Bedford’s mayor said he is like a “fat bloke in a sweet shop” because he wants “everything now”. But at the moment he said he is “tied” to the previous administration’s budget. During his campaign for...
We all know that Bedford Borough is suffering from a serious lack of GPs, leisure facilities that have been left in a state of disrepair, a Town Centre that needs smart and effective regeneration and poor...
Bedford Borough Mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative) has been criticised after councillors were not invited to a public meeting about East West Rail (EWR) despite locals being told they were...
Bedford Borough LibDems have accused Mayor Tom Wootton of failing to meet a manifesto promise.
The LibDems claimed the mayor “chose not to fulfil a major manifesto promise” to introduce a...
I am pleased that we are able to continue to invest in our infrastructure.
This is despite increased pressures on the Council’s budget and the national economic situation with high inflation and the cost of living...
At the heart of my manifesto was a promise for families; that I would make sure that there is a family focus on everything the council does. That’s why I am delighted that this Saturday we will be celebrating...
More average speed camera sites have been announced in an effort to tackle dangerous driving in areas where local communities have called for them...
Having a strong local economy and providing jobs for residents has been a key priority of mine. We have attracted hundreds of companies to the Borough, as well as helped local businesses...
What do you think of when you think of Bedford Borough? For a lot of readers, it will surely be the River Great Ouse, a fantastic asset that it is at the heart of what makes our part of the world...
This week is Volunteer Week 2020, (1 - 7 June) and I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of the volunteers in the Borough. This year my thank you is even bigger than...
I am pleased that Bedford Borough Council has approved my 2022/23 Budget. The Budget outlines plans to keep Council Tax rises below inflation...
The news is in and our parks and green spaces have once again received the prestigious Green Flag Award in recognition of its outstanding parks and open spaces.
This is a testament to the...