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
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
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
CPC23 Address from Penny Mordaunt 4th October 2023 Find out what Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, said to CPC23 here. National News
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