Richard receives response from Minister on disproportionate impact of the Education Tax in Bedford Borough 16th October 2024 In August, together with Mid Beds MP, Blake Stephenson, Richard wrote to the Secretary of State for Education raising concerns over the impact on Bedford... Local News
Local Pubs in Sandy and Milton Ernest receive awards from British Institute of Innkeeping 15th October 2024 Richard was delighted to be informed by the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) the excellent news that three pubs in his constituency have been awarded their... Local News
Richard holds a drop-in surgery in Colmworth. Next one in Stagsden on 1st November 13th October 2024 Richard recently held a drop-in surgery at Colmworth Village Hall. A drop-in surgery is a chance to meet Richard and discuss an issue with him without booking... Local News
Richard visits Biggleswade Academy and writes to Central Bedfordshire Council about delays to construction projects 11th October 2024 A recent visit to Biggleswade Academy was prompted by concerns raised by School Governors and the Principal, Mark Steer, about the pace and delivery of... Local News
Park home residents may be eligible to access payments of £150 to help with energy costs 10th October 2024 Across North Bedfordshire, people who live in park homes may be eligible to access payments of £150 to help with energy costs. As funding is limited the scheme... Local News
Richard criticises Labour Education Secretary for private school comments 9th October 2024 Last week, Richard criticised the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, for her social media comments regarding private schools. Speaking after... Local News
New Great Northern peak service for Biggleswade from December 8th October 2024 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have written to Richard with good news regarding improvements to peak services to and from Biggleswade. Starting from Monday 16... Local News
Richard visits Pavenham Park 7th October 2024 Richard was pleased to recently visit the Pavenham Park Home site, owned by Tingdene, to discuss the unique challenges facing the park homes sector over the... Local News
A reminder to have your say on East Park Energy Consultation before 29 October 6th October 2024 Last week, Richard held another meeting with local parish councillors, Ben Obese-Jecty, MP for Huntingdon and the Stop East Park group to address concerns about... Local News