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
Chancellor listens to Richard's call for a Green Savings Bond 3rd March 2021 Richard has welcomed the Chancellor's announcement in today's Budget that a Green Savings Bond will be introduced, something which he has been campaigning for... Westminster News
Budget protects jobs and livelihoods as we build our future economy 3rd March 2021 Richard has welcomed the Spring Budget which provides billions of pounds to support businesses and families through the pandemic, delivers on the Conservatives’... Westminster News
Richard signs cross-party letter to the PM calling for help for the wedding industry 2nd March 2021 Richard has today signed a cross-party letter calling on the Prime Minister to take urgent action to help the wedding industry. Although weddings will be... Westminster News
Richard's latest Podcast with the MD of Wyboston Lakes Resort 1st March 2021 In his latest podcasts Richard has been having a series of conversations with local people. This week he talks to Wyboston Lakes Resort Managing Director, Steve... Local News
Chancellor announces £5 billion of support for High Street shops and Hospitality firms 1st March 2021 The Chancellor has announced £5 billion in Restart Grants for high street shops and hospitality firms – ensuring the hardest-hit businesses have the support... Westminster News
Latest numbers on vaccine rollout in North East Bedfordshire 26th February 2021 Richard has welcomed the Government’s Vaccines Delivery Plan – the biggest vaccination programme in British history – that sets ambitious targets as the... Local News
Richard writes to the Chancellor calling for a cut in beer duty to support pubs 26th February 2021 Earlier this week, Richard joined 67 other Conservative Members of Parliament and called for the Chancellor to cut beer duty in next week's Budget. A copy of... Westminster News
Richard welcomes the news that people with learning disabilities are to receive the Covid vaccination as a priority. 25th February 2021 Last month, Richard wrote to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock about the urgent need for covid vaccination priority for people with learning disabilities... Westminster News
North East Bedfordshire residents to gain from Passenger Benefit Fund 24th February 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that three stations in North East Bedfordshire: Arlesey, Biggleswade and Sandy, will benefit from improvements for passengers... Local News
