Mayor Wootton gets cross party support on first budget Thursday, 8 February, 2024 At a Full Council meeting last night, Conservative Mayor, Tom Wootton’s first budget was approved by the Council, receiving cross party support. The Mayor and his Executive took extensive steps to consult all parties on potential considerations and concerns with the budget, ensuring a budget with strong backing from the Council. This isn’t just the Mayor’s budget, it is a positive and ambitious... Local News
£11m Government Funding to Tackle Bedford Town Centre Gridlock 19th July 2016 Conservative councillors have welcomed the possibility of £11m in Government funds to tackle congestion in Bedford town centre. Local News
Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes NHS Review Silence Slammed 4th July 2016 Cllr Roger Rigby has hit out at NHS chiefs who recommended the closure of Bedford Hospital’s maternity services and then refused to explain their decision. Local News
Plans Approved for New Wixams Schools 15th June 2016 Wixams and Wilstead Cllr Graeme Coombes attended a meeting of Bedford Borough Council's Planning Committee on Monday evening to speak on applications for new... Local News
Proposed Bedford Hospital Maternity Cut Slammed 14th June 2016 Cllr Stephen Moon has hit out at NHS commissioners after a report published last week proposed the transfer of maternity services from Bedford Hospital to... Local News
Committee to Review Bedford Tourist Information Centre Location 13th June 2016 Bedford’s Tourist Information Centre (TIC) is ‘not fit for purpose’ and could do much more to promote the town, according to Cllr Stephen Moon. Local News
Ampthill Road Congestion: ‘Enough is Enough’ 7th June 2016 Bedford Borough Cllr Roger Rigby has slammed Mayor Hodgson for his ‘inertia’ in delivering a solution to chronic road congestion on Ampthill Road. Local News
Stewartby Waste Facility Lorry Pollution Concerns 6th June 2016 Wilshamstead Cllr Graeme Coombes has set out his concerns of extra traffic pollution following the news that a proposal to develop a huge ‘energy from waste’... Local News
Progress in Wootton Road Safety Campaign 6th April 2016 Wootton Ward Cllr John Wheeler is pushing for action to provide safe routes for parents and pupils walking to and from Wootton Lower School. Local News
‘Compelling’ Case Needed to Return Justice to Bedford 25th March 2016 The extent of the harm caused by the closure of Bedford Magistrates’ Court must be uncovered if there is to be any chance of reversing the decision, according... 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