Save the Summer Job! Friday, 21 August, 2026 The Conservative Party has announced plans to give young people more flexibility over shift patterns and breaks and simplifying restrictions on evening working - the latest step in the Conservative Party’s campaign to save the summer job. Earlier this year, the party pledged to scrap unnecessary red tape permits required for businesses to employ young people, lift the two-hour Sunday working limit... Local News
Richard talks to local residents in Little Staughton about their concerns with East Park Energy solar plant 20th August 2026 Richard recently visited the proposed site for East Park Energy and spoke to a number of residents about their concerns with this solar plant. Richard Fuller MP... Local News
A1, A421 and Bedford Road road closures this weekend 19th August 2026 National Highways have advised Richard that the following roads will be closed f rom 9pm Friday 21 to 5am Monday 24 August for the installation of a new road... Local News
Richard's last drop-in surgery was in Carlton. Next one in Thurleigh on Friday 28th August 18th August 2026 Richard's last drop-in surgery took place at Carlton Village Hall and afterwards he appeared on Times Radio to talk about the surgery and the sorts of matters... Local News
Have your say in Central Bedfordshire Council's Local Transport Plan 17th August 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council are conducting a consultation on their draft Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4). The council explains their proposed vision and approach... Local News
Richard raises vehicle excise duty concerns for HGV drivers in Parliament 16th August 2026 Just before Parliament rose for summer recess, Richard was the responding opposition minister that replied to a debate on motions to approve Ways and Means... Westminster News
Update on Hitchin Street Anglian Water works Biggleswade 16th August 2026 Anglian Water have sent Richard an update about the water main replacement project on Hitchin Street in Biggleswade. They have now installed around 475 metres... Local News
Richard held his last residents' meeting in Roxton - next one in Great Barford on Thursday 27 August 14th August 2026 Richard's latest 'town hall' meeting took place at Roxton Village Hall. Speaking afterwards, he said: Thanks to everyone who came along to my recent residents'... Local News
A reminder to nominate the best pub, restaurant/café and independent shop in North Beds 13th August 2026 Nominations close on 23 August, so please help Richard champion local businesses and nominate the best pub, restaurant/café and independent shop in North... Local News
Richard gets an update from Black Cat Project Director 12th August 2026 At the start of the summer, Richard met with Gareth Moores, Project Director of the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme for an update on the project. Richard... Local News
