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
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
