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
New Safety Projects for Bromham School 31st December 2014 Bromham & Biddenham Ward Councillors Roger Rigby and Jon Gambold have used their Council Ward Funds to invest in new safety measures at both of Bromham Lower... Local News
Bedfordshire IVF Service Cut is 'Deeply Regrettable' 22nd December 2014 A 50% cut in the budget for IVF services in Bedfordshire is ‘deeply regrettable’ according to Bedford Borough Councillor Roger Rigby. Local News
Bedfordshire Health Services Body Records ‘Staggering’ £28m Deficit 17th December 2014 The body in charge of purchasing health services in Bedfordshire has ‘lost control’ of its budget according to Bedford Borough Cllr John Mingay. Local News
Bedford Borough Council Loses Financial Control of Culture Sites 11th December 2014 Bedford Borough Council’s Liberal Democrat and Labour administration is on course to record a huge overspend on its Corn Exchange and museum budgets – despite... Local News
Cllr Carole Ellis 9th December 2014 It is with great sadness that Bedford Borough Conservative councillors have learned that their friend and colleague Cllr Carole Ellis has died after a long... Local News
Bromham Gypsy & Traveller Site Refused Permission 3rd December 2014 Cllr Roger Rigby and Cllr Jon Gambold have welcomed a decision of the Planning Inspectorate to reject a proposed Gypsy & Traveller site in Bromham. Local News
Bedford Borough Villages Left Out of Recycling Scheme 2nd December 2014 Cllr Alison Foster has expressed her dismay that a Bedford Borough Council scheme designed to help residents recycle over the Christmas period has neglected the... Local News
Safety Fears Over Union Street Roundabout Design 2nd December 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Group Leader Cllr Stephen Moon has spoken of his concern for the safety of motorists and pedestrians using the new ‘turbo... Local News
Council Urged to End Ampthill Road Traffic ‘Misery’ 28th November 2014 Wixams and Wilstead Cllr Graeme Coombes has called on the Council to take urgent action to end the traffic congestion ‘misery’ experienced by motorists... 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