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
Bedford Borough Council Launches Fly-Tipping Information Appeal 18th February 2022 Bedford Borough Council has invested in new, portable CCTV cameras that they are deploying at fly-tipping hotspots around Bedford Borough. The Council is using... Local News
Bedford Council allocated nearly £1m for Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme 15th February 2022 Bedford Borough Council has been allocated £988,590 to end Rough Sleeping in the borough by the close of this parliament. This funding can deliver move-on homes... Local News
Government Fund School Holiday Food Vouchers 10th February 2022 Thanks to the Government’s Household Support Fund, eligible Bedford families will receive £25 per child or young person this February half term. The £25 is... Local News
Bikeability Bedford Bound thanks to Government Grant 3rd February 2022 The Department for Transport’s Bikeablity Trust have offered Bedford Borough Council £71,756 for 2022/2023 Bikeablity training for children in school. This is... Local News
Conservatives call for Core Council Tax freeze 2nd February 2022 Concerns as Mayor piles pressure on Bedford Residents with high tax hike At Full Council on Wednesday 2nd February, the Conservatives submitted an alternative... Local News
£16m boost for Education in Bedford next year 4th January 2022 The Conservative Group welcome the news that schools in Bedford Borough will receive a total of £179m next school year, which is a boost of £16m, from central... Local News
Bedford Borough Council U-turns on ‘Northern Gateway’ works following calls for a rethink 2nd December 2021 Following many complaints and Conservative Councillor's calls for a rethink, Bedford Borough Council have made changes to their ‘Northern Gateway’ works between... Local News
Chaos for residents as roadworks continue to clog up Bedford 24th November 2021 There is new gridlock in Bedford caused by the ongoing roadworks in the Clapham Road Sainsbury’s area. Bedford Borough Council’s roadworks have reduced the road... Local News
Cllr Martin-Moran-Bryant asks for help for parents choosing schools 10th November 2021 At Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Monday 1 November, Cllr Martin-Moran-Bryant asked officers what help parents receive during the... 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
