Richard reports that progress is being made with firearms licensing Friday, 24 April, 2026 Last week, Richard met with the head of Firearms Licensing for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire and was pleased to report that steady progress is being made. The signs are that the new processes and increased personnel are helping to reduce the backlog and speed up the process for new applications and renewals. Richard recorded this video giving an update on progress. Commenting... Local News
Richard's views on Conservative Party defections 26th January 2026 During an interview on BBC Three Counties Radio, Richard was recently asked about Robert Jenrick's. The interview can be heard here. Summarising his views... Local News
Weekend rail disruption affecting East Coast Main Line services 26th January 2026 Major engineering work will affect Thameslink and Great Northern services between London and Peterborough / King’s Lynn over the weekends of Saturday 31st... Local News
Watch Richard's Parliamentary debate on the 'Impact of East Park Energy on North Bedfordshire' this coming Tuesday, 27th January 24th January 2026 Richard's request for an Adjournment Debate on the Impact of East Park Energy on North Bedfordshire has been granted by the Speaker and will be held at the end... Local News
Richard held a town hall meeting in Sandy - next one in Wyboston on Thursday 29 January 23rd January 2026 On Friday evening, Richard held his latest public meeting at Sandy Conservative Club. There was a great turnout of residents from across the town and... Local News
New Towns debate held in Parliament - Richard raises Tempsford 23rd January 2026 During a debate on new towns in the House of Commons this week, Richard informed the Minister of the various concerns which had been raised with him at last... Local News
Richard held a drop-in surgery in Cotton End - next one is taking place in Little Staughton on Friday 30 January 23rd January 2026 Richard's last drop-in surgery took place at Cotton End Village Hall and his next once is being held from 12.30-2pm on Friday 30 January at Little Staughton... Local News
Overnight Closures on A1 Northbound next week 22nd January 2026 As part of the Black Cat Roundabout redevelopment, National Highways will be installing new lighting columns on the A1 northbound. In order to safely carry out... Local News
Richard discusses funding support for Cleat Hill gas explosion on BBC Three counties Radio 21st January 2026 Last week, on Andy Collins' BBC 3CR Breakfast Show, Richard discussed the latest situation on whether the Government will reimburse Bedford Borough Council for... Local News
Lifts and ramps at Biggleswade station officially opened! 19th January 2026 Although it has been operational for a few weeks now, last week marked the official opening of the 'Access for All', step-free platform access at Biggleswade... Local News
