East West Rail (EWR) tagged articles

Bedford Borough mayor “appalled” as local leaders react to East West rail announcement

Bedford Borough mayor, Tom Wootton (Conservative) has said he is "appalled" after it was announced East West Rail's route will be a six-track option and 65 local homes will now be demolished to make way...

Breaking news: East West Rail corridor announced

The Department for Transport (DfT) and East West Rail Co (EWRco) have announced this morning the corridor alignment for the controversial Oxford to Cambridge East West Rail project...

Political posturing over East West Rail as Bedford Mayoral election looms

Pre-election political posturing has seen both sides of the East West Rail (EWR) debate stir up speculation ahead of local and mayoral elections in Bedford tomorrow. Mid...

“My passion is people and places NOT politics” says Independent Renhold and Ravensden candidate

A parish councillor is standing as an Independent candidate in the new Renhold and Ravensden Ward because there are “so many unanswered questions” about...

East-west rail project has been “bodged” says Conservative candidate for Bedford mayor

The Conservative candidate for Bedford mayor has said East West Rail could be an “incredible opportunity” for the borough, but he has concerns over the “deeply flawed” 2019...

Exclusive: Labour mayoral candidate Saqhib Ali reveals election manifesto

With local council and mayoral elections happening this May, the Labour candidate for Bedford's Mayoral race, Saqhib Ali, has revealed his manifesto which he says "delivers a positive vision for...

Bedford’s Mayor accused of dodging a question on East West Rail’s northern route

Bedford’s mayor has been accused by of not answering a resident’s question on East West Rail’s northern route. During Wednesday’s Full Council Meeting (22 March) she said she had not...

Bedford and Kempston MP to discuss EWR and other local rail issues at public meeting

Mohammad Yasin, the Labour MP for Bedford & Kempston, will be speaking at the Voluntary English Regional Transport Association’s (ERTA) public meeting in Bedford tomorrow...

Great Barford councillor confirms he’s giving it “one more shot” in May’s elections

Councillor Stephen Moon is standing for reelection in the new, smaller Great Barford Ward in May’s local elections. Boundary changes mean that only one councillor...

Exclusive: Conservative candidate Tom Wootton reveals his manifesto for Bedford Mayoral challenge

Conservative councillor Tom Wootton (Wyboston) has spoken to the Bedford Independent about his plans for Bedford Borough if elected saying "Bedford Borough's best days...

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