A Christmas Message from Richard Saturday, 20 December, 2025 Richard has recorded a Christmas message for constituents of North Bedfordshire, wishing them a Merry Christmas. Richard's Christmas message can be watched at https://youtu.be/V-v1icfsezo?si=KbfklCg-tTBEq-XL Local News
Baby loss certificates launched to recognise and support parents' grief 29th February 2024 Parents who have experienced the devastation of losing a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy can apply for a certificate to have their grief recognised from now... Westminster News
Richard arranges funding meeting with Policing Minister for Chief Constable, PCC and Beds MPs 28th February 2024 Richard arranged a meeting for Bedfordshire MPs, the Chief Constable and our Police and Crime Commissioner to meet with the Policing Minister, Chris Philp MP... Local News
Free training opportunity for teachers at the Houses of Parliament! 27th February 2024 πππ₯π₯π’π§π ππ₯π₯ πππππ‘ππ«π¬! Parliament's Education and Engagement Service will be hosting their next residential UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme between... Local News
Richard comments on CMA report which finds fundamental concerns in housebuilding market 26th February 2024 On Monday, the Competition and Markets Authority released their final report into the housebuilding market. You can read the wide ranging report here. Richard... Local News
Government plan to cut anti-social behaviour rolled out nationwide 23rd February 2024 Every police force in England and Wales will receive at least Β£1 million to ramp up patrols to tackle violence and disorder, targeted in areas with high levels... Westminster News
Richard welcomes over Β£1 million awarded to Bedford Borough Council for EV chargepoints through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund 22nd February 2024 Last week, the government announced approval of the first five Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund projects to support the roll out of... Local News
Applications now open for Improving Farm Productivity grant 21st February 2024 Farmers and growers can now apply for an Improving Farm Productivity grant with applications closing on 21 March 2024. The grant is part of the β―Farming... Westminster News
Richard asks Treasury to remove duties on renewable fuels for domestic heating 20th February 2024 Richard has written to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury about the removal of duties on renewable fuel oil for domestic heating. The letter can be read... Local News
Around 6,000 homes and businesses in North East Bedfordshire set to benefit from gigabit-capable broadband 19th February 2024 A contract for Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, with a total value of Β£51.4 million, has been signed with the broadband supplier CityFibre to... Local News
