Bedfordshire MP questions East West Rail Consultation Wednesday, 30 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 West Rail (EWR) scheme and how they have conducted their consultations. During the debate, Richard Fuller MP raised a number of wide-ranging issues that include: The costings given by EWR and how they changed after the original route... 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
Government increases financial support for Bedford public health, whilst Labour ‘manufacture problems’ 24th March 2021 The Conservative Government has supported Bedford Council with millions of pounds of public money during the current health pandemic. It is now giving nearly... Local News
The Prime Minister's statement on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 9th April 2021 Read the Prime Minister's statement here in full. National News
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Budget 2021: The Chancellor's Speech in Full 3rd March 2021 Read and Watch the Chancellor's Budget announcement here in full. One year ago, we promised the British people we would do whatever it takes to provide security... National News
Everything you need to know about Budget 2021 3rd March 2021 Find out how Budget 2021 is protecting the jobs and livelihoods of the British people. National News
Meet 3 of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates 28th February 2021 Meet three of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates: Festus Akinbusoye, Peter McCall and David Sidwick. National News
