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
Councillor asks about support for families who have suffered during Covid-19 5th November 2021 At Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Monday 1 November, Cllr Wheeler made enquiries regarding help for all families, particularly during... Local News
Conservatives welcome Sarah Gallagher from Liberal Democrats 1st November 2021 Bedford’s Conservative Councillors have today welcomed a new member to their ranks, Cllr Sarah Gallagher (Eastcotts ward), who has joined them after leaving the... Local News
Government Support Helps Bedford Borough Council Provide School Holiday Food Vouchers This Half Term 20th October 2021 Bedford Borough Council will again be providing vouchers to families with children eligible for income related free school meals. Funded through the Household... Local News
Put Sustainability at the Core of Local Plan 30th September 2021 The Borough Conservative Councillors have responded to the draft Local Plan 2040 consultation. In their response they raise many concerns and have made the... Local News
Bedford Borough urged to Bid for 5G Technology Boost in Town Centre 15th September 2021 The Department for Culture Media and Sport has opened up a pilot scheme allowing local councils to bid for funds to improve 5G in town centres. The Conservative... Local News
Conservative Group Response to Local Plan 2040: the Draft Plan Consultation 14th September 2021 Initial Comment: This is a Group response and should not be taken as the complete response of any individual councillor, each of whom may have particular... Local News
Government gives Bedford Borough £288k to continue English Speaking Programmes 23rd August 2021 Bedford Borough Council has received over £288k from the Government ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Integration Fund to help support English... Local News
Bedford should welcome Afghan refugees 19th August 2021 Bespoke resettlement scheme announced by Government Bedford’s Conservative Councillors have welcomed the resettlement scheme for Afghan refugees, announced... Local News
Bedford Borough Receive £208k from Department of Transport to Boost Cycling and Walking 2nd August 2021 Bedford Borough Council has received £208,906 from the Department of Transport as a further part of the Cycling and Walking plan for England which started in... 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
