What the Capital Programme means for you Wednesday, 5 February, 2025 As many are aware Council’s up and down the country are facing some really tough financial challenges. However, while others are cutting back and reducing services, we’re refusing to stand still and have chosen to invest in Bedford Borough’s future to deliver vital infrastructure and improve essential services. This has been made possible after my dynamic and forward-looking 10-year Capital... 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
Putting Bedford Back in Business 25th May 2024 Ticking off a major manifesto pledge, Mayor Tom Wootton and his Conservative team have officially completed a game changing purchase of the historic former... Local News
Community advocate and Councillor appointed as Speaker of Bedford Borough Council 17th 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... 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
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
