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 Martin-Moran-Bryant asks for help for parents choosing schools 10th November 2021 At Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Monday 1 November, Cllr Martin-Moran-Bryant asked officers what help parents receive during the... Local News
Councillor asks about support for families who have suffered during Covid-19 5th November 2021 At Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Monday 1 November, Cllr Wheeler made enquiries regarding help for all families, particularly during... Local News
Conservatives welcome Sarah Gallagher from Liberal Democrats 1st November 2021 Bedford’s Conservative Councillors have today welcomed a new member to their ranks, Cllr Sarah Gallagher (Eastcotts ward), who has joined them after leaving the... Local News
Government Support Helps Bedford Borough Council Provide School Holiday Food Vouchers This Half Term 20th October 2021 Bedford Borough Council will again be providing vouchers to families with children eligible for income related free school meals. Funded through the Household... Local News
Put Sustainability at the Core of Local Plan 30th September 2021 The Borough Conservative Councillors have responded to the draft Local Plan 2040 consultation. In their response they raise many concerns and have made the... Local News
Bedford Borough urged to Bid for 5G Technology Boost in Town Centre 15th September 2021 The Department for Culture Media and Sport has opened up a pilot scheme allowing local councils to bid for funds to improve 5G in town centres. The Conservative... Local News
Conservative Group Response to Local Plan 2040: the Draft Plan Consultation 14th September 2021 Initial Comment: This is a Group response and should not be taken as the complete response of any individual councillor, each of whom may have particular... Local News
Government gives Bedford Borough £288k to continue English Speaking Programmes 23rd August 2021 Bedford Borough Council has received over £288k from the Government ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Integration Fund to help support English... Local News
Bedford should welcome Afghan refugees 19th August 2021 Bespoke resettlement scheme announced by Government Bedford’s Conservative Councillors have welcomed the resettlement scheme for Afghan refugees, announced... 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