Community advocate and Councillor appointed as Speaker of Bedford Borough Council Friday, 17 May, 2024 Councillor John Wheeler has been appointed Speaker of Bedford Borough Council. John was first elected as a Councillor in 2015, bringing over 20 years of experience as a parish councillor with a deep understanding of community/village life. Where, he quickly cemented himself as a powerful advocate for residents of Wootton and now Kempston Rural – ensuring they have a voice in the Council. John has... 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
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
CPC23 Address from Penny Mordaunt 4th October 2023 Find out what Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Suella Braverman 3rd October 2023 Find out what Home Secretary Suella Braverman said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Alex Chalk 3rd October 2023 Find out what Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michael Gove 3rd October 2023 Find out what Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michelle Donelan 3rd October 2023 Find out what Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Steve Barclay 3rd October 2023 Find out what Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said at CPC23 here. National News