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
Minister urged to give Councils level playing field on leisure 1st December 2020 Secretary of State for Local Government, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, has been urged by Bedford Conservative Leader, Cllr Graeme Coombes, to create a fairer system... Local News
A Christmas Gift to Bedford’s Businesses - free parking until the New Year! 20th November 2020 Bedford's Mayor should remove parking charges in the town centre for 4 hours every weekday until the New Year, according to Bedford's Conservative Deputy Leader... Local News
Improvement to Stagsden Road's Street Lights 13th November 2020 The new street lighting scheme between Brookside homes and Budgens corner in Stagsden Road in Bromham has been completed. The old columns have been replaced... Local News
Bedford Council support Conservative motion to bring maternity policies in line with other local hospitals 16th October 2020 Councillor Phillippa Martin-Moran-Bryant’s motion was passed at Full Council on Wednesday 14 October. The motion called for Bedford Mayor Dave Hodgkin, and the... Local News
Campaign to save Great Denham Golf Course 15th October 2020 Great Denham Golf Course under threat from developers Land acts as ‘Urban Gap’ for Great Denham and Biddenham Petition to save golf course had over 2800... Local News
Bedford Mayor’s Covanta U-turn will impact residents’ health 13th October 2020 Bedford Mayor has agreed to the use of the Covanta incinerator to burn waste from Bedford Borough and neighbouring Central Bedfordshire Decision ignores the... Local News
£632k down the plughole as Mayor throws Fusion financial lifeline to open Robinson Pool 2nd October 2020 Bedford Council to pay total of £632,600 in financial assistance to Fusion Lifestyle to get Robinson Pool re-opened Despite this, users of the facilities told... Local News
Planning Victory for Wootton Despite Costly Errors by Bedford Council 29th September 2020 The prospective Hall End Road development in Wootton that community leaders including Cllr John Wheeler fought hard against, has been formally rejected by the... Local News
Bedford Business Needs Support with “Safe and Open” Town Centre 23rd May 2020 Bedford Conservative Councillors call for Increased Support for Bedford Town Centre Businesses Bedford’s high street retailers have taken a devastating hit... ArticlesLocal News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 20th December 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 20th December 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
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 20th 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 20th December 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members 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
