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 Local Plan 'Failure of Leadership' 15th June 2018 Bedford Mayor Dave Hodgson has been slammed for trying to deflect criticism of his flawed Local Plan. Local News
‘Coherent’ Plan Needed to Meet Bedford’s Housing Challenge 8th June 2018 Bedford Borough’s Mayor Dave Hodgson ‘continues to misrepresent and insult’ those who criticise his botched Local Plan, according to Conservative Group Leader... Local News
Wootton Upper School Bench Boost 1st June 2018 Cllr John Wheeler has used his Council Ward Fund to purchase new benches for Wootton Upper School. Local News
Bedford Mayor’s ‘Botched’ Housing Plan Slammed 18th May 2018 Bedford Borough’s villages could be ‘overwhelmed’ by new housing estates after plans for a new town in the north of the Borough collapsed. Local News
New Policy to Tackle Bedford’s Alcohol Problem 11th May 2018 New restrictions on the number of premises granted licences to sell alcohol in Bedford town centre have been described by a councillor as a victory for... Local News
Housing Changes ‘Destroying Social Fabric’ of Midland Road 8th March 2018 The number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the Midland Road area of Bedford must be restricted to avoid ‘destroying the social fabric’ of the... Local News
Bedford Borough Conservatives Call for Investment in Key Services 12th February 2018 Bedford Borough Council’s Liberal Democrat and Labour councillors have rejected Conservative proposals to support rural communities, low-income families and... Local News
Speed Camera Investment Boost for Bedford Borough 8th February 2018 A move to boost road safety in Bedford Borough through the installation of new average speed cameras is ‘long overdue’ according to Conservative Cllr Gianni... Local News
Cllr Alison Foster Continues Campaign to Save Country Park Guardians 26th January 2018 Proposals from Bedford Borough Council to reduce and downgrade its green space maintenance staff could have serious implications for Harrold and Odell Country... 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