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Supporting the Bereaved

As the Government begins to appraise the social distancing rules, I hope they will take into account all evidence, including the mental anguish from separation, improved focus on precautionary protection for those most at risk and then to take immediate steps to enable all other sectors, particularl

Richard celebrates success of Eat Out to Help Out scheme in North East Beds

Richard has welcomed the latest statistics which show that more than 77,000 meals were claimed in North East Bedfordshire under the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme.  In total, more than 100 million meals were claimed across the UK under the scheme, which ran throughout the month of Aug

Richard welcomes support for North East Beds businesses, jobs and incomes.

Richard has today welcomed latest figures from the Government which show that jobs, incomes and businesses continue to be supported in North East Bedfordshire through the pandemic. Latest figures show that up to 30 June, over 16,000 workers have been furloughed through the Coronavirus Job Retention

Richard welcomes law changes to bring better connectivity

Richard has welcomed new law changes to boost gigabit broadband rollout and bring better mobile coverage to the whole of the UK.   The move is part of the plan to give the UK the telecoms infrastructure it needs to meet the growing demands of consumers and businesses and to take advantage

Great Denham Golf Course

Like many residents, I am very concerned about the possible closure of Great Denham golf course and the implications for the future of the site.  Councillor Jim Weir raised his concerns at Full Council last night and made the case for retention of the golf course and his petition has gathered a