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
Richard welcomes the PM's 10 point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 jobs 18th November 2020 Richard has welcomed the Prime Minister's ambitious ten point plan for a green industrial revolution which will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs... Westminster News
Encouraging young people to take part in Make Your Mark campaign 18th November 2020 Richard is supporting the UK Youth Parliament’s campaign to encourage young people to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the... Local News
Welcoming Landmark Reforms to Improve Social Housing 17th November 2020 The Government has announced landmark reforms to improve social housing in England, giving tenants a greater voice and ensuring landlords raise standards where... Westminster News
Richard contributes to the Financial Services Bill debate 17th November 2020 Last week, Richard spoke in the Second Reading of the Financial Services Bill in the House of Commons. In his speech, Richard welcomed the opportunity for the... Westminster News
Central Bedfordshire to receive an extra £600K and Bedford Borough to receive £364K to boost local cycling and walking infrastructure 16th November 2020 Richard has welcomed news that Central Bedfordshire is to receive an extra £600K and Bedford Borough and extra £363,750 from the Government’s Active Travel Fund... Local News
Richard's view on the Luton Air Space Consultation 11th November 2020 NATS, the air traffic services provider, and London Luton Airport (LLA) have launched a consultation on changing the arrival flightpaths into Luton Airport. The... Local News
Celebrating Parliament Week 10th November 2020 Last week, Richard took part in online events in his constituency to celebrate UK Parliament Week - an annual festival that engages people from across the UK... Local News
Covid vaccine progress welcome 10th November 2020 Yesterday, the Prime Minister updated the public on the results from the Pfizer/BioNTec Vaccine trials. The Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine has been tested on over 40... Westminster News
Richard welcomes the Chancellor's announcement of the UK’s first ever Sovereign Green Bond and secures meeting with the Chancellor to develop the plans. 10th November 2020 Richard has welcomed the Chancellor's announcement of the UK’s first ever Sovereign Green Bond. During a statement to the House of Commons yesterday, the... Westminster News
