Mayor Wootton gets cross party support on first budget Thursday, 8 February, 2024 At a Full Council meeting last night, Conservative Mayor, Tom Wootton’s first budget was approved by the Council, receiving cross party support. The Mayor and his Executive took extensive steps to consult all parties on potential considerations and concerns with the budget, ensuring a budget with strong backing from the Council. This isn’t just the Mayor’s budget, it is a positive and ambitious... Local News
State-of-the-art Leisure Village undergoing comprehensive feasibility study 6th February 2024 Mayor Tom Wootton and Bedford’s Conservative Councillors have bold ambitions for the Borough’s leisure facilities, with plans for a state-of-the-art Leisure... Local News
Mayor’s first Budget will reinvigorate Bedford Borough 22nd January 2024 Mayor of Bedford, Tom Wootton, has published his first Budget since taking office in May 2023. The budget comes at a time of serious financial pressure within... Holyrood News
Bedford Borough’s best days are ahead 20th December 2023 First and foremost, I’d like to wish everyone across Bedford Borough a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It is the season, for sitting back, spending time... Local News
Urgent repairs now taking place at Bedford Leisure Centres as Mayor’s Capital programme agreed 19th December 2023 An Extraordinary meeting of Bedford Council has agreed to £3.96m of urgent repairs to the Borough’s Leisure Centres. Repairs to the Borough’s leisure suite were... Local News
Capital Programme Rejected 4th December 2023 Massive opportunity for Bedford-wide improvements missed, as Lib Dem and Labour Councillors accidentally ditch entire Capital Projects Programme Plans for new... Local News
Bedford rail ticket offices protected! 2nd November 2023 In great news for rail passengers across Bedford Borough the Conservative Government has put a stop to proposals being rammed through by rail companies to close... Local News
IT’S ONLY JUST BEGUN…BEDFORD BACK IN THE GAME 23rd October 2023 At a meeting of the Executive this evening the finishing touches were agreed for a bold new investment plan for Bedford. We know Healthcare is vitally important... Articles
Mayor Tom shares Conservative Approved Wixams GP and Stations plans with new Mid Beds MP 20th October 2023 Following last night’s election, I just wanted to congratulate the new Mid Bedfordshire MP Alastair Strathern on his win and to extend an offer to work with him... Articles
Concessionary Leisure prices set to be reviewed and improved 15th September 2023 The Conservative Council will be updating and improving the Borough’s leisure services by working with potential new operators on concessionary fees... Local 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
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News