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
Government increases financial support for Bedford public health, whilst Labour ‘manufacture problems’ 24th March 2021 The Conservative Government has supported Bedford Council with millions of pounds of public money during the current health pandemic. It is now giving nearly... Local News
Calls Increase to Terminate Fusion Contract 22nd March 2021 A petition to Bedford Borough from users of the Council’s leisure facilities, calling on Councillors to terminate leisure operator Fusion’s contract, is the... Local News
Conservatives Welcome New Government Funding to Tackle Domestic Violence 26th February 2021 The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will allocate £335,779 to Bedford Borough Council in the next financial year to help support victims... Local News
East West Rail: Position Statement by the Bedford Borough Council Conservative Group 24th February 2021 The Bedford Conservative Council Group supports the East West Rail (EWR) project in principle and recognises the economic and social benefits that a new rail... Local News
Conservatives Welcome Bedford High Street’s Improvement Scheme 22nd January 2021 Through the Transporting Bedford project, Bedford’s High Street is set to have a high quality regeneration makeover, becoming one lane only for traffic... Local News
Manton Lane Footbridge Installation Taking Place This Weekend 20th January 2021 The planned installation of a new footbridge at Manton Lane, which was delayed due to an outbreak of COVID-19 at a sub-contractor’s facility, is taking place... Local News
Vaccination Guidance Received from Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group 14th January 2021 We have received the following guidance from the Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG): Vaccination Centres On Saturday 9 January, national letters... Local News
Bedford Borough Council receives extra Government funding to support vulnerable children and families this Winter 21st December 2020 As part of £170 million Covid Winter Grant Scheme, Councils across England given extra funding to support vulnerable families and prevent hunger Bedford Borough... Westminster News
Councillors demand immediate action on failing Planning Department 10th December 2020 After further complaints from Bedford residents, unhappy about Bedford Council’s planning service, opposition Councillors are calling for immediate action to... Local News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National 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
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
