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 Mayor’s ‘Recruitment Crisis’ Exposed 6th November 2018 Liberal Democrat Mayor Dave Hodgson has been slammed for overseeing a ‘full blown recruitment crisis’ which is set to cost taxpayers £279k. Local News
Support for Bedford’s New Visitor Information Centre 16th October 2018 A new Visitor Information Centre (VIC) for Bedford opening tomorrow (17th October) has been welcomed by Cllr Roger Rigby. Local News
‘Time is Running Out’ for Midland Road 15th October 2018 Bedford Borough Councillor David Fletcher has spoken of the despair of the Midland Road community following an ‘explosion’ of street drinking, anti-social... Local News
Bedford Mayor’s New Housing Plan is ‘Catastrophic Failure’ 27th September 2018 Bedford Mayor Dave Hodgson has ‘ducked responsibility’ by shortening his revised Local Plan for housing to the year 2030. Local News
Mayor’s ‘Hand was Forced’ on Wixams Station Commitment 20th September 2018 Bedford Mayor Dave Hodgson’s ‘hand was forced’ in committing Bedford Borough Council financially to deliver the long-awaited Wixams railway station, according... Local News
Putnoe Walk In Centre: ‘People Power Has Won the Day’ 18th September 2018 Walk in services are to remain at Putnoe Walk in Centre for at least the next 2 years after agreement was reached between the Medical Centre’s partners and the... Local News
Light at the End of the Tunnel for Wixams Train Station 3rd August 2018 There is new hope that the long-awaited train station for Wixams will be delivered after housing developer Gallagher Estates re-affirmed its funding commitment... Local News
Bedford Businesses Stung by Mayor Over Police Parking Deal 17th July 2018 Bedford Borough’s Mayor Dave Hodgson has been criticised for ‘fleecing' businesses in a deal over police parking in Bedford town centre. Local News
Covanta Judicial Review Welcomed 27th June 2018 Wixams and Wilstead Cllr Graeme Coombes has welcomed the news that there will be a judicial review of the environment permit awarded for the proposed Covanta... 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