tackle Funding Crisis Caused by Government Cuts

Bedford Borough Council is taking further action to balance the books in the face of brutal government cuts in funding for local services.

Making it Easy to Stay Up-to-Date: Over 14,000 Sign up to Council Email Bulletins

Over 14,000 local residents have already have signed up to Bedford Borough Council's Stay Connected email bulletins since they were introdced earlier this year.