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
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
Credit Where Credit is Due for Priory Country Park Café 11th November 2015 Bedford Borough Council has failed to acknowledge the efforts of a former councillor in bringing forward the planned café for Priory Country Park, according to... Local News
Calls for Solution to ‘Unbearable’ Ampthill Road Traffic Misery 20th October 2015 Kempston Central & East Cllr Anthony Boutall has urged Bedford Borough Council to explore every possible option to end the ‘unbearable’ traffic congestion on... Local News
Cllr Mark Smith to Push for Kempston Rural Speeding Solution 19th October 2015 Kempston Rural Cllr Mark Smith will continue to try to find a solution to a speeding problem on Wootton Road, stretching from the junction with Ridge Road to... Local News
Call for Wootton A421 Signage Improvement 5th October 2015 Cllr John Wheeler has appealed to the Highways Agency to address insufficient signage for Wootton on the A421. Local News
Concerns Over House Building Plans for Clapham 30th September 2015 Clapham Cllr Jane Walker has labelled plans to build 800 – 900 homes in Clapham as ‘too much’ for the village to take. Local News
Cllr Roger Rigby: Bedford Bus Station Interior 'Feels Austere' 14th September 2015 Cllr Roger Rigby has written to the Bedfordshire on Sunday outlining his dissatisfaction with the current state of Bedford Bus Station’s interior. Local News
Bedford Bus Station Public Convenience Evening Closures Exposed 11th September 2015 Cllr Roger Rigby has hit out at Bedford Borough Council for the lack of public conveniences open in the evening for Bedford Bus Station and Allhallows car park... 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