THE LAUNCH OF FESTUS'S PCC CAMPAIGN Wednesday, 28 February, 2024 The Bedford and Kempston Association are delighted to inform you that our Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has been re-selected to stand again for the PCC elections on Thursday 2nd May 2024. Festus is running a very exciting short 8 week campaign, in the run up to the elections. We believe he has been an outstanding PCC and we want to get behind his campaign. Lets get Festus re... Articles
PINTS AND POLITICS with Pinder 3rd February 2024 A big thank you to our members and supporters who attended our first “PINTS AND POLITICS” social event of the year. A wonderful time getting to know each... Articles
VOLUNTEER WITH US - WE NEED YOU! 1st February 2024 Every little helps and there are so many ways you can support the campaign, please find the survey link below: https://letstalk.conservatives.com/486A68EB-5791... Articles
CONSERVATIVE LOCAL SUCCESS IN B&K 1st February 2024 In May 2023 the Conservative Party in Bedford Borough exceeded all expectations, increasing our number of Cllrs and removing Mayor Hodgson from office... Reports
Update on East West Rail 26th May 2023 We are disappointed with the announcement today on the preferred East West Rail route. This will mean dozens or homes will be demolished, and many more... Articles
Conservatives take Bedford mayor from Lib Dems 6th May 2023 A newly elected Conservative mayor has said he was "shocked" to have beaten the previous Liberal Democrat candidate by 145 votes. Tom Wootton was declared the... Articles
BKCA welcomes £662,800 to fix 13,256 potholes in Bedford & Kempston 18th April 2023 BKCA has welcomed £662,800 to fix 13,256 potholes across Bedford Borough to improve road standards for drivers, saving them money on repairs, and making it... Articles
16,263 pensioners in our town will benefit from the biggest ever increase in the Basic State Pension 11th April 2023 Bedford & Kempston Conservative Association has welcomed the news that 16,263 pensioners in Bedford & Kempston will receive a 10.1 per cent increase in their... Articles
Conservative Greyfriars candidate fears residents are ignored by council 10th April 2023 The Conservative candidate for Bedford borough’s new Greyfriars ward is standing to continue to speak up for the community. Karen Boyes, who moved just off... Articles
Bedford & Kempston Conservatives welcomes news that Bedford will benefit from a share of £851,300 to support families facing challenges 9th April 2023 BKCA has welcomed the news that the Conservative Government have announced the new Supporting Families funding allocation for local authorities across England... Articles
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