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Tuesday, May 21

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Net-Zero Retrofit Courses Launch in Central Bedfordshire

A new initiative to provide green skills training in Central Bedfordshire is now underway with the launch of retrofitting training courses.

Friday, May 17

WASPI Women Debate

This week I took part in the important WASPI Women debate on the findings of the Ombudsman report.

Wednesday, May 8

Action called for on dangerous road to support safe walking and cycling

Matt Barber, the head of partnerships in the East of England for Sustrans – the charity which supports the national cycle network - came to Leighton Buzzard last week at the request of Andrew Selous MP to visit the section of Leighton Road…

Music services from Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have teamed up to launch the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Music Hub from September 2024.

Music services from Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have teamed up to launch the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Music Hub from September 2024.

Central Bedfordshire Council have announced the launch of mojo

Central Bedfordshire Council have announced the launch of mojo. This new single ticket could make it easier and more affordable to use buses in Central Bedfordshire and beyond by eliminating the need to buy multiple tickets when travelling…

Local villages to get gigabit capable broadband

Homes and businesses in Eggington, Stanbridge, Hockliffe, Tebworth, Wingfield, Thorn and Kensworth will benefit from this project, and the work will begin in September 2025.

Thursday, May 2

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities assessment waiting times raised with the Prime Minister

Following concerns raised by local parents and a follow-up visit to the Edwin Lobo Centre in Luton, South West Bedfordshire MP Andrew Selous asked the Prime Minister yesterday what more the NHS can do to recruit community paediatricians.

Wednesday, May 1

D-Day 80th anniversary beacon lighting in Dunstable Downs

The D-Day 80th Anniversary beacon lighting at Dunstable Downs will go ahead next month despite the initial decision by The National Trust not to host the occasion.

Thursday, Apr 25

Andrew calls for a reduction of plastic pollution in the oceans

This afternoon, I spoke in Westminster Hall to support the ratification of the Global Ocean Treaty and to address the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans.

Wednesday, Apr 24

Government prioritises Central Bedfordshire for early wraparound childcare support

Central Bedfordshire Council is one of only four areas to receive early additional wraparound childcare from after the May half-term, before the national rollout in September. Wraparound childcare means parents can leave their children in…

Friday, Apr 19

13

Lack of artists’ work and exhibition space in Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable raised in Parliament.

South West Bedfordshire MP, Andrew Selous, has raised the lack of space for painters, sculptors and other artists to produce and exhibit their work. This has been an issue for a long time in Leighton Buzzard where there is a growing…

Thursday, Apr 18

19

Andrew Selous MP welcomes additional government funding for road repairs in Central Bedfordshire

South West Bedfordshire MP, Andrew Selous, has welcomed the additional £22 million of Government funding to repair Central Bedfordshire roads between 2023-2034. This additional money comes from the reallocation of HS2 funds meaning Central…

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My question on providing spaces for artists to create and display their work

Today, I asked the Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries about providing spaces for artists to create and display their work.

Wednesday, Apr 17

Monthly Newsletter - April

In a letter from the Department of Health and Social Care this month, I learnt that there were 47 more full-time equivalent GPs in December 2023 in the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes area than there were in December 2019. In the…

Two local social workers recognised in BASW’s Amazing Social Worker Awards

South West Bedfordshire MP, Andrew Selous, is delighted to hear that two local social workers – Fareed Malik and Rebekah Pocock – have each received a national award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the social work…

Friday, Apr 12

17

National Year of Warehousing: Local MP, Andrew Selous joins UKWA visit to Miniclipper Logistics, Leighton Buzzard

Miniclipper Logistics supports the 2024 national Year of Warehousing campaign

Thursday, Apr 11

16

Andrew Selous MP visits Dunstable laundry vital to the smooth running of the NHS

South West Bedfordshire MP, Andrew Selous, visited the Synergy LMS laundry on Dunstable's Woodside industrial estate last week. Synergy LMS launders about a third of all NHS laundry, providing a vital service for patients. 90% of hospitals…

Friday, Apr 5

20

Home Office terminates its contract with The Old Palace Lodge hotel before the end of June 2024

The Home Office has announced today that it is terminating its contract with The Old Palace Lodge as a venue for asylum accommodation and has confirmed that the hotel will cease housing asylum seekers before the end of June this year. The…

Thursday, Apr 4

14

Andrew Selous MP welcomes £1,413,000 of Government funding for electric vehicle charging in Central Bedfordshire

There are 57,000 public charging devices available in the UK, an increase of 47% since this time last year.

13

Primary Care Minister convenes general practice expansion summit for Central Bedfordshire

In a letter to Felicity Cox, the Chief Executive of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB), from 28th March, the Primary Care Minister, Andrea Leadsom, committed to holding a summit on primary care expansion…

Thursday, Mar 28

18

Additional funding available to support families over the Easter holidays

Central Bedfordshire Council has been allocated almost £1.5m in Government funding to support families in the area. The funding is from the Government's Household Support Fund, which has been extended for a further six months after…

Tuesday, Mar 26

Andrew Selous MP welcomes £5,886,647 of Government funding to support children with SEND across Central Bedfordshire

Every child deserves the chance to succeed in life, which is why the Government has increased the high-needs budget by over 60 per cent since 2019-2020 to over £10.5 billion in 2024-25.

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My question on health care for armed forces children

I asked for an update on making sure that the children of armed forces personnel still get to see health professionals and are not put to the bottom of the list every time they move location.

Saturday, Mar 23

23

Andrew Selous MP celebrates Government achievements on nature for Earth Hour 2024

Today South West Bedfordshire MP, Andrew Selous, marked Earth Hour 2024 by celebrating the government’s progress on nature. He also called for the introduction of food waste reporting requirements for large businesses.

Friday, Mar 22

12

Have Your Say!

Community Payback is delivered as part of a community sentence where convicted offenders are required to undertake between 40 and300 hours of unpaid work. Offenders spend time working on projects including removing graffiti, clearing…

Thursday, Mar 21

11

PUPPY AND KITTEN SMUGGLING BILL BACKED BY GOVERNMENT AT SECOND READING

Local MP and devoted dog owner, Andrew Selous, was glad to back new legislation which will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders to illegally smuggle cats and dogs into the UK.

Wednesday, Mar 20

16

Barclays maintains a face-to-face presence in Dunstable

Andrew Selous MP met with Barclays staff in Dunstable earlier this month. The Barclays branch sadly closed in Dunstable last October, as result of a 64% reduction in footfall since 2019. However, unlike other banks which have closed in the…

Tuesday, Mar 19

17

South West Bedfordshire MP Andrew Selous hailed the tireless work of volunteers at Leighton Town FC after a recent visit to the club

Mr Selous was in attendance at Bell Close last Saturday to take in the Reds' thrilling 3-2 victory over Pitching In Southern League Division One Central rivals Hertford Town.

Friday, Mar 15

16

My question on local road infrastructure

As we build more houses it is important that we ensure the local road infrastructure is safe and can cope with the increased traffic.

Thursday, Mar 14

14

London Northwestern providing more late night capacity back to Leighton Buzzard

Following concerns raised by fellow commuters, South West Bedfordshire MP, Andrew Selous, met with London Northwestern Railway yesterday to ask for more late night capacity back to Leighton Buzzard.