Judith Cunningham

Judith Cunningham ( – October 11, 2024) was a British politician, the final ceremonial Mayor of Bedford, and Liberal Democrat Bedford Borough Councillor for Wootton (1996 – 2011).

Political career First elected to the Bedford Borough Council in 1996, joining as a liberal democrat. She would spend 13 years for the Council in its District mode, two years as a Unitary.

Judith Cunningham became Mayor of Bedford in 2002. She was the second Jewish Mayor of Bedford and last ceremonial Mayor of Bedford.

She won the 2009 local election receiving a seat alongside Tim Hill. She received 919 votes.

Religion Judith Cunningham was Jewish.