Changing things for the better Friday, 5 April, 2024 If you believe that outcomes are independent of your actions, you’ll stop trying to overcome challenges – nothing you do matters and it’s always someone else’s fault. In a nutshell, that has been modus operandi for Bedford Borough Council in the last decade and that’s what we inherited when we took office in May last year. A Council that had been neutered, unwilling to tackle challenges head-on... Local News
Bedford Business Needs Support with “Safe and Open” Town Centre 23rd May 2020 Bedford Conservative Councillors call for Increased Support for Bedford Town Centre Businesses Bedford’s high street retailers have taken a devastating hit... ArticlesLocal News
‘Exciting Opportunity for Bedford Town Centre to Thrive’ 18th October 2019 Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative Group has unveiled a 36 point plan to make Bedford a premier destination for ‘living, working and leisure.’ Local News
Mayor’s ‘Posturing’ Costs Taxpayers 16th October 2019 A 20 month delay in purchasing temporary accommodation units for homeless individuals and families has cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds due to... Local News
Concerns Over ‘Professional Begging’ in Bedford Town Centre 14th October 2019 ‘Professional begging’ in and around Bedford’s car parks is causing safety concerns for visitors and must be dealt with urgently, according to Conservative Cllr... Local News
Cllr Roger Rigby: We Must Back Bedford's Traders 26th September 2019 A programme of roadworks across Bedford has come at a terrible time for the town’s businesses, according to Cllr Roger Rigby. Local News
Planning Inspectors Send Mayor Back to Drawing Board Over ‘Botched’ Local Plan 2nd September 2019 The ongoing crisis surrounding Bedford Mayor Dave Hodgson’s ‘botched’ housing plan has returned to haunt him with Planning Inspectors ruling it will have to be... Local News
Council Must Listen to Bring Out the Best in Bedford Town Centre 20th August 2019 Conservative Group Leader Cllr Graeme Coombes says Bedford Borough Council must listen to and act on the views of respondents to a consultation on the future of... Local News
Funding Boost to Support Rough Sleepers in Bedford 16th August 2019 New initiatives will be delivered to support rough sleepers in Bedford after the Borough Council accepted £547k in Government grants. Local News
Government Backs Bedford and Luton Hospital Merger 14th August 2019 Government backing for the merger between Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital provides ‘certainty’ for clinicians but there remains an ongoing need... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News