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
Great Barford Lorry Traffic Leads to Safety Concerns 24th July 2014 The number of lorries travelling through the village of Great Barford has become a ‘ludicrous situation’ according to Bedford Borough Councillor Carole Ellis. Local News
Modern Slavery in the Spotlight at Bedford River Festival 22nd July 2014 Bedford Borough Councillor Kristy Adams was at Bedford River Festival at the weekend to hand out bookmarks to help the public identify victims of modern slavery... Local News
Public Pressure Forces Bedford Borough Council to Re-Open Lurke Street Toilets 18th July 2014 Bedford Borough Council’s Mayor and his Liberal Democrat and Labour administration have finally bowed to public pressure to re-open the Lurke Street public... Local News
Cllr Roger Rigby: Local Businesses Left in the Lurch by Bedford Borough Council 17th July 2014 Bedford Borough Council needs to ensure that it makes prompt payments to its suppliers, according to Conservative Cllr Roger Rigby. Local News
Cllr Stephen Moon: 'Distinct Lack of Urgency' in Thor Drive / Asgard Drive Gypsy Eviction 3rd July 2014 Great Barford Ward Councillor Stephen Moon has criticised the ‘lack of urgency’ from both Bedfordshire Police and Bedford Borough Council in evicting gypsies... Local News
Bedford Borough Council Should Act to Protect Asgard Drive and Thor Drive From Unauthorised Gypsy Encampments 1st July 2014 Great Barford Ward Councillors Carole Ellis and Stephen Moon have been in regular contact with residents and Bedford Borough Council officers to ensure... Local News
Mayor Gives Way to Bedford Borough Conservative Councillors’ Calls for Batts Ford Bridge Plan 27th June 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Councillors have reacted positively to news that that the Mayor has listened to their request for plans to be drawn up to reduce... Local News
Cllr Alison Foster Acts on Santa Pod Noise and Traffic 26th June 2014 Harrold Ward Cllr Alison Foster has welcomed changes made by the Santa Pod Raceway to reduce noise and traffic. Local News
Bedford Conservatives Welcome Reduction of Council’s CCTV ‘Spy Car’ Activities 26th June 2014 The Bedford Borough Conservative Group has welcomed the Conservative Minister for Local Government Eric Pickles’ intention to severely curtail the activities of... 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