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
Boris Johnson Visits Bedford 30th October 2014 Bedford town centre was brought to a standstill today during a visit by Mayor of London Boris Johnson. Local News
Key Services Retained at Bedford Hospital 29th October 2014 Conservative Group Leader Cllr Stephen Moon has welcomed a long-awaited report which has confirmed that key services will be retained at Bedford Hospital. Local News
Bedford Borough Broadband Update 27th October 2014 Cllr Tom Wootton attended a meeting in Colmworth on Friday which focussed on the extension of superfast broadband in Bedford Borough. Local News
Bedford Borough Parishes Notified of Gypsy & Traveller Planning Consultation 23rd October 2014 Conservative Group Leader Cllr Stephen Moon has notified parish councils in Bedford Borough of a Government consultation on amending the planning rules... Local News
Roxton School Bus Campaign Ends in Success 20th October 2014 Parents of pupils from Roxton who attend Alban Academy in Great Barford have won a temporary victory in their hard fought campaign to reinstate their school bus... Local News
Bedford Conservatives Press for Town Centre Investment 17th October 2014 Bedford Borough Council has accepted a proposal from Conservative Councillors to request new powers to levy a small charge on large, out of town retailers with... Local News
Bedford Care Home Staff Not Paid Living Wage 16th October 2014 Staff in Bedford Borough Council’s care homes are not being paid the ‘Living Wage’ in contrast with other members of staff employed by the authority. Local News
Bedford Affordable Housing Budget 'Slashed' 15th October 2014 Bedford Borough Council has dramatically redcued its affordable housing budget since 2010. Local News
Bedford Mayor Agrees Conservative Sunday Parking Charge Policy 8th October 2014 Bedford Borough Mayor Dave Hodgson has at last accepted the proposal from the Council’s Conservative Group to scrap his Sunday parking charge at multi-storey... 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