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
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
Mayor Slammed for Talking Down Bedford Hospital’s Future 27th November 2014 Conservative Councillor Alison Foster has hit out at Mayor Dave Hodgson for suggesting that Bedford Hospital is at risk of a ‘major downgrade’ – even though the... Local News
Cllr Alison Foster Holds Community Safety Forum Meeting 20th November 2014 Cllr Alison Foster held the latest of her Community Safety Forum meetings yesterday evening (19 th November). Local News
Conservatives Announce Plan for 2 Hours Free Parking Every Day in Bedford 14th November 2014 Visitors to Bedford town centre should get at least 2 hours free parking every day according to Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative councillors. Local News
Bedford Hospital Funding in Need of Reform 13th November 2014 Bedford Borough Cllr Roger Rigby has hit out at local NHS chiefs for withholding funding from Bedford Hospital. Local News
Mayor’s Claims ‘Destroying’ Bedford Hospital Staff Morale 11th November 2014 Bedford Borough Council Conservative Group Leader Cllr Stephen Moon has slammed Mayor Dave Hodgson for ‘scaremongering’ over the future of Bedford Hospital. Local News
Conservatives Support Reinstatement of Court Cases in Bedford 3rd November 2014 The Bedford Borough Conservative Group has joined a campaign to bring court cases back to Bedford Magistrates’ Court. Local News
Wyboston Ward Forum 30th October 2014 Cllr Tom Wootton attended the Wyboston Ward Forum yesterday evening to discuss a range of issues with residents including the problem of speeding in the... 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