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[[File:George Wells Mayor of Bedford 1890s by.jpg|thumb|George Wells - Mayor in the 1890s]]
[[File:George Wells Mayor of Bedford 1890s by.jpg|thumb|George Wells - Mayor in the 1890s]]
Source: [http://www.bedford.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/civic_and_ceremonial/past_mayors.aspx Bedford Council]
Source: [http://www.bedford.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/civic_and_ceremonial/past_mayors.aspx Bedford Council]
*1393: [[William Brown (MP for Bedford)|William Brown]], MP for [[Bedford (UK Parliament constituency)|Bedford]], 1397
*1414–15: [[John Kent (MP for Bedford)|John Kent]], MP for Bedford, 1406
*1416–17: [[John Kent (MP for Bedford)|John Kent]]
*1429–30: [[John Frepurs]], MP for Bedford, 1417 and 1427
*1432–34: [[Thomas Hunt (fl.1420)|Thomas Hunt]], MP for Bedford, 1420
*1437–38: [[John Frepurs]]
*1444–46: [[John Frepurs]]
*1528–29: [[John Baker (MP for Bedford)|John Baker]], MP for Bedford, 1529
*1547–48: [[William Hall (MP)|William Hall]], MP for Bedford, 1554
*1554–55: [[William Hall (MP)|William Hall]]
*1829–30: Sir William Long<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/sir-william-long-17561841-mayor-of-bedford-48078 Painting of Sir William Long], James Lonsdale (died 1839), BBC, retrieved July 2014</ref>
*1829–30: Sir William Long<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/sir-william-long-17561841-mayor-of-bedford-48078 Painting of Sir William Long], James Lonsdale (died 1839), BBC, retrieved July 2014</ref>
*1834–35: [[George Witt (collector)|Dr. George Witt]]: head of Bedford Infirmary and he became a [[Fellow of the Royal Society]].<ref name=restricted>{{cite news|last1=Thomas|first1=Laura|title=Restricted to men of 'taste and education'|url=http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/features/restricted-to-men-of-taste-and-education/151846.article|accessdate=26 July 2014|publisher=Times Higher Education|date=25 May 2000}}</ref>
*1834–35: [[George Witt (collector)|Dr. George Witt]]: head of Bedford Infirmary and a [[Fellow of the Royal Society]].<ref name=restricted>{{cite news|last1=Thomas|first1=Laura|title=Restricted to men of 'taste and education'|url=http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/features/restricted-to-men-of-taste-and-education/151846.article|accessdate=26 July 2014|publisher=Times Higher Education|date=25 May 2000}}</ref>
*1855–56: [[George Hurst (mayor)|George Hurst]]<ref name=hurst>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/george-hurst-18001898-mayor-of-bedford-1855-18731874-1878-48063 painting], BBC, retrieved July 2014</ref>
*1855–56: [[George Hurst (mayor)|George Hurst]]<ref name=hurst>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/george-hurst-18001898-mayor-of-bedford-1855-18731874-1878-48063 painting], BBC, retrieved July 2014</ref>
*1856–57: William Wells Kilpin
*1856–57: William Wells Kilpin

Revision as of 14:27, 3 August 2014

Mayor of Bedford
Incumbent
Dave Hodgson
since 16 October 2009
StyleNo courtesy title or style
AppointerElectorate of Bedford
Term lengthFour years
Inaugural holderFrank Branston
WebsiteMayor of Bedford

The Mayor of Bedford is a directly elected mayor responsible for the executive function of Bedford Borough Council in Bedfordshire. The incumbent is Dave Hodgson of the Liberal Democrats.

History

The first known reference to a Mayor of Bedford is in 1264.

Prior to the Municipal Corporations Act, 1835, the Mayor of Bedford came into office on 29th September. The first Mayor of the reformed Corporation came into office on 1st January, 1836, and subsequent Mayors on 9th November. After the Local Government Act, 1948, and the Local Government Act, 1972, the Mayors from 1949 onwards came into office in May. The civic Mayor was replaced by a directly elected Mayor in 2002.

Since April 2009 the Borough of Bedford is a unitary authority, with the executive having the powers and functions of both a non-metropolitan district and a non-metropolitan county.

List of Mayors of Bedford

Civic Mayors

Joshua Hawkins - Mayor of Bedford
George Wells - Mayor in the 1890s

Source: Bedford Council

Directly elected Mayors

Referendum

Bedford held a referendum on 21 February 2002 on whether to introduce a directly elected mayor after a petition was signed by at least 5% of the electorate. The move was approved with 11,316 voting in favour and 5,357 against on a turnout of 15.5%.[9]

Mayor of Bedford referendum
21 February 2002
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Elected Mayor 11,316 66.78
Cabinet System 5,537 33.22
Valid votes 16,843 99.60
Invalid or blank votes 34 0.40
Total votes 16887 100.00
Registered voters/turnout 108,817 15.54
Source: Bedford Borough Council[10]

Elections

The first mayoral election on 17 October 2002 saw independent Frank Branston elected as mayor.[11]

2002

Bedford Mayoral Election 17 October 2002 [12][13]
Party Candidate 1st round 2nd round 1st round votesTransfer votes, 2nd round
Total Of round Transfers Total Of round
Better Bedford Party Frank Branston 9,557 2,521 12,078
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Liberal Democrats Christine McHugh 4,711 2,253 6,964
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Conservative Charles Rose 4,661
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Labour Apu Bagchi 4,114
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Independent Ian Clifton 1,893
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Independent Arthur Foster 1,826
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Green Mark Powell 735
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Independent Gurminder Dosanjh 218
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Better Bedford Party win

2007

In 2007 Frank Branston was re-elected as mayor.

Bedford Mayoral Election 3 May 2007 [14]
Party Candidate 1st round 2nd round 1st round votesTransfer votes, 2nd round
Total Of round Transfers Total Of round
Better Bedford Party Frank Branston 15,966 3,732 19,698
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Conservative Charles Rose 10,710 2,603 13,313
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Liberal Democrats Christine McHugh 10,533
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Labour Rondolph Charles 4,758
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Green Justina McLennan 1,538
​​
Better Bedford Party hold

2009 Bye-Election

A bye-election took place on 15 October 2009 after the death of the previous incumbent, Frank Branston in August 2009.[15] The bye-election was won by the Liberal Democrat, Dave Hodgson.[15]

Bedford Mayoral Bye-Election 15 October 2009 [16]
Party Candidate 1st round 2nd round 1st round votesTransfer votes, 2nd round
Total Of round Transfers Total Of round
Liberal Democrats Dave Hodgson 9,428 4,127 13,555
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Conservative Parvez Akhtar 9,105 2,438 11,543
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Independent Apu Bagchi 7,631
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Independent Tony Hare 4,316
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Labour James Valentine 3,482
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Green Eve Morley 1,183
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Liberal Democrats gain from Better Bedford Party

2011

Dave Hodgson was elected to a full term as Mayor on 5 May 2011 after being elected to finish the term of Frank Branston in 2009.

Bedford Mayoral Election 5 May 2011 [17]
Party Candidate 1st round 2nd round 1st round votesTransfer votes, 2nd round
Total Of round Transfers Total Of round
Liberal Democrats Dave Hodgson 19,966 4,325 24,291
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Conservative John Guthrie 17,501 1,824 19,325
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Labour Michelle Harris 11,197
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Independent Tony Hare 3,133
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Green Greg Paszynski 1,211
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Liberal Democrats hold

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mayors of Bedford.
  1. ^ Painting of Sir William Long, James Lonsdale (died 1839), BBC, retrieved July 2014
  2. ^ Thomas, Laura (25 May 2000). "Restricted to men of 'taste and education'". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  3. ^ a b c painting, BBC, retrieved July 2014
  4. ^ a b John Howard painting, by unknown, retrieved 26 July 2014
  5. ^ Painting, unknown artist, retrieved July 2014
  6. ^ a b painting of James Thomas Hobson, unknown artist, retrieved July 2014
  7. ^ a b Painting of Joshua Hawkins, Joseph Carrier, BBC, retrieved 26 July 2014
  8. ^ George Wells - Mayor, Joseph Carrier, BBC, retrieved 26 July 2014
  9. ^ Parker, Simon (2002-02-22). "Bedford wants a mayor". London: guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-12-11. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Referendum on an elected Mayor for Bedford Borough council". Bedford Borough Council. 21 February 2002. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  11. ^ Sherman, Jill (2002-10-19). "Maverick mayors add to Labour's embarrassment". London: The Times. Retrieved 2009-12-11. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "Still In the Hunt! Bedford Mayor Election: First Round Result". North Bedfordshire Liberal Democrats. 17 October 2002. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  13. ^ "Bedford Borough Council Mayoral Election". Bedford Borough Council. 17 October 2002. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  14. ^ "Bedford Borough Council Mayoral Election". Bedford Borough Council. 3 May 2007. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  15. ^ a b "Lib Dems claim victory in Bedford mayor race". 24dash.com. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2009-10-17. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "Bedford Borough Council Mayoral Election". Bedford Borough Council. 15 October 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  17. ^ "Bedford Borough Council Mayoral Election". Bedford Borough Council. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
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