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
Bedford Lib Dem Parking Price Freeze is 'Cynical Con Trick' 21st January 2014 The Liberal Democrat administration at Bedford Borough Council has increased parking charges 41 times since it has been in power. Local News
Conservatives Challenge Lib Dems to Make Sunday Parking Free in Bedford 9th January 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Cllr Roger Rigby will present a motion at the Council’s meeting next week calling on Sunday parking charges to be scrapped in the... Local News
Council Tax Freeze Can Ease the Burden on Residents in Bedford Borough 2nd January 2014 Bedford Borough Conservative Councillor John Mingay has written to the Times & Citizen and the Bedfordshire on Sunday to argue that the Council should accept... Local News
Bedford Borough Residents' Priorities Must Drive Health Review 6th November 2013 Bedford Borough Conservative Group Leader Cllr Stephen Moon has said it is ‘essential’ that the interests of Bedford Borough's resdents are at the forefront of... Local News
Bedford Borough Mayor Performs Three Point Turn on Parking Charges in Bedford 18th October 2013 Bedford Borough Conservative Group Leader Cllr Stephen Moon has criticised the Mayor for refusing to reduce car parking charges in Bedford after claiming it... Local News
Bedford Borough Council's Cash Cow Camera Vans 'On the Prowl' for Fines 3rd October 2013 Bedford Borough Conservative Councillor Roger Rigby has welcomed comments from the Local Government Minister Eric Pickles who has questioned the motives of... Local News
Taxpayers in Bedford Borough 'Foot the Bill' for Mayor's Leisure Services Mess 19th September 2013 Bedford Borough Councillor Roger Rigby has slammed the Council’s Liberal Democrat Mayor for failing to realise planned savings within the Council’s leisure... Local News
Liberal Democrats Refuse Rural Wind Farm Protections for Bedford Borough 18th July 2013 The refusal of Bedford Borough Council’s Liberal Democrat administration to implement a policy for wind turbines is leaving rural residents vulnerable to... Local News
Floods in Harrold Ward 11th June 2013 Cllr Alison Foster has requested works to alleviate flooding in Harrold, Odell, Wymington and Podington. 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