Network Rail confirms Bedford to Luton rail services will resume on Monday 29 June Friday, 26 June, 2026 On Friday evening, Richard received confirmation from Network Rail that they have now completed recovery and repair works following the train collision, with the vast majority of passenger services on the Midland Main Line set to resume on Monday 29th June. Services will not run this weekend (Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June) between Bedford and London St Pancras due to planned engineering works... Local News
Richard continues fight for rights of freehold homeowners as Bill passes Commons stages 4th March 2024 Last week, the House of Commons debated the remaining stages of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill. The Bill now continues its journey through the House of... Local News
Richard visits households affected by sewage backups caused by heavy rainfall 1st March 2024 Last Friday, Richard spent time speaking to residents in Wyboston, Tempsford, Langford and Biggleswade about the long-standing problems they're facing in... 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
