Bedford Council services at serious risk after Lib Dems torpedo budget Thursday, 5 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 by just 2 votes. Bedford Borough Council is facing some of the toughest financial pressures in years, with costs rising fastest in the services the Council is legally required to provide - demand and spending continue to climb sharply in... 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
Mayor Tom Wootton renews action to end “double taxation” for Kempston West and Great Denham residents 27th January 2026 Conservative Mayor Tom Wootton has reaffirmed the Council’s decision to remove the Open Space Management (OSM) charge for households in Kempston West and Great... Local News
Mayor sets out Bedford Borough Council’s Budget focused on stability and long-term responsibility 20th January 2026 The Mayor of Bedford has today set out the priorities behind Bedford Borough Council’s proposed budget, as papers have been published ahead of the next... Local News
Cllr Sharan Sira protests nearly 2000 Arce East Park Energy’s Solar Farm Blighting North Bedfordshire Countryside 15th 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... 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
Conservatives win first step in protecting kids online 22nd January 2026 House of Lords vote to back our plan to restrict social media for children National News
Labour approve building of Chinese Super Embassy 21st January 2026 Keir Starmer is putting Beijing’s approval over our safety National News
Conservatives force vote to get kids off social media 20th January 2026 Labour have promised a “consultation” but this cannot wait. National News
Title: Conservatives release first Broadcast of 2026 19th January 2026 Our fist Party Political Broadcast highlights how we will get Britain back on track National 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 pledge to get kids off social media 12th January 2026 Children are spending more time online, exposed to explicit content National News
