Community advocate and Councillor appointed as Speaker of Bedford Borough Council Friday, 17 May, 2024 Councillor John Wheeler has been appointed Speaker of Bedford Borough Council. John was first elected as a Councillor in 2015, bringing over 20 years of experience as a parish councillor with a deep understanding of community/village life. Where, he quickly cemented himself as a powerful advocate for residents of Wootton and now Kempston Rural – ensuring they have a voice in the Council. John has... Local News
First Step to end unfair additional charges for Great Denham and Kempston West 15th May 2024 Residents in Great Denham and Kempston West have finally been heard as both Ward Cllrs, who have lobbied for years to have this additional charge removed, are... Local News
Changing things for the better 5th April 2024 If you believe that outcomes are independent of your actions, you’ll stop trying to overcome challenges – nothing you do matters and it’s always someone else’s... Local News
Natalie Christian-John selected as the Conservative candidate in Riverfield by-election 4th April 2024 The local Conservative group has selected a local community champion Natalie Christian-John as their candidate for the upcoming Riverfield by-election... Local News
Mayor Wootton gets cross party support on first budget 8th February 2024 At a Full Council meeting last night, Conservative Mayor, Tom Wootton’s first budget was approved by the Council, receiving cross party support. The Mayor and... Local News
State-of-the-art Leisure Village undergoing comprehensive feasibility study 6th February 2024 Mayor Tom Wootton and Bedford’s Conservative Councillors have bold ambitions for the Borough’s leisure facilities, with plans for a state-of-the-art Leisure... Local News
Mayor’s first Budget will reinvigorate Bedford Borough 22nd January 2024 Mayor of Bedford, Tom Wootton, has published his first Budget since taking office in May 2023. The budget comes at a time of serious financial pressure within... Holyrood News
Bedford Borough’s best days are ahead 20th December 2023 First and foremost, I’d like to wish everyone across Bedford Borough a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It is the season, for sitting back, spending time... Local News
Urgent repairs now taking place at Bedford Leisure Centres as Mayor’s Capital programme agreed 19th December 2023 An Extraordinary meeting of Bedford Council has agreed to £3.96m of urgent repairs to the Borough’s Leisure Centres. Repairs to the Borough’s leisure suite were... Local News
Capital Programme Rejected 4th December 2023 Massive opportunity for Bedford-wide improvements missed, as Lib Dem and Labour Councillors accidentally ditch entire Capital Projects Programme Plans for new... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News