Register by 10th March to attend Planning Inspectorate public hearings on East Park Energy solar plant Friday, 6 March, 2026 The East Park Energy proposal is on such a massive scale that it is considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), which needs to go through a specific type of planning application requiring a Development Consent Order (DCO) with a decision ultimately made by at least one Secretary of State. The next stage in the process is the Examination stage, which includes issue specific... Local News
Free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing available to everyone from 9 April 7th April 2021 Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from 9 April. Rapid testing has so far been available to those most at risk... Westminster News
Free qualifications on offer to boost skills and jobs 6th April 2021 The government has launched hundreds of new qualifications ensuring adults without A Levels, an advanced technical diploma or equivalent have the opportunity to... Westminster News
New Victims’ Code comes into force 5th April 2021 A new Victims’ Code came into force on 1 April that will give victims of crime better support from the police, courts and other criminal justice agencies... Westminster News
£163,461 funding boost to support cultural and heritage sites in North East Bedfordshire 4th April 2021 North East Bedfordshire will receive £163,461 to support cultural and heritage organisations, including local landmark, Moggerhanger Park, as they reopen and... Local News
Richard encourages residents to take part in the consultation on the next stage of the East West Rail project 1st April 2021 East West Rail (EWR) has launched a new consultation into the next stage of the project for the new rail link from Bedford to Cambridge. Commenting on the... Local News
Payrise for 200,000 workers across the East of England 1st April 2021 200,000 workers in the East of England have received a pay increase this year thanks to increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage brought... Local News
Richard speaks in the debate on Luton Airport Expansion 31st March 2021 Last week, Richard took part in a Westminster Hall debate on the expansion of Luton Airport, which can be watched here. Speaking after the debate, he said: In... Local News
£120 million to roll out zero emission buses across England 30th March 2021 The government has announced up to £120 million to roll out zero emission buses across England, helping us to deliver net zero by 2050 and improving air quality... Westminster News
Next phase of programme to support vulnerable families launched 30th March 2021 Last week, the government announced the next phase of its flagship programme to support vulnerable families in society, backed by £165 million, which will help... Westminster News
