Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire receive extra government funding to support vulnerable children and families in this Winter 21st December 2020 Funding from Government has been provided to councils, allowing families struggling to afford food and essentials over the Christmas period to access support in... Local News
Richard welcomes funding boost to Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils' budgets next year 20th December 2020 Richard has welcomed the Government’s announcement that Bedford Borough will see its budget boosted by 4 per cent next year and Central Bedfordshire by 5 per... Local News
Coronavirus update: Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire move to Tier 4 today 20th December 2020 Following yesterday's announcement by the Prime Minister, the Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Council areas have moved to the new Tier 4. Commenting on... Local News
Bedfordshire Police is set to receive an additional £6.9m next year 17th December 2020 Bedfordshire Police Force is set to receive an additional £6.9m in its funding next year, thanks to the Conservative Government’s increase to police budgets... Local News
Richard responds to the announcement that Bedfordshire is moving to Tier 3 17th December 2020 On Thursday, the Health Secretary announced that Bedfordshire would be moving into Tier 3 from Tier 2. Commenting, Richard said: "The change to Tier 3 is... Local News
£222K for extra to help rough sleepers in Bedford recover from drug and alcohol related challenges 15th December 2020 People at risk of rough sleeping and homelessness will be able to access extra support in Bedford Borough, after the Government announced £222,563 in additional... Local News
Richard opens Percy's Fish and Chips in Biggleswade 15th December 2020 Last week Richard was asked to attend the official opening of Percy's Fish and Chips in Biggleswade and cut the ribbon. Percy's sources fresh, seasonal fish and... Local News
Richard visits Colworth Science Park 14th December 2020 On Friday, Richard visited a number of businesses at Colworth Science Park, including AgPlus Diagnostics, MIP Diagnostics, BestMilk and Community Dental... Local News
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to receive £3.7m to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals 11th December 2020 The Health Secretary has announced hospitals that are part of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will benefit from refurbished wards, brand new... Local News