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ANGELA RAYNER

Rayner expected to send in commissioners to Bedford BC

Communities secretary Angela Rayner has indicated that the Government is minded to appoint commissioners to Bedford BC after a Best Value inspection.

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By Dan Peters | 15 October 2026
Angela Rayner © Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Communities secretary Angela Rayner has indicated that the Government is minded to appoint commissioners to Bedford BC after a Best Value inspection.

A further inspection at Tees Valley Combined Authority and extension to intervention at Slough BC have also been announced today.

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