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 holds a town hall meeting in Bletsoe. Next one in Biddenham on 12 December. 4th December 2024 Richard recently held a 'town hall' meeting in Bletsoe Village Hall. Speaking afterwards he said: Many thanks to everyone who came to my 'Town Hall' meeting in... Local News
Planned road closures on A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet this weekend 3rd December 2024 Richard has received notification from the National Highways A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet about more upcoming road closures on the A421 over the weekend of... Local News
Richard raises concerns with East West Rail about their proposed ground investigations in Ravensden in light of Cleat Hill natural gas explosion 2nd December 2024 Last week Richard wrote to the new Chief Executive of East West Rail, David Hughes, to raise his concerns about their proposed ground investigations around... Local News
National Highways responds to Richard on A421 Black Cat Diversion Route 1st December 2024 As promised Richard put a number of questions to National Highways that were raised with him about the recent A421 diversion. He has now received their response... Local News
Richard visits Willington Lock Quarry 1st December 2024 Last month, Richard visited Willington Lock quarry near Great Barford. Richard Fuller MP said: Breedon have been operating quarries in Bedfordshire for over... Local News
Richard Challenges Government on Impact of VAT Policy on Independent Schools in Bedford Borough 29th November 2024 Richard continues to press the government on its proposed removal of VAT exemptions for independent schools, voicing serious concerns about its impact on... Westminster News
Richard asks Minister for a survey to determine the scale and scope of the reservoir of gas at Cleat Hill 29th November 2024 Richard has written to the Local Government Minister, Rushanara Ali MP, to ask that the government supports the exploration into determining the scale and scope... Local News
Richard meets with Family Business UK to discuss Business Property Relief changes in Budget 27th November 2024 Last week, Richard met with Family Business UK (FBUK), the largest organisation in the UK dedicated solely to supporting, representing and championing family... Local News
