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
Bedfordshire MP questions East West Rail Consultation 30th June 2021 Conservative North East Bedfordshire MP, Mr Richard Fuller, secured an adjournment debate on Monday 28 June to discuss the many problems with the current East... Local News
Bedford Borough given £22.6m by Government for Town Deal 10th June 2021 It has been announced that Bedford Borough will receive £22.6 million from the Government, following a successful bid for a Town Deal. In October 2020, Bedford... Local News
Councillors demand Re-consultation at Full Council Meeting 2nd June 2021 The Conservative Group called for a full re-consultation on East West Rail routes following the actions of the Mayor and his executive to fail to consider all... Local News
Councillors call for Consultation Extension on East West Rail 24th May 2021 The deadline for responses to the current consultation on East West Rail should be extended, according to Bedford's Conservative Councillors. The recent... Local News
Conservative Group Response to EWR Report 11th May 2021 The Conservative Group welcomes the Borough Council’s late attempt to prevent the destruction of homes in the Poets area. EWR’s preferred option was always to... Local News
Conservative Councillors welcome Festus Akinbusoye as new Police and Crime Commissioner 8th May 2021 Congratulations to Festus Akinbusoye for winning his election and becoming the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire. Festus was the clear winner... Local News
Government Gives Bedford £154k to Reopen After Lockdown 14th April 2021 Bedford Borough Council have received £154k to help local high street reopen and attract shoppers. This money comes on top of £1m Towns Fund and £1.76m High... Local News
Conservative Councillors Welcome Mayor’s U-Turn Over Borough Consultation on East West Rail 13th April 2021 Following repeated calls by Conservative Councillors in Council meetings, Bedford’s Mayor has belatedly reversed his previous refusal to have a public... Local News
Cllr Tom Wootton welcomes Black Cat Roundabout proposals 25th March 2021 Proposals form Highways England to overhaul the dual carriageway linking the A1 to the A428 have been formally accepted by the Planning Inspectorate. The plans... Local News
Kemi’’s First Speech of 2025: Rebuilding Trust 27th January 2025 Kemi Badenoch gave a speech on how she’ll rebuild trust in the Conservative Party National News
Forcing a vote on a national inquiry into grooming gangs 9th January 2025 We Conservatives strongly believe victims of this appalling abuse deserve justice. Find out more here National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 20th December 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. 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
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
Why appease identity politics zealots? 20th December 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
