Bedford Conservative Councillors condemn Labour Government decision to silence local voices from planning scrutiny Monday, 13 April, 2026 New changes branded “an attack on local democracy”. Bedford Conservative Councillors have condemned the Labour Government’s new planning changes as a direct attack on local democracy, warning the move would strip both local residents and elected Councillors of their voice in planning decisions. Currently, Councillors are often the last line of defence for local communities, using their right to... Local News
Retaking control of the Borough’s Destiny: Council launches new Local Plan 2050 to shape Bedford’s future 9th April 2026 Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative administration took decisive action to bring the borough’s future growth back under local control by launching work on a... Local News
Mayor's column: Keeping focus in challenging times while recognising how far we’ve come 7th April 2026 At a time when Bedford Borough is facing intense financial and political scrutiny, it’s more important than ever that residents hear an honest message: yes, the... Local News
Unsafe Queens Footbridge demolished as Mayor Tom Wootton clears the way for a replacement bridge 17th March 2026 Bedford Borough’s Conservative Mayor, Tom Wootton, has welcomed the start of demolition work on the unsafe Queens Footbridge (linking Queens Park and Kempston)... Local News
Conservative Administration Secures NHS Funding for New GP Surgeries in Great Barford and Wixams 12th March 2026 Conservative administration secures millions in additional NHS investment following years of campaigning Bedford Borough Council has announced a major funding... Local News
Mayor launches Finance and Improvement Executive Committee to strengthen financial grip and accountability 5th March 2026 On 4 March 2026, the Mayor of Bedford Borough, Tom Wootton, formally established a new Finance and Improvement Executive Committee to strengthen oversight of... Local News
Mayoral Column: There’s plenty to be positive about in Bedford Borough 3rd March 2026 While the past few months have brought significant demand-led challenges in Children’s Services, Adult Social Care, and Temporary Accommodation, it’s important... Opinions
Bedford Borough Council Approves Mayor’s Budget 19th February 2026 Bedford Borough Council has approved Mayor Tom Wootton’s 2026/27 budget that protects frontline services and provides much needed stability at a critical time... Local News
Bedford Council services at serious risk after Lib Dems torpedo budget 5th February 2026 Bedford Borough’s Conservative Councillors and Mayor Tom Wootton have expressed deep disappointment after the Council’s proposed 2026/27 budget was voted down... Local News
Facing the facts and fixing the finances 3rd February 2026 I am often asked what it is like being a Mayor after spending my whole working life as a farmer. The reality is simple: on a farm, when a job needs doing, you... Local News
Kemi gives Keynote Defence Speech 11th April 2026 We must force the government to confront reality National News
Starmer caves on Chagos Surrender Deal 10th April 2026 After months of campaigning, Conservatives help force U-turn on Starmer’s Chagos deal National News
New Conservative Broadcast: Cut Britain's Bills 8th April 2026 In our latest Party Election Broadcast Kemi outlines how to cut Britain's bills... National News
Grooming Gangs Inquiry Strengthened 1st April 2026 Working together, we have once again forced the government to change course and putting victims first. National News
Conservatives Publish “Get Britain Drilling” Bill 31st March 2026 In the middle of an energy crisis drilling our own oil is about energy, financial and national security. National News
Labour block North Sea Oil Drilling 26th March 2026 Because of Ed Miliband Britain is poorer and thousands of jobs are being lost. National News
