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
One year on: delivering on our election promises 14th December 2020 One year ago, the government was elected to get Brexit done and unleash Britain's potential. Since then, it has been getting on and delivering the promises it... Westminster News
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to receive £3.7m to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals 11th December 2020 The Health Secretary has announced hospitals that are part of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will benefit from refurbished wards, brand new... Local News
Richard speaks up for those who have fallen through the gaps in government support schemes 10th December 2020 This week, Richard took part in a debate in Westminster Hall on Covid-19 support schemes for ineligible people. Richard has raised this before and in this... Westminster News
Adults to gain new skills on 400 free courses 9th December 2020 Richard has welcomed the news that tens of thousands of adults will be able to benefit from almost 400 free courses next year, in the first major development in... Westminster News
Richard welcomes coronavirus vaccine rollout 8th December 2020 Richard welcomed the news that the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus have been given and thanked the NHS and the scientists who worked so hard to... Westminster News
Richard urges people to support local businesses in the run up to Christmas 7th December 2020 Richard has urged people in North East Bedfordshire to support local businesses during Small Business Saturday, recognising the vital contribution they make to... Local News
Extra measures to support students ahead of next summer's exams 3rd December 2020 Richard has welcomed the announcement that students sitting exams and other assessments next year will benefit from a package of exceptional measures to make... Westminster News
Tiered Restrictions Vote in the House of Commons 3rd December 2020 On Tuesday evening I supported the transition from the second national lockdown to the regional tiered restrictions. I did this, despite the flaws in the... Opinions
The UK's Medicines Regulator has authorised the first vaccine for use against Covid-19 3rd December 2020 This week, the independent Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) formally authorised the use of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for Covid-19 -... Westminster News
