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
New Parking Strategy Would Help Bedford's Small Businesses Survive 3rd April 2014 Bedford Borough Council should adopt a parking pricing strategy to help the many small and family businesses that make Bedford town centre unique, according to... Local News
Harrold Ward Cllr Alison Foster Urges Increased Police Presence in Villages 27th March 2014 Harrold Ward Cllr Alison Foster has met Bedfordshire Police officers following a spate of burglaries in the North Bedfordshire villages Local News
Cllr Roger Rigby Calls for Switching Scheme to Reduce Energy Bills for Bedford Borough Residents 25th March 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Councillor Roger Rigby has called on the Council to adopt an energy supplier switching scheme that has saved households across... Local News
Bedford Borough Council's 'Lost Opportunity' to Save Millions 14th March 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Group Leader Cllr Stephen Moon has labelled the failure of the Council to share back office services with other councils as a ‘lost... Local News
Cllr Graeme Coombes Questions Bedford Hospital £8.9m Spending Gap 5th March 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Councillor Graeme Coombes has questioned the Chief Executive of Bedford Hospital on how he plans to bridge an £8.9m spending gap. Local News
Cllr Roger Rigby Slams Council Tax Cut Failure in Bedford Borough 7th February 2014 Bedford Borough Councillor Roger Rigby has slammed Mayor Dave Hodgson’s Liberal Democrat and Labour administration for failing to reduce Council Tax in Bedford... Local News
Millions Squandered by Liberal / Labour Coalition in Bedford Borough 6th February 2014 On Wednesday the Bedford Borough Council budget for 2014/15 was unanimously approved. During the debate the Leader of the Conservative Group, Cllr Stephen Moon... Local News
Cllr Carole Ellis Calls for Support for Bedford Daycare Hospice 30th January 2014 Bedford Borough Councillor Carole Ellis has asked fellow councillors from all parties to help support a local Hospice. Local News
Bedford Borough Council's Empty Promises for Improved Rural Broadband 24th January 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Councillor Alison Foster has criticised the Council’s Liberal Democrat and Labour administration for failing to deliver broadband... 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