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
Bromham & Biddenham Housing Applications ‘Jumping the Gun’ 5th January 2016 Newly submitted planning applications for housing developments in Bromham & Biddenham should not be approved while an ongoing review takes place to allocate... Local News
Cllr Alison Foster Special Constable Proposal Receives Unanimous Support 11th December 2015 A plan to strengthen community policing in Bedfordshire with Parish or Community Special Constables has been unanimously endorsed by Bedford Borough councillors... Local News
Cllr Mark Smith: Great Denham Bus Service Cut ‘Shameful’ 10th December 2015 Cllr Mark Smith has hit out at Stagecoach for cutting a Great Denham and Queen’s Park bus service despite receiving a subsidy from Bedford Borough Council. Local News
Cllr David Fletcher: Time for Action on Midland Road Alcohol Licensing 7th December 2015 The number of licenced premises selling alcohol in Midland Road is perpetuating a culture of street drinking and anti-social behaviour in the area, according to... Local News
Conservatives Welcome Christmas Parking Boost 20th November 2015 The news that Bedford Borough Council is to offer 2 hours free parking every day at Queen Street multi-storey car park for the whole of December has been... Local News
Ampthill Road Congestion Given ‘Zero Concern’ in Approval for New Supermarket 19th November 2015 A new supermarket on Ampthill Road is set to take traffic chaos on Bedford’s Ampthill Road to a new level according to Kempston Central & East Cllr Anthony... Local News
Bedford Free School: Children Win in the Face of ‘Party Political Dogma’ 18th November 2015 At its meeting this week Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee approved a planning application from Bedford Free School for a new rooftop sports hall. Local News
Wixams School Update 17th November 2015 Wilshamstead Cllr Graeme Coombes has provided the following update with regard to the proposal for a new school in Wixams: Local News
Wilstead and Wixams Gypsy & Traveller Update 16th November 2015 Cllr Graeme Coombes has been working with Bedford Borough Council officers, Bedfordshire Police and Gallagher, the Wixams development group, to ensure that... 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