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
Social Care Cuts Risk ‘Dangerously Inadequate’ Service in Bedford 18th January 2017 The Leader of Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative Group has urged his party colleagues in Government to stop treating local councils as a ‘soft target’ for... Local News
End of Bedford Lib Dem and Labour Councillors' Pay Increase ‘Hypocrisy’ 17th January 2017 Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative Group has welcomed the decision of Liberal Democrat and Labour councillors at last to stop voting themselves pay... Local News
Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes Sustainability and Transformation Plan Update 16th December 2016 A committee of councillors from Bedford Borough, Luton, Central Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire had the opportunity on Wednesday to question those overseeing a... Local News
Bedford Borough Green Waste Collection ‘Flexibility’ Welcomed 14th December 2016 Wixams and Wilstead Cllr Graeme Coombes has welcomed the news that Bedford Borough Council will look again at providing a green waste collection service during... Local News
Public Ignored on Future of Bedford Borough Library Services 8th December 2016 A decision to ‘digitalise’ libraries in Bedford Borough will alienate many users and risk an irreversible decline in the service, according to Conservative Cllr... Local News
Bedford Mayor’s ‘Bonkers’ Car Parking Charge Increases 29th November 2016 Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative Group has criticised a plan from the authority’s Liberal Democrat and Labour administration to increase an array of... Local News
Committee Hears of Roman Bedford’s ‘New History’ 23rd November 2016 Bedford Borough Council’s Environment and Sustainable Communities Committee meeting on the 17th November was entirely devoted to receiving a presentation on the... Local News
Bedfordshire Health Body Slammed for ‘Lavish’ Accommodation Spend 8th November 2016 The Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG), the body responsible for overseeing NHS services locally, has been criticised for paying ‘well over the... Local News
Bedford Mayor’s ‘Death Tax’ Slammed 1st November 2016 Bedford Borough’s Mayor has been criticised for his plans to increase significantly cemetery and crematory fees for a seventh consecutive year. 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