Richard questions Minister on use of agricultural land for solar farms 6th March 2024 Last week Richard questioned the Nuclear and Network Minister about the justification of using agricultural land in North East Bedfordshire for a large solar... Local News
National Lottery Open Week: Saturday 9th – Sunday 17th March 2024 - great days out for less 5th March 2024 To say thank you for the £30 million raised for Good Causes every week by players, National Lottery funded venues are offering free entry, discounts, and... Local News
Richard continues fight for rights of freehold homeowners as Bill passes Commons stages 4th March 2024 Last week, the House of Commons debated the remaining stages of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill. The Bill now continues its journey through the House of... Local News
Richard visits households affected by sewage backups caused by heavy rainfall 1st March 2024 Last Friday, Richard spent time speaking to residents in Wyboston, Tempsford, Langford and Biggleswade about the long-standing problems they're facing in... Local News
Richard arranges funding meeting with Policing Minister for Chief Constable, PCC and Beds MPs 28th February 2024 Richard arranged a meeting for Bedfordshire MPs, the Chief Constable and our Police and Crime Commissioner to meet with the Policing Minister, Chris Philp MP... Local News
Free training opportunity for teachers at the Houses of Parliament! 27th February 2024 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬! Parliament's Education and Engagement Service will be hosting their next residential UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme between... Local News
Richard comments on CMA report which finds fundamental concerns in housebuilding market 26th February 2024 On Monday, the Competition and Markets Authority released their final report into the housebuilding market. You can read the wide ranging report here. Richard... Local News
Richard welcomes over £1 million awarded to Bedford Borough Council for EV chargepoints through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund 22nd February 2024 Last week, the government announced approval of the first five Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund projects to support the roll out of... Local News
Richard asks Treasury to remove duties on renewable fuels for domestic heating 20th February 2024 Richard has written to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury about the removal of duties on renewable fuel oil for domestic heating. The letter can be read... Local News