Bedford Borough Council

East of Englandunitary authority

Financials: Last updated 10 Apr 2026Spending: Last updated 10 Apr 2026Planning: Last updated 10 Apr 2026

E

Overall Grade

Band D Rate

£1827.21

+1.1% YoY

Core Spending Power

£158.0m

Population

185,000

Approval Rate

56.7%

Contact Information

Band D Rate

£1827.21

+1.1% YoY

2024-25

Core Spending Power

£158.0m

2024-25

Total Expenditure

£139.0m

2024-25

Population

185,000

Spend per Head

£752

2024-25

Core Spending Power Breakdown

Spend by Service Area (2024-25)

Council Report Card

E

Overall

F

Responsiveness

B

Transparency

C

Financial Health

F

Planning Speed

Grades: A = 90+, B = 75-89, C = 60-74, D = 45-59, E = 30-44, F = <30