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 Kristy Adams Watches Thrilling Finale to Women's Tour Race in Bedford 8th May 2014 Newnham Councillor Kristy Adams was one of the many spectators who braved wet conditions to watch the world’s best riders compete in the second stage of cycling... Local News
Cllr John Mingay and Cllr Kristy Adams Announce New Ward Fund Projects in Newnham 7th May 2014 Newnham Conservative Councillors John Mingay and Kristy Adams have used their Council Ward Funds on two new schemes. Local News
Cllr Tom Wootton Uses Ward Fund to Purchase New PA System for Wilden Parish Council 6th May 2014 Cllr Tom Wootton has purchased a new public announcement system for Wilden Parish Council using his Council Ward Fund. Local News
Cllr Kristy Adams Attends Bedfordshire Young Enterprise Final at Bedford Academy 1st May 2014 Newnham Councillor Kristy Adams attended an awards ceremony yesterday evening (30 th April) to celebrate the entrepreneurial skills of young people in... Local News
Meetings to Support Elderly and Vulnerable Residents in Harrold Ward 29th April 2014 In March and April Cllr Alison Foster arranged for local charities to come and meet vulnerable and elderly people in the Harrold Ward parishes. Local News
'Scandal' of Mayor's Big Brother Spy Cars in Bedford 29th April 2014 Bedford Borough Council’s CCTV enforcement vehicles have raised a staggering £303k in just over 2 years according to a new report. Local News
Archimedes Screw on Bedford's Embankment a 'Poor Use of Taxpayers' Money' 14th April 2014 Conservative Councillor Roger Rigby has slammed Bedford Borough Council after it emerged its ‘Archimedes Screw’ hydro-power plant on the Embankment has failed... Local News
Residents to Have Say on Cycling in Bedford Town Centre 7th April 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Councillor Roger Rigby has urged residents to respond to a Council consultation on cycling in Bedford town centre. Local News
Nelson Mandela's Visit to Bedford Remembered by Cllr Carole Ellis 7th April 2014 Today marks the 14 th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s visit to Bedford in 2000. Here Cllr Carole Ellis, who has represented Great Barford Ward for over 20 years... 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