Ghost of Liberal Democrats failure loom large over Bedford Borough development Thursday, 21 November, 2024 The Liberal Democrats’ catastrophic handling of the Local Plan 2040 has the potential to leave communities across the Borough devastated. The alarm was first sounded after the Planning Inspector sent back the former Lib Dem Mayor Dave Hodgson’s Local Plan 2040 for a second time on the 23rd November 2023. In a letter to Bedford Council, the Planning Inspector gave that Local Plan a damning... Local News
Conservative Councillor’s hold positive meeting with Wootton GP’s practice manager 21st November 2024 On 8th November 2024, Wootton Conservative Councillor John Wheeler and Portfolio Holder for Health, Martin Towler held a positive meeting with the practice... Local News
Cllr Graeme Coombes to step aside as Bedford Council Finance Portfolio Holder, due to work commitments 20th November 2024 Cllr Graeme Coombes has informed Bedford Mayor Tom Wootton of his wish to step aside from his role as Finance Portfolio Holder at Bedford Council, due to work... Local News
Conservative Administration welcomes 8.6% Allowance boost for Bedford Borough Foster Carers 20th November 2024 Earlier this year, 12th June 2024, Bedford Borough Conservatives took decisive action and doubled the financial support given to foster carers, boosting their... Local News
Mayors Column: Pulling out all the stops for a healthier future 11th November 2024 We are working ceaselessly with our partners to finally get some new GP surgeries built so residents across the Borough finally have access to the healthcare... Local News
Telecare Charge paused amid concerns over Labour Government Winter Fuel Cut 1st October 2024 Bedford Borough Council is pausing the possible charges for Telecare amid concerns over the impact Labour's Winter Fuel Cut will have on our pensioners... Local News
Wixams station officially starts! 25th July 2024 There is light at the end of the tunnel for Wixams residents as the long-awaited train station finally gets underway. For over twenty long years, the railway... Local News
New Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy for Bedford Borough 12th July 2024 The Conservative Administration’s new Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy for Bedford Borough was adopted by Full Council on 10th July 2024 with cross party... Local News
Conservatives keep Vital Lifeline free for Bedford Borough’s most vulnerable residents 10th July 2024 Bedford Borough Council will be keeping Telecare, a vital emergency service, free for our most vulnerable residents, despite significant financial pressures... Local News
Bigger and Better than before: The River Festival is back! 5th July 2024 Families across the Borough will have an unforgettable start to their summer holidays as our iconic River Festival returns. Over Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July... Local News
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 9th December 2024 Kemi joined the Conservative movement in an unusual way - read her speech to find out more National News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 28th November 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 26th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 26th November 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
