The Council
Bedford Borough Council became a Unitary Authority on 1st April
2009, and provides a vast range of services for over 157,840
residents and 65,000 homes in Bedford, Kempston and 45
parishes.
We have 7 key services areas as follows:-
- Adult & Community Services Directorate
- Children’s Services, Schools &
Families Directorate
- Environment & Sustainable Communities Directorate
- Finance & Corporate Services Directorate
- Human Resources & Corporate Policy
- Governance
- Economic Development
Member Structure
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Our Vision
The Council is committed to working with its communities and
partners to improve local quality of life. Working together with
our partners as part of the Bedford Borough Partnership, we are
determined to make the Borough a better place to live, work and
visit. Our vision is organised around 7 themes:-
Thriving…
With a strong local economy delivering higher levels of growth
and employment for the benefit of the Borough’s existing and future
residents.
Greener…
Supporting a natural environment which is valued and
enjoyed by all; which encourages biodiversity and contributes
to the development of a low carbon community, capable of
adapting to the impact of climate change.
Aspiring…
Where all the Borough’s children and young people are able to
lead safe, healthy and happy lives and are provided with
opportunities to develop their self-esteem, maximise their life
chances and realise their full potential.
Healthy…
Where everybody has access to high quality health and social
care services when they need them and given the help they need to
lead healthy and independent lives.
Safer…
People live safer lives without the fear of crime.
Inclusive…
Where all people, whatever their background, feel part of
the wider community and are proud to celebrate its rich
diversity. Where inequalities are reduced and all people are
able to participate in the sporting, artistic and civic life of the
Borough.
Sustainable…
Where the supply and quality of housing is capable of supporting
the anticipated increase in the Borough's population; where housing
and economic growth are built on sustainable improvements in the
related infrastructure, including transport.
Our Values
We are a democratically elected and accountable public body. In
carrying out our work we will seek to earn and retain the
confidence of our customer, communities, partners and
workforce.
- We respect people’s rights and concerns and act with integrity,
courtesy and promptness
- We seek people’s views and listen and are sensitive to the
needs and aspirations of others
- We recognise the experience and expertise that others bring and
work in a way that combines our strengths
- We embrace diversity and strive to meet the particular needs
and aspirations of all
- We capitalise upon the use of technology in operating and
communicating effectively
- We use all resources in a responsible and sustainable way in
order to protect and conserve our environment
- We foster teamwork, ideas, learning, innovation and excellence
and support and develop people to fulfil their potential
- We can be relied upon to provide a quality, value for money
service