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
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
Cllr John Mingay: £2.2m of Taxpayers' Money 'Sucked Into Black Hole' By NHS Healthier Together Review of Bedford Hospital 5th June 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Councillor John Mingay is demanding answers from the NHS after being told that no information exists on how £2.2m of taxpayers’... Local News
Biddenham 'Coffin Path' Gets New Lease of Life 4th June 2014 New signs were installed in Biddenham this week to mark the route of the village’s ‘Coffin Path’. Local News
Bedford Borough Conservative Councillors Urge New Consideration of Batts Ford Bridge 3rd June 2014 Conservative Councillors in Bedford Borough have called on the Mayor urgently to consider plans for the Batts Ford Bridge. Local News
Bedford Borough Council’s Camera Vans Cost Taxpayers £377 a Day 27th May 2014 New figures requested by the Bedford Borough Conservative Group have shown that the Council’s 2 camera enforcement vans are costing taxpayers a staggering £377... Local News
Concerns Raised of ‘Dickensian’ Facilities at Bedford Hospital’s Weller Wing 22nd May 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Councillor Roger Rigby has questioned healthcare providers about the suitability of premises at Bedford Hospital’s Weller Wing. Local News
Cllr Alison Foster Presents £30k Cheque to Boost Bedford College Apprentices 13th May 2014 Harrold Ward Conservative Councillor Alison Foster visited Bedford College today to present a £30k cheque from the Connolly Foundation charity to help... Local News
Cllr Roger Rigby: Liberal Democrats 'Moving the Goalposts' on Parking Charge 'Freeze' in Bedford 12th May 2014 Bedford Borough Council’s Liberal Democrats have ‘moved the goalposts’ on their supposed car parking charge freeze in Bedford, according to Conservative... 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