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Mayor of Bedford

This election was held on Thursday 4 May 2023.

The Mayor of Bedford is elected to lead Bedford Council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the budget. The Mayor's decisions can only be overturned by a two-thirds majority of councillors.

5 candidates stood in the Bedford Borough Council mayoral election.

Electorate 137,042
Spoilt Ballots 374
Turnout 35%

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