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
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
Turvey Traffic Fears 24th March 2016 Cllr Mark Smith has hit out at Milton Keynes Council over plans which could see Turvey take the brunt of increased lorry traffic accessing a proposed gravel... Local News
Labour Saxon Centre Petition is 'Cynical Political Stunt' 24th March 2016 The Labour Party in Kempston has been accused of orchestrating a ‘cynical political stunt’ by submitting a petition to its Labour colleagues on Bedford Borough... Local News
Case Made for Wixams GP Surgery 18th March 2016 Cllr Graeme C oombes has pressed NHS commissioners to commit to a new GP surgery serving Wixams residents. Local News
New Signs in Bromham & Biddenham to Put the Brakes on Speeding 25th February 2016 Motorists in Bromham and Biddenham will be reminded to watch their speed by two new mobile, speed activated signs. Local News
Bedfordshire NHS Body Slammed for Use of ‘Luxury' Offices 23rd February 2016 Cllrs John Mingay and Stephen Moon have hit out at the body responsible for organising NHS services in Bedfordshire for splashing out on offices at the historic... Local News
The Return of the Village Bobby in Bedfordshire 19th February 2016 Cllr Alison Foster has welcomed the news that Special Constables will be allocated to specific villages in Bedfordshire. Local News
New Power to Tackle Reckless Cyclists in Bedford Town Centre 17th February 2016 A new power to clamp down on cycling in Bedford town centre’s pedestrianised zone has been welcomed by Conservative Cllr Roger Rigby. Local News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News
We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Johnny Mercer 4th October 2023 Find out what Johnny Mercer, Minister of State and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said to CPC23 here. National News