GTR Train Services in Biggleswade and Sandy Rail services on the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) network have long been a source of frustration for residents, particularly those who use Sandy and...
The Black Cat Roundabout The redevelopment of the Black Cat roundabout is an enormous engineering project that will allow North/South and East/West traffic flow without having to slow...
Step free Access at Biggleswade Railway Station Biggleswade Railway Station was given approval by the last government for the Access for All (AfA) programme in 2019 and Richard has been chairing regular...
Firearms Licensing Many constituents have written to Richard about the increase in fees to obtain a firearms licence and the severe delays they are experiencing when submitting...
Family Farm Tax In the Autumn Budget 2024, the Government announced reforms to agricultural property relief (APR) from inheritance tax, set to take effect in 2026...
Cleat Hill Gas Explosion Following the tragic gas explosion in Cleat Hill on 19 October 2024, in which two residents lost their lives, Richard has been actively working to address the...
Wastewater Overflows and Flooding Issues of water management – from flooding to housing development, to sewage discharges – have been a major and increasing focus of Richard's work as your...
East West Rail Since being elected, Richard has been an advocate for his constituents, consistently voicing their concerns to East West Rail and Department for Transport...
VAT on Private School Fees Until January 2025, all schools were exempt from VAT as they were considered eligible bodies under the Education Act. According to the VAT Act 1994, the...
Furzenhall Development, Land North of Biggleswade Since January 2020, Richard has consistently opposed the proposed development of 416 houses on Furzenhall Road, Biggleswade. He first wrote to Central...
Solar Farms Richard is committed to protecting farmland from opportunistic, short-term solutions to clean energy goals and preserving the countryside from a proliferation...
Park Homes Richard has championed the rights of park home residents, ensuring they receive fair treatment and necessary support. Following the pandemic, Richard fought for...