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 Borough Receive £208k from Department of Transport to Boost Cycling and Walking 2nd August 2021 Bedford Borough Council has received £208,906 from the Department of Transport as a further part of the Cycling and Walking plan for England which started in... Local News
Bedfordshire MP questions East West Rail Consultation 30th June 2021 Conservative North East Bedfordshire MP, Mr Richard Fuller, secured an adjournment debate on Monday 28 June to discuss the many problems with the current East... Local News
Bedford Borough given £22.6m by Government for Town Deal 10th June 2021 It has been announced that Bedford Borough will receive £22.6 million from the Government, following a successful bid for a Town Deal. In October 2020, Bedford... Local News
Councillors demand Re-consultation at Full Council Meeting 2nd June 2021 The Conservative Group called for a full re-consultation on East West Rail routes following the actions of the Mayor and his executive to fail to consider all... Local News
Councillors call for Consultation Extension on East West Rail 24th May 2021 The deadline for responses to the current consultation on East West Rail should be extended, according to Bedford's Conservative Councillors. The recent... Local News
Conservative Group Response to EWR Report 11th May 2021 The Conservative Group welcomes the Borough Council’s late attempt to prevent the destruction of homes in the Poets area. EWR’s preferred option was always to... Local News
Conservative Councillors welcome Festus Akinbusoye as new Police and Crime Commissioner 8th May 2021 Congratulations to Festus Akinbusoye for winning his election and becoming the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire. Festus was the clear winner... Local News
Government Gives Bedford £154k to Reopen After Lockdown 14th April 2021 Bedford Borough Council have received £154k to help local high street reopen and attract shoppers. This money comes on top of £1m Towns Fund and £1.76m High... Local News
Conservative Councillors Welcome Mayor’s U-Turn Over Borough Consultation on East West Rail 13th April 2021 Following repeated calls by Conservative Councillors in Council meetings, Bedford’s Mayor has belatedly reversed his previous refusal to have a public... 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