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
Liberal Democrat legacy leaves Borough with £2.3m financial black hole 22nd June 2023 The new Conservative administration at Borough Hall has uncovered a colossal £2.27m hole in the previous administrations supposed “balanced budget” for 2022/23... Local News
Conservative Councillors call on Bedford Mayor to ‘stop the madness’ and ‘press pause button’ on controversial Local Plan 20th April 2023 Bedford’s Conservative Councillors are calling on the Elected Mayor to halt progress on his controversial Local Plan 2040, as a result of changes to planning... Local News
Councillor welcomes re-think from Stagecoach on MK1 bus service 14th April 2023 Conservative Councillor for Wilstead and Wixams, Graeme Coombes, has welcomed an announcement by Stagecoach confirming a re-think of their poor and unreliable... Local News
Rest In Peace Councillor Stephen Moon 31st March 2023 Bedford Conservative Council Group is sad to announce the passing of former Group Leader, and current Councillor for Great Barford Ward, Cllr Stephen Moon... Local News
Conservative Budget promises to fix roads and help families in Bedford Borough 16th March 2023 Conservative Councillors have welcomed the Budget as good news for families across Bedford Borough. Residents will benefit from further support with the cost of... Articles
Government cash injection boost cycling in Bedford Borough 3rd March 2023 Borough Council is set to get a £140,224 cash injection from the Department for Transport (DfT) to support key initiatives Over 2300 children are set to benefit... Local News
Councillor Jim Weir leads Estate Management Campaign 1st March 2023 At Full Council on 28th February Councillor Jim Weir led a petition calling on all local authorities to lobby the Government to abolish the current system of... Local News
Wixams Station Planning Application Gets Green Light 21st February 2023 Wixams Station got the green light from Bedford Council’s Planning Committee on 20th February, after Councillors unanimously backed plans for the station... Local News
Monthly Column: Be ambitious for our Town 17th February 2023 Bedford town centre has been through some tough times in recent years. The incessant rise of online shopping, resulting in the disappearance of many well-known... Opinions
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