Bedford Borough Council5 Feb 2025Councils miss out on fast-track devolution dealThe six authorities miss out on a deal that would have seen a mayor in place by 2026.5 Feb 2025England5 Feb 2025Special needs service mostly positive - reportInspectors find children "had their voices heard effectively" but recommend some improvements.5 Feb 2025Beds, Herts & Bucks17 Jan 2025Council opposes six track plan for East West RailBedford Borough Council are worried about the potential demolition of 37 homes.17 Jan 2025Beds, Herts & Bucks15 Jan 2025Labour and Tories divided over city devolution bidMilton Keynes council submits an expression of interest in devolution, but without nearby Northants.15 Jan 2025England10 Jan 2025Councils split over potential devolution dealsFour Bedfordshire and MK councils could form a devolved strategic authority - without Northants.10 Jan 2025England7 Jan 2025Council leader meeting ministers over devolutionCouncillors vote unanimously to explore forming a new strategic authority with five other councils.7 Jan 2025England10 Dec 2024Gas monitors see some blast site residents returnSome neighbours close to a fatal explosion site return home after gas monitors are installed.10 Dec 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks2 Dec 2024Night shelter aims to double rough sleeper supportVolunteers are aiming to serve up 4,000 meals and offer 2,000 bed spaces until the middle of March.2 Dec 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks28 Nov 2024Blast site neighbours sign waivers to go homeResidents who want to return to their homes inside a police cordon are being asked to sign forms.28 Nov 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks