Richard announces winners of his competition to find the best independent shop, best café/restaurant and best pub in North Bedfordshire Friday, 23 October, 2026 Richard has announced the winners of his competition, based on public votes: Best Pub: The Four Horsemen in Sandy. Best Independent Shop: Gilby's of Sandy Best Café/Restaurant: TPecoro in Sandy Commeting, Richard said: It was a close run thing but the worthy winner in my competition to find the best Independent Shop in North Bedfordshire goes to Gilby's of Sandy. Gilby's drew votes from across the... Local News
Richard raises vehicle excise duty concerns for HGV drivers in Parliament 16th August 2026 Just before Parliament rose for summer recess, Richard was the responding opposition minister that replied to a debate on motions to approve Ways and Means... Westminster News
Update on Hitchin Street Anglian Water works Biggleswade 16th August 2026 Anglian Water have sent Richard an update about the water main replacement project on Hitchin Street in Biggleswade. They have now installed around 475 metres... Local News
Richard held his last residents' meeting in Roxton - next one in Great Barford on Thursday 27 August 14th August 2026 Richard's latest 'town hall' meeting took place at Roxton Village Hall. Speaking afterwards, he said: Thanks to everyone who came along to my recent residents'... Local News
A reminder to nominate the best pub, restaurant/café and independent shop in North Beds 13th August 2026 Nominations close on 23 August, so please help Richard champion local businesses and nominate the best pub, restaurant/café and independent shop in North... Local News
Richard gets an update from Black Cat Project Director 12th August 2026 At the start of the summer, Richard met with Gareth Moores, Project Director of the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme for an update on the project. Richard... Local News
Temporary Closure of Upper Caldecote Post Office 11th August 2026 Due to a requirement for extensive renovations, the Post Office have informed Richard of the planned temporary closure of the branch in Upper Caldecote, 40... Local News
Richard addresses the City on the Conservative Party's fiscal & public spending context for growth 10th August 2026 Richard recently addressed a roundtable of TheCityUK members about the Conservative Party’s approach to fiscal responsibility and the role of financial and... Westminster News
Central Bedfordshire Council Consultation on Local Plan 6th August 2026 The consultation on submitted sites as part of the new Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) Local Plan is now open and will run until 17 August 2026. CBC is... Local News
Richard reacts to Chancellor's plans to borrow even more 5th August 2026 This week, newspapers reported that the new Chancellor, John Healey, was looking at possibly raising billions of pounds in extra borrowing by using flexibility... Westminster News
