Community advocate and Councillor appointed as Speaker of Bedford Borough Council Friday, 17 May, 2024 Councillor John Wheeler has been appointed Speaker of Bedford Borough Council. John was first elected as a Councillor in 2015, bringing over 20 years of experience as a parish councillor with a deep understanding of community/village life. Where, he quickly cemented himself as a powerful advocate for residents of Wootton and now Kempston Rural – ensuring they have a voice in the Council. John has... 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
Liberal Democrats condemned for ‘politicising’ impartial Parish Councils 9th August 2023 Bedford Borough’s Conservative Councillors have condemned Bedford’s Liberal Democrats, for attempting to “politicise” the impartiality of Parish Councils and... Local News
Cool spaces network launched for Bedford Borough residents this summer 27th July 2023 Following the successful roll-out of the Warm Spaces initiative during the winter, the Conservative run Council has taken steps to ensure Bedford Borough’s... Local News
Care leavers granted 'protected characteristic' status 18th July 2023 Bedford Borough Council took a significant step forward last night in its support for care-experienced young people, as confirmed by a motion that received... Local News
Lib Dems leave Bedford with £2.27m in unprecedented overspends 14th July 2023 A meeting of Bedford Councillors recently received a report detailing a £2.269 million budget overspend for the financial year 2022/23 that occurred prior to... Local News
Bedford’s Conservative will make sure residents have proper access to GP’s 14th July 2023 During Wednesday’s Full Council, 12th July 2023, the Liberal Democrats gave their full support to the Conservative Mayor’s, Tom Wootton, manifesto pledge to... Local News
CPC23 Address from Penny Mordaunt 4th October 2023 Find out what Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Suella Braverman 3rd October 2023 Find out what Home Secretary Suella Braverman said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Alex Chalk 3rd October 2023 Find out what Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michael Gove 3rd October 2023 Find out what Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michelle Donelan 3rd October 2023 Find out what Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Steve Barclay 3rd October 2023 Find out what Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said at CPC23 here. National News