Wixams station officially starts! Thursday, 25 July, 2024 There is light at the end of the tunnel for Wixams residents as the long-awaited train station finally gets underway. For over twenty long years, the railway saga has deeply frustrated both residents and Councillors with the lack of progress on major infrastructure. Excessive delays and the abject failure of the previous Lib Dem administration to deliver anything meaningful left residents... Local News
New Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy for Bedford Borough 12th July 2024 The Conservative Administration’s new Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy for Bedford Borough was adopted by Full Council on 10th July 2024 with cross party... Local News
Conservatives keep Vital Lifeline free for Bedford Borough’s most vulnerable residents 10th July 2024 Bedford Borough Council will be keeping Telecare, a vital emergency service, free for our most vulnerable residents, despite significant financial pressures... Local News
Bigger and Better than before: The River Festival is back! 5th July 2024 Families across the Borough will have an unforgettable start to their summer holidays as our iconic River Festival returns. Over Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July... Local News
Performance management to be re-aligned with Council priorities 13th June 2024 Bedford Borough Council is undertaking a comprehensive review of its key performance indicators (KPIs) to better align with its new strategic vision, and the... Local News
Bedford Borough Council is back on sound financial footing 7th June 2024 Bedford Borough Council has published its draft 2023/24 statement of accounts, showing a £174k surplus at year end, despite the £2.27 million budget overspend... Local News
Putting Bedford Back in Business 25th May 2024 Ticking off a major manifesto pledge, Mayor Tom Wootton and his Conservative team have officially completed a game changing purchase of the historic former... Local News
Community advocate and Councillor appointed as Speaker of Bedford Borough Council 17th May 2024 Councillor John Wheeler has been appointed Speaker of Bedford Borough Council. John was first elected as a Councillor in 2015, bringing over 20 years of... Local News
First Step to end unfair additional charges for Great Denham and Kempston West 15th May 2024 Residents in Great Denham and Kempston West have finally been heard as both Ward Cllrs, who have lobbied for years to have this additional charge removed, are... Local News
Changing things for the better 5th April 2024 If you believe that outcomes are independent of your actions, you’ll stop trying to overcome challenges – nothing you do matters and it’s always someone else’s... Local 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
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July 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
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
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 21st August 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News