It has been a fantastic privilege to serve the people of Bedford ward for the last 4 years as Councillors.

We have enjoyed working with so many local people. We realise that some residents may have been a little overwhelmed by all the leafleting and door knocking over the last few weeks, but never doubt the importance of your vote.

With three nail-biting recounts in the early hours and a handful of votes deciding the outcome your say really does count in our ward.

We wish the very best to our successors and re-elected colleague, Councillor Antonia Dunn.

Alex Jacob and John Locker; Bedford ward Conservatives