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
Conservative Councillors call on Bedford Mayor to ‘stop the madness’ and ‘press pause button’ on controversial Local Plan 20th April 2023 Bedford’s Conservative Councillors are calling on the Elected Mayor to halt progress on his controversial Local Plan 2040, as a result of changes to planning... Local News
Councillor welcomes re-think from Stagecoach on MK1 bus service 14th April 2023 Conservative Councillor for Wilstead and Wixams, Graeme Coombes, has welcomed an announcement by Stagecoach confirming a re-think of their poor and unreliable... Local News
Rest In Peace Councillor Stephen Moon 31st March 2023 Bedford Conservative Council Group is sad to announce the passing of former Group Leader, and current Councillor for Great Barford Ward, Cllr Stephen Moon... Local News
Conservative Budget promises to fix roads and help families in Bedford Borough 16th March 2023 Conservative Councillors have welcomed the Budget as good news for families across Bedford Borough. Residents will benefit from further support with the cost of... Articles
Government cash injection boost cycling in Bedford Borough 3rd March 2023 Borough Council is set to get a £140,224 cash injection from the Department for Transport (DfT) to support key initiatives Over 2300 children are set to benefit... Local News
Councillor Jim Weir leads Estate Management Campaign 1st March 2023 At Full Council on 28th February Councillor Jim Weir led a petition calling on all local authorities to lobby the Government to abolish the current system of... Local News
Wixams Station Planning Application Gets Green Light 21st February 2023 Wixams Station got the green light from Bedford Council’s Planning Committee on 20th February, after Councillors unanimously backed plans for the station... Local News
Monthly Column: Be ambitious for our Town 17th February 2023 Bedford town centre has been through some tough times in recent years. The incessant rise of online shopping, resulting in the disappearance of many well-known... Opinions
Mayor forces through flawed Local Plan despite public objections 13th February 2023 After months of heated debate and consultation, Bedford Borough’s Local Plan 2040 received nearly 1500 responses from interested parties and residents. Despite... 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
