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
Boost for Bromham Nature Reserve 3rd June 2015 A number of improvements have been made to Bromham Nature Reserve following Ward Fund contributions from Cllrs Roger Rigby and Jon Gambold. Local News
Bedford Conservatives Thank Residents for Election Support 25th May 2015 Conservative Group Leader Cllr Stephen Moon has written to the Bedfordshire on Sunday tothank residents for their support at the election which saw the... Local News
Newnham Councillors Use Ward Funds to Improve Road Safety 20th March 2015 Newnham Councillors John Mingay and Kristy Adams have used their Council Ward Funds to address road safety concerns in Queen Alexandria Road and Phillpotts... Local News
Harrold Solar Farm Planning Application 19th March 2015 Cllr Alison Foster has written to Harrold residents notifying them that a planning application has been submitted for a nearby solar farm. Local News
Cllr Mark Smith Uses Ward Fund for Wood End Junction 16th March 2015 Kempston Rural Cllr Mark Smith has used £1500 from his Borough Council Ward Fund for a new junction at Wood End, Kempston Rural. Local News
Cllr Tom Wootton Welcomes Black Cat Progress 13th March 2015 Wyboston Cllr Tom Wootton has welcomed news that improvement works at the Black Cat roundabout are reaching their final stages, with completion hopefully at the... Local News
Cllr Jane Walker Finalises Clapham Ward Fund Projects 10th March 2015 Clapham Cllr Jane Walker has finalised the projects that will benefit from her Borough Council Ward Fund for this year. Local News
Stagsden Village Hall Repairs 9th March 2015 Cllr Mark Smith has made a contribution of £1500 from his Borough Council Ward Fund for roof repairs at Stagsden Village Hall. Local News
Superfast Broadband Progress for Wilstead and Wixams 6th March 2015 Wilshamstead Cllr Graeme Coombes has welcomed news that progress has been made in providing superfast broadband speeds to residents in Wilstead and Wixams. 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