Wixams Skatepark and Community Sports Hub Approved Monday, 14 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 recreation facilities for Wixams. The approval follows the committee’s decision in October 2024 to reject a previous proposal that was rightly met with strong opposition from residents, parish councils, and local councillors due to the loss of... 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
Changes to Telecare will secure long-term sustainability of the service 4th July 2025 To safeguard the long-term future of its Telecare service and address rising service costs, Bedford Borough Council is proposing a modest charge for those most... Local News
£17 Million Investment Secures New GP Surgery for Wootton 29th May 2025 Residents of Wootton are set to benefit from a brand new GP surgery as part of a £17 million investment across the Borough in local healthcare. Following a... Local News
A Bigger, Faster and Smoother Investment 22nd May 2025 Bedford Borough Council is investing in cutting-edge road repair technology to tackle potholes faster and cheaper. The council has purchased the Roadmender... Local News
Bedford’s Cultural Revival Begins: £2.5 Million Investment in the Corn Exchange 24th April 2025 Bedford is stepping confidently into a new era, with a bold £2.5 million investment in the Corn Exchange officially approved, marking a major milestone in the... Local News
Family Hubs Expansion to Deliver More Support 15th April 2025 Bedford Borough’s Conservatives are taking decisive action to modernise the Council’s family services - delivering a 21% increase in support for families across... Local News
Mel Stride responds to Rachel Reeves's spending review 14th June 2025 Today, Rachel Reeves's delivered Labour’s first Spending Review. With a torrent of promises, slogans, and self-congratulations. But not the truth. National News
Forcing a vote on a national inquiry into grooming gangs 14th June 2025 We Conservatives strongly believe victims of this appalling abuse deserve justice. Find out more here National News
Labour U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments 9th June 2025 After Conservative pressure, Labour finally reinstitute Winter Fuel Payments for 9 million pensioners National News
Kemi Badenoch exposes the laws and treaties holding Britain back 6th June 2025 Watch the Leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch deliver a keynote speech on the international treaties which are holding Britain back. National News
Mel Stride delivers speech on Conservative Economic Vision 5th June 2025 Watch as the Shadow Chancellor sets out the economic principles that will guide us in the future. National News
Conservative unveil plan to take back control of our prisons 4th June 2025 Unless Labour act fast, more prison officers lives will be put at serious risk. National News
