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
Local business contributing to Covid testing efforts 22nd March 2021 Last week, Richard met virtually with the team at MIP Diagnostics, based at Colworth Park in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. The company is a technology leader in the... Local News
Richard shares his thoughts on the 2021 Budget with the Bedford Breakfast Club 21st March 2021 Last week, Richard addressed the a meeting of the Bedford Breakfast Club which covers business in Bedford Borough, part of which is in Richard's constituency... Local News
Richard speaks in second reading of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 19th March 2021 This week, Richard spoke in the debate on the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill that will deliver a fair justice system that aims to restore public... Westminster News
Government launches major overhaul of UK’s audit regime 18th March 2021 The Government has launched major new reforms of the UK’s audit regime to help restore both business confidence and people’s confidence in business as we... Westminster News
Richard's Latest Podcast: All Things Weddings 18th March 2021 In this week's podcast Richard talks all things weddings with local bride-to-be Jamie Bartlam, Gemma Lander of The White Emporium and Richard Squire from... Local News
Richard submits amendments to the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill 17th March 2021 Richard Fuller, Member of Parliament for North East Bedfordshire, has submitted two amendments to the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill which is... Local News
Richard facilitates East West Rail meeting with the Rail Minister for residents and parish councils affected by Route E 16th March 2021 There have been a number of issues raised in recent weeks regarding the process around the selection of the preferred route option, Route E, for East West Rail... Local News
Richard encourages schools in North East Bedfordshire to sign up for new Turing Scheme 15th March 2021 Richard has urged schools in his constituency to apply for the Government’s new £110 million Turing Scheme, which will provide young people with the opportunity... Westminster News
Justice overhaul to better protect the public and back our police 15th March 2021 Richard has welcomed new legislation that will deliver a fair justice system to restore public confidence and fulfil the government's manifesto commitment to... Westminster News
