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Richard's Latest Podcast: All Things Weddings

In this week's podcast Richard talks all things weddings with local bride-to-be Jamie Bartlam, Gemma Lander of The White Emporium and Richard Squire from Bassmead Manor Barns. Jamie has had to postpone her wedding 4 times since April 2020 and has also supported other brides-to-b

Justice overhaul to better protect the public and back our police

Richard has welcomed new legislation that will deliver a fair justice system to restore public confidence and fulfil the government's manifesto commitment to give full support to the police and courts to cut crime and make our streets safer.  The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill seeks

Government to give police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments

Richard has welcomed the news that the government will strengthen police powers and create a new criminal offence to tackle unauthorised encampments. The new offence will target trespassers who intend to reside on any private or public land in vehicles without permission, and where they are causing

Central Bedfordshire Launches Consultation on Active Travel plans

Central Bedfordshire has opened a consultation to obtain views from residents, businesses and members of the local community on an active travel scheme proposal for Biggleswade. The Council has received £600,000 funding from central government to improve cycling and walking provision on specific ro

Richard comments on Nurses' Pay

During an Urgent Question to the Minister in the House of Commons on Monday regarding nurses' pay, Richard said that hundreds of thousands had lost their jobs during the pandemic and millions had been furloughed and they and small businesses will be looking to the government for support. Richard sa