Richard enjoys Clapham Show Thursday, 27 August, 2026 Last Sunday, Richard dropped into the annual Clapham Village Show. Speaking afterwards, he said: What a fun afternoon at the Clapham Village Show last weekend! A huge well done to everyone involved in putting on such a brilliant community event. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to people, visiting the stalls and, of course, having a go at the human fruit machine run by the wonderful Clapham Belles WI... Local News
Over 1 million devices delivered to support disadvantaged students across England 17th February 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that pupils across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough have benefited from 1193 and 1058 laptops and tablets to date... Local News
The Future Buildings Standard Consultation 16th February 2021 The government has launched the second stage of its 2-part consultation on proposed changes to Part L (Conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation)... Westminster News
Funding allocated to local authorities to fix potholes 15th February 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that Bedford Borough Council has been allocated £1,657,000 and Central Bedfordshire Council £2,473,000 as part of a share of £500... Local News
£335,779 for Bedford Borough and £470,255 for Central Bedfordshire to help support victims of domestic abuse 15th February 2021 Domestic abuse victims and their children living in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils will be able to receive more support thanks to extra... Local News
Working together to improve health and social care for all 12th February 2021 The Health and Social Care Secretary, with the support of NHS England and health and care system leaders, has set out new proposals to bring health and care... Westminster News
Richard criticises bailout of up to £35 million for Luton Council and calls for greater share of future revenues from Council's stake in Luton Airport to provide extra funding for Bedfordshire Police. 11th February 2021 Following yesterday's announcement of taxpayer-funded additional support for Luton Council, Richard has spoken out about the announcement, saying that the... Local News
Richard raises Bedfordshire Police funding in the Commons 10th February 2021 In Parliament today, Richard raised the issue of unfair funding of Bedfordshire Police, which has gone on since 2004 when the concept of “damping” was... Local News
£86m funding boost for Bedfordshire since start of the pandemic 10th February 2021 Richard has welcomed new analysis showing that local authorities across Bedfordshire have so far received an extra £86m to support vital local services during... Local News
Temporary accommodation no longer needed at Yarl's Wood 9th February 2021 Richard has welcomed today's announcement from the Home Office that plans to use the site adjacent to the existing Immigration Removal Centre at Yarl's Wood for... Local News
