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
Council urged to sponsor Ukrainian refugees 16th March 2022 The Conservative Group have written to the Mayor of Bedford and Members of Parliament (MPs) who cover their wards to highlight the groups support for those who... Local News
Support for Ukrainian Refugees 6th March 2022 The Conservative Group has written to the Mayor and to local MPs covering the wards we represent to express our support for helping refugees from the war in... Articles
Bedford Borough to light up Town Bridge blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine 25th February 2022 Following a request from Group Leader, Cllr Graeme Coombes, Bedford Borough Council will light up the Town Bridge blue and yellow in solidarity with the... European News
Bedford Borough Council Launches Fly-Tipping Information Appeal 18th February 2022 Bedford Borough Council has invested in new, portable CCTV cameras that they are deploying at fly-tipping hotspots around Bedford Borough. The Council is using... Local News
Bedford Council allocated nearly £1m for Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme 15th February 2022 Bedford Borough Council has been allocated £988,590 to end Rough Sleeping in the borough by the close of this parliament. This funding can deliver move-on homes... Local News
Government Fund School Holiday Food Vouchers 10th February 2022 Thanks to the Government’s Household Support Fund, eligible Bedford families will receive £25 per child or young person this February half term. The £25 is... Local News
Bikeability Bedford Bound thanks to Government Grant 3rd February 2022 The Department for Transport’s Bikeablity Trust have offered Bedford Borough Council £71,756 for 2022/2023 Bikeablity training for children in school. This is... Local News
Conservatives call for Core Council Tax freeze 2nd February 2022 Concerns as Mayor piles pressure on Bedford Residents with high tax hike At Full Council on Wednesday 2nd February, the Conservatives submitted an alternative... Local News
£16m boost for Education in Bedford next year 4th January 2022 The Conservative Group welcome the news that schools in Bedford Borough will receive a total of £179m next school year, which is a boost of £16m, from central... Local News
CPC23 Address from Penny Mordaunt 4th October 2023 Find out what Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Suella Braverman 3rd October 2023 Find out what Home Secretary Suella Braverman said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Alex Chalk 3rd October 2023 Find out what Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michael Gove 3rd October 2023 Find out what Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michelle Donelan 3rd October 2023 Find out what Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Steve Barclay 3rd October 2023 Find out what Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said at CPC23 here. National News