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 Holds Community Safety Forum for Harrold Ward 7th June 2013 Yesterday evening Harold Ward representative Cllr Alison Foster held the latest of her Community Safety Forum meetings for local residents. Local News
Liberal Democrats and Labour Vote to Keep Toilets Closed in Bedford 24th May 2013 Liberal Democrat and Labour councillors on Bedford Borough Council’s Environment and Sustainable Communities Committee have rejected calls from the Bedford... Local News
Cllr Tom Wootton Condemns School Transport Changes in Bedford Borough 14th May 2013 Bedford Borough Councillor Tom Wootton has criticised Bedford Borough Council’s Liberal Democrat administration for plans to cut free post-16 school travel for... Local News
Cllr Alison Foster Finalises Ward Fund Projects for Harrold Ward 3rd April 2013 The Ward Fund gives Bedford Borough Councillors the opportunity to make contributions to schemes which will benefit the community. Local News
Bedford Borough Conservative Group Issues Budget Warning 12th February 2013 The Bedford Borough Conservative Group has backed the Council’s budget for 2013/14, but has slammed the Liberal Democrat and Labour administration for wasting... Local News
Bedford Borough Mayor Takes Credit for Government Funding 12th February 2013 Bedford Borough Councillor Roger Rigby has hit out at Mayor Dave Hodgson for claiming the credit for millions of pounds of Government funding to support Bedford... Local News
Bedford Conservatives Call for Councillor Pay Cut 24th January 2013 Bedford Borough Conservative Group Leader, Cllr Stephen Moon has renewed his call for councillors at the authority to take a pay cut. 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