£335,779 for Bedford Borough and £470,255 for Central Bedfordshire to help support victims of domestic abuse 15th February 2021 Domestic abuse victims and their children living in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils will be able to receive more support thanks to extra... Local News
Richard criticises bailout of up to £35 million for Luton Council and calls for greater share of future revenues from Council's stake in Luton Airport to provide extra funding for Bedfordshire Police. 11th February 2021 Following yesterday's announcement of taxpayer-funded additional support for Luton Council, Richard has spoken out about the announcement, saying that the... Local News
Richard raises Bedfordshire Police funding in the Commons 10th February 2021 In Parliament today, Richard raised the issue of unfair funding of Bedfordshire Police, which has gone on since 2004 when the concept of “damping” was... Local News
£86m funding boost for Bedfordshire since start of the pandemic 10th February 2021 Richard has welcomed new analysis showing that local authorities across Bedfordshire have so far received an extra £86m to support vital local services during... Local News
Temporary accommodation no longer needed at Yarl's Wood 9th February 2021 Richard has welcomed today's announcement from the Home Office that plans to use the site adjacent to the existing Immigration Removal Centre at Yarl's Wood for... Local News
£880K funding boost to tackle serious violence in Bedfordshire 9th February 2021 A special unit designed to help tackle serious violence and prevent young people in Bedfordshire being drawn into it will receive £880,000. The funding will be... Local News
Richard asks about Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme in Parliament 1st February 2021 In Defence Questions today, Richard highlighted to the Minister the importance of the continued delivery of the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme to... Local News
Richard welcomes continuation of vaccine acceleration in North East Bedfordshire 1st February 2021 As of 24 January in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, 94,554 vaccinations have been administered, as part of plans to vaccinate the top 4 priority groups... Local News
Bedfordshire Police bolstered by 54 extra police officers 28th January 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that Bedfordshire Police has been bolstered by an additional 54 officers since the Government launched a major police... Local News
