Cllr Sharan Sira protests nearly 2000 Arce East Park Energy’s Solar Farm Blighting North Bedfordshire Countryside Thursday, 15 January, 2026 During last night’s Full Council (14th January), Conservative Councillor for Wyboston Ward Councillor Sharan Sira’s presented a motion opposing the East Park Energy development in her ward. An industrial-scale solar farm and battery storage project of around 2,000 acres, across open countryside in North Bedfordshire - that equates to around 342,000 double-decker buses in size, equivalent to... Local News
Mayor Secures Landmark Development for Bedford River Valley Park 21st November 2025 Conservative Mayor Tom Wootton has secured a truly game changing development that will bring new homes, leisure facilities, and a regional-scale water sports... Local News
Bedford Council Votes to Ditch Failed Local Plan and Start Afresh 9th October 2025 Mayor Tom and his Executive have secured cross party support from Borough Councillors to scrap the failed Local Plan 2040 and begin work immediately on a brand... Local News
Mayor takes difficult but responsible decision to protect Council finances 7th October 2025 Bedford Borough Mayor Tom Wootton has taken the difficult but responsible decision to temporarily suspend the 4-hour free parking scheme at Allhallows and Lurke... Local News
Bedford Borough Council Votes to Secure Telecare Service for the future 18th July 2025 Bedford Borough Council has approved the introduction of a small £4 per week charge for its Telecare service – a necessary and fair decision to safeguard the... Local News
Wixams Skatepark and Community Sports Hub Approved 14th July 2025 After nine months of delays and frustration, Councillors at last night’s Joint Development Control Committee gave the green light to long-awaited sports and... Local News
Bedford Borough Council Announces Major Expansion of Recycling Services 9th July 2025 New kerbside glass collection and weekly food waste service to launch as Mayor delivers key manifesto promises The Conservative Mayor of Bedford Borough Council... Local News
Right Patrol, Right Place: Council Acts Quickly to Keep Children Safe 7th July 2025 Bedford Borough Council has redeployed one of two school crossing patrols from Hawk Drive to a higher-risk location, making sure limited resources are used... Local News
“Cynical and Shameless” - Hypocrisy on School Crossing Patrols Exposed 7th July 2025 Bedford Borough Conservatives have slammed the Liberal Democrats’ staggering hypocrisy over school crossing patrol cuts, revealing how they quietly dismantled... Local News
Deputy Mayor Jim Weir Returns and Mayor Tom updates Cabinet 4th July 2025 Conservative Mayor Tom is pleased to officially welcome back Councillor Jim Weir as he returns to his role as Deputy Mayor following a period of recovery from a... Local News
Conservatives force Digital ID U-turn 14th January 2026 After months of pressure Labour have yet again U-turned on another policy National News
Conservatives call for social media ban for under 16’s 12th January 2026 Children are spending more time online than ever before, often exposed to explicit content National News
Conservatives force vote on Keeping Jury Trials 8th January 2026 Last Night the Conservatives forced a vote on protecting jury trials. National News
Chagos Bill Defeated 6th January 2026 Labour’s disastrous Chagos Surrender Bill has been defeated in the House of Lords National News
Kemi's New Year Message 1st January 2026 This year, we will show that we are the only party with a backbone needed to build a stronger Britain National News
Labour U-turn on the Family Farm Tax 23rd December 2025 After 14 months of pressure Labour have partially U-turned on this cruel and unfair tax National News
