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
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
Financial Fairness for Bedford Borough's Care Leavers 6th December 2017 Young people who leave the care of Bedford Borough Council should not pay any Council Tax until the age of 25, according to Conservative Cllr Jane Walker. Local News
Bromham & Biddenham Ward Fund Projects Finalised 21st November 2017 Bromham & Biddenham Cllrs Roger Rigby and Jon Gambold have finalised their Council Ward Fund projects for 2017/18. Local News
Bedford Roads Plan is ‘Sticking Plaster’ 10th November 2017 A £4.8m scheme to amend the road network at Clapham Road and Manton Lane in Bedford is a ‘sticking plaster’ that will fail to address nightmare congestion... Local News
Concern Over Ambulance Response Times in Bedford Borough Villages 9th November 2017 Concerns have been raised around the time taken by ambulances to respond to emergency calls in Bedford Borough’s rural areas. Local News
Midland Road Regeneration Plan is ‘Patronising’ 2nd November 2017 A Bedford Borough Council consultation document which set out plans to regenerate areas of Bedford town centre has been deemed ‘patronising’ in its approach... Local News
Biddenham Flood Prevention Works Welcomed 30th October 2017 Bromham & Biddenham Ward Cllr Roger Rigby has welcomed the installation of new drains at Church End, Biddenham. Local News
Concern Over Bedford's Spiralling Funeral Fees 4th October 2017 Bedford Borough’s Mayor should stop inflation-busting funeral cost increases to bolster the Council’s finances, according to the Deputy Leader of the... 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