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
CPC23 Address from Michelle Donelan 3rd October 2023 Find out what Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Steve Barclay 3rd October 2023 Find out what Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Gillian Keegan 2nd October 2023 Find out what Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Thérèse Coffey 2nd October 2023 Find out what Thérèse Coffey, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Mel Stride 2nd October 2023 Find out what Mel Stride, Work and Pensions Secretary, said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Kemi Badenoch 2nd October 2023 Find out what Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch said to CPC23 here. National News
