Cllr Graeme Coombes to step aside as Bedford Council Finance Portfolio Holder, due to work commitments Wednesday, 20 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 commitments. Cllr Graeme Coombes commented: Local Government finance generally is in a difficult place right now, and I am more than ever convinced that the Finance Portfolio position should be a full-time role, in order to deal adequately... 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
Performance management to be re-aligned with Council priorities 13th June 2024 Bedford Borough Council is undertaking a comprehensive review of its key performance indicators (KPIs) to better align with its new strategic vision, and the... Local News
Bedford Borough Council is back on sound financial footing 7th June 2024 Bedford Borough Council has published its draft 2023/24 statement of accounts, showing a £174k surplus at year end, despite the £2.27 million budget overspend... Local News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National 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
