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
Reining in the “Dococracy”: Covid era politics and the need for Parliament to act 22nd September 2020 Please see below for Richard's comments on the role of Parliament during the coronavirus pandemic: "The experience of COVID has already made dramatic changes to... Westminster News
My View on the Government’s Strategy on COVID 21st September 2020 Richard's views on the Government's strategy on Covid: "During this long, and extending, period of returning to “normal” I am conscious of the wide range of... Westminster News
Richard visits Biggleswade Job Centre 21st September 2020 Richard recently visited the Job Centre in Biggleswade where he was welcomed by Beds & Herts District Operations Manager, Stuart Brown and his team. Speaking... Local News
Backing British Farming 20th September 2020 Last week, Richard visited Park Farm in Riseley to meet local farmers Freya Morgan, Elizabeth Wootton, Thomas Beazley and Kevin Morgan-Jones ahead of a crucial... Local News
Bedford Borough Council to receive £450,000 to prevent people at risk of homelessness ending up on the streets 18th September 2020 Richard has welcomed the news that Bedford Borough Council has been awarded £450,000 to continue providing interim accommodation and support to people at risk... Local News
Covid Testing 18th September 2020 Many local people across North East Bedfordshire have been concerned about the availability of tests. Commenting, Richard said: “I understand the frustration... Local News
Local hospitals to receive additional funding to upgrade A&E facilities ahead of winter 17th September 2020 Richard has welcomed news that Lister Hospital and Luton and Dunstable Hospital are set to receive an additional £6m and £5.7m, respectively, in order to... Local News
Richard speaks in self-employment debate 17th September 2020 Today, Richard took part in the self-employment debate in Parliament. In his speech, he raised the cause of the many self-employed and freelancers in his... Westminster News
Richard's continued opposition to planning application for 416 properties on land north of Biggleswade 10th September 2020 In January 2020, Richard Fuller MP wrote to Central Beds Council to outline his opposition to the planning application for 416 properties on land north of... Articles
