Community advocate and Councillor appointed as Speaker of Bedford Borough Council Friday, 17 May, 2024 Councillor John Wheeler has been appointed Speaker of Bedford Borough Council. John was first elected as a Councillor in 2015, bringing over 20 years of experience as a parish councillor with a deep understanding of community/village life. Where, he quickly cemented himself as a powerful advocate for residents of Wootton and now Kempston Rural – ensuring they have a voice in the Council. John has... Local News
Governments Funds used on upcoming Health, Science and Digital Skills Centre at Bedford College 19th December 2022 Bedford Council is benefiting from £22.6m from the Governments £3.6 billion Town Fund which is aimed at supporting areas like Bedford Borough to “level up”. The... Local News
Bedford Borough to benefit from over £2.3 million of Government funding 13th December 2022 Bedford Borough will be receiving just over £2.3 million from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities to deliver projects proposed in the UK’s... Local News
The Mayor, Fly tipping and 357% more incidents 27th October 2022 Despite the welcomed investment in CCTV cameras specifically for fly tipping offences these measures are simply not enough to address the rampant fly tipping... Local News
Conservative Government investing £24 million in building children’s literacy skills 21st October 2022 As Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” The understanding of educations importance is what... Articles
Who really funded the Mayors average speed cameras? 17th October 2022 Many residents express bemusement at the current Liberal Democrat Mayors (Dave Hodgson) fanfare and self-congratulatory article claiming he secured funding to... Local News
Bedford Borough Council set to receive £1M after successful Sustainable Warmth Competition application 27th September 2022 Bedford Borough Residents set to receive £1M of grants to help insulate energy inefficient homes on low-income. In the face of rising inflation and fuel prices... Local News
Bedford Conservatives support calls to stop BBC Look East merger 22nd September 2022 Earlier this year the BBC announced plans to end the Cambridge-based version of the regional news programme BBC News Look East (West). From the autumn 2022... Local News
Bedford Boroughs Best Start website set to help families across Bedford Borough 20th September 2022 Last year Cllr Phillippa Martin-Moran-Bryant (Cllr Martin Moran) raised important questions at the Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee... Articles
Councillor John Wheeler continues to work hard for Wootton 19th August 2022 Our very own Councillor John Wheeler has been busy this week doing some great work in his Wootton Ward. Councillor Wheeler recently met up with Bedford Borough... Articles
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