Council urged to sponsor Ukrainian refugees Wednesday, 16 March, 2022 The Conservative Group have written to the Mayor of Bedford and Members of Parliament (MPs) who cover their wards to highlight the groups support for those who have had to flee Ukraine because of the vile invasion by Vladimir Putin. Local MP Richard Fuller, who has raised questions in parliament asking for more support from the Government, has written back confirming that individuals, businesses... Local News
Support for Ukrainian Refugees 6th March 2022 The Conservative Group has written to the Mayor and to local MPs covering the wards we represent to express our support for helping refugees from the war in... Articles
Bedford Borough to light up Town Bridge blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine 25th February 2022 Following a request from Group Leader, Cllr Graeme Coombes, Bedford Borough Council will light up the Town Bridge blue and yellow in solidarity with the... European News
Bedford Borough Council Launches Fly-Tipping Information Appeal 18th February 2022 Bedford Borough Council has invested in new, portable CCTV cameras that they are deploying at fly-tipping hotspots around Bedford Borough. The Council is using... Local News
Bedford Council allocated nearly £1m for Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme 15th February 2022 Bedford Borough Council has been allocated £988,590 to end Rough Sleeping in the borough by the close of this parliament. This funding can deliver move-on homes... Local News
Government Fund School Holiday Food Vouchers 10th February 2022 Thanks to the Government’s Household Support Fund, eligible Bedford families will receive £25 per child or young person this February half term. The £25 is... Local News
Bikeability Bedford Bound thanks to Government Grant 3rd February 2022 The Department for Transport’s Bikeablity Trust have offered Bedford Borough Council £71,756 for 2022/2023 Bikeablity training for children in school. This is... Local News
Conservatives call for Core Council Tax freeze 2nd February 2022 Concerns as Mayor piles pressure on Bedford Residents with high tax hike At Full Council on Wednesday 2nd February, the Conservatives submitted an alternative... Local News
£16m boost for Education in Bedford next year 4th January 2022 The Conservative Group welcome the news that schools in Bedford Borough will receive a total of £179m next school year, which is a boost of £16m, from central... Local News
Bedford Borough Council U-turns on ‘Northern Gateway’ works following calls for a rethink 2nd December 2021 Following many complaints and Conservative Councillor's calls for a rethink, Bedford Borough Council have made changes to their ‘Northern Gateway’ works between... Local News
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Foreign Secretary Liz Truss 19th March 2022 Foreign Secretary Liz Truss addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what she said here. National News
