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Why has Bedford Council been given an extra £80m?
Bedford Borough Council has been offered £80m of emergency financial support to help tackle a multi-million pound funding shortfall.
The figure comprises £22m of support for this financial year and a further £58m for next year.
Luke Ashmead and Martin Heath explain why the authority need this extra money.
(Photo credit: Steve Hubbard/BBC)
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