Save the Summer Job! Friday, 21 August, 2026 The Conservative Party has announced plans to give young people more flexibility over shift patterns and breaks and simplifying restrictions on evening working - the latest step in the Conservative Party’s campaign to save the summer job. Earlier this year, the party pledged to scrap unnecessary red tape permits required for businesses to employ young people, lift the two-hour Sunday working limit... Local News
Richard holds a drop-in surgery in Sharnbrook 1st September 2024 Last week, Richard held a drop-in surgery at Sharnbrook Village Hall and met with the Parish Council beforehand for an update on the village. Richard holds... Local News
GTR launches upgrade to online route maps 1st September 2024 Govia Thameslink Railway have contacted Richard with information about a very useful upgrade to their online route maps which allows customers to plan their... Local News
Richard visits Anglian Water Treatment Plant in Wyboston 30th August 2024 Richard visited Anglian Water's Wyboston Treatment Centre with local Borough and Parish Councillors and officials last week. Since December 2023, Richard has... Local News
Funding opportunity for community organisations celebrating local working-class history 29th August 2024 Building on the success of their first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic England continue to be interested in funding projects that celebrate... Local News
Richard holds a Town Hall meeting in Wilden - next one in Keysoe on 12th September! 28th August 2024 On Thursday, Richard held a 'town hall' meeting for constituents in Wilden Village Hall. Town Halls provide an opportunity in a public forum to hear Richard's... Local News
LNER funding available for charities and projects along the LNER route 27th August 2024 LNER are encouraging charities, organisations and communities across their 956-mile route to apply for the latest round of funding from their Customer and... Local News
Richard meets with Stop East Park Energy 26th August 2024 Last week Richard met with the Stop East Park Energy group of residents - a campaign group formed to oppose the plans for a solar farm in North Bedfordshire... Local News
Richard and Mayor Tom visit the new site of Bedford Greenacre Independent School 23rd August 2024 With Labour still pushing forward with their mean-spirited 'education tax', Richard was pleased to meet with Ian Daniel, the head teacher of Bedford Greenacre... Newsletters
Consultation launched on Central Bedfordshire's new Local Plan 23rd August 2024 Central Bedfordshire Council has launched a consultation on their new Local Plan which will start to shape the future of new homes, jobs and infrastructure... Local News
