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
Government to give police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments 12th March 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that the government will strengthen police powers and create a new criminal offence to tackle unauthorised encampments. The new... Westminster News
Richard raises the lack of flexible train tickets for travellers from Arlesey, Sandy and Biggleswade stations 11th March 2021 In Transport questions today, Richard raised with the Minister the lack of flexible tickets available to those who travel from Arlesey, Sandy and Biggleswade... Local News
Central Bedfordshire Launches Consultation on Active Travel plans 11th March 2021 Central Bedfordshire has opened a consultation to obtain views from residents, businesses and members of the local community on an active travel scheme proposal... Local News
Richard encourages more small businesses to take advantage of the Kickstart Scheme 9th March 2021 In February, the government made it even simpler for employers of all sizes to join the Kickstart Scheme by removing the limit requiring they create a minimum... Westminster News
Richard comments on Nurses' Pay 8th March 2021 During an Urgent Question to the Minister in the House of Commons on Monday regarding nurses' pay, Richard said that hundreds of thousands had lost their jobs... Westminster News
£539,000 funding boost to tackle serious violence in Bedfordshire 8th March 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that the Government is making available over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife... Local News
Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing 8th March 2021 As part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously lift restrictions, Richard has welcomed the announcement that businesses of all sizes, including those with... Westminster News
£79 million to boost mental health support for children and young people 5th March 2021 With schools in England reopening today, Richard has welcomed the announcement that mental health services for children and young people will be given a boost... Westminster News
Inpatient Mental Health Services Return to Bedford 5th March 2021 Today Richard met with the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) to discuss the return of inpatient mental health services to Bedford. Bedfordshire, Luton &... Local News
