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's Farmers' Forum 23rd October 2020 On Friday, Richard held another virtual forum with local farmers and the NFU, discussing a wide range of topics. They covered the Agriculture Bill, rural crime... Local News
This week's vote on extending free school meals to school holidays 23rd October 2020 Richard's comment on Wednesday's vote about extending free school meals: "We all want to do what we can to alleviate child food poverty and to date, the... Opinions
Government announces £5.23m in extra funding for Bedford Borough and Central Beds to continue providing vital services during coronavirus 23rd October 2020 People living and working in North East Bedfordshire will benefit after Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils were given a share of £900m in... Local News
Supporting Cycle Routes and Walkways 22nd October 2020 Councils experiencing the largest growth in new housing in the country, such as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough in Richard's constituency, are also... Westminster News
Richard welcomes latest support package from Chancellor and urges him to do everything possible to get people back to work 22nd October 2020 Richard has welcomed the Chancellor's latest package of support to protect jobs in Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas but urged the Chancellor to work with the Health... Westminster News
Parliament Week 1-7 November 2020 19th October 2020 Richard is inviting local community groups, schools and organisations in North East Bedfordshire to get involved in UK Parliament Week from 1-7 November and... Westminster News
Visiting Stratton Upper School in Biggleswade 16th October 2020 Richard visited Stratton Upper School last week to celebrate the school joining Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT). The school is the first in... Local News
Richard welcomes latest figures showing support for businesses in North East Beds 15th October 2020 Richard has welcomed new statistics showing the huge Government support to businesses in North East Bedfordshire. Businesses across the constituency have... Local News
Veterans Railcard announced 14th October 2020 Military veterans of every generation will soon benefit from cut-price rail travel. Aimed at supporting veterans post-service, the newly unveiled railcard will... Westminster News
