Over the past 18 months, Richard has campaigned to reform freehold management charges in response to widespread constituent concerns. Many North Bedfordshire residents have faced unreasonable charges, poor services, and a lack of…
Richard was in Central Hall, Westminster, on Monday afternoon to hear directly remarks from Sir Brian Langstaff at the conclusion of his inquiry into the Contaminated Blood Scandal.
East West Rail have announced that their Statutory Consultation programme will be delayed due to the upcoming General Election. The attached update provides full details as well as news about the appointment of David Hughes as their latest…
Following the announcement by the Prime Minister that the General Election will be held of Thursday 4 July, Richard Fuller MP said: I am looking forward to meeting the residents of the North Bedfordshire constituency to discuss my record…
Richard has this week pulled together a North Bedfordshire Water Management Alliance to deliver a coherent local plan to tackle local water management issues.
Richard was in Central Hall, Westminster, on Monday afternoon to hear directly remarks from Sir Brian Langstaff at the conclusion of his enquiry into the Contaminated Blood Scandal.
Last week the winners of the King’s Awards for Enterprise were announced and Richard was delighted to learn that a Biggleswade business was among the winners. The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for UK…
Bedford Borough Council has published their proposals for new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across the Borough and is now consulting on these proposals until the 2 June. In February, the government announced approval of the first five…
Citizens Advice Bedford have written to advise Richard that they will be in various villages in and around North East Bedfordshire with the mobile library for the months of June to September.
Recently in Parliament, Richard asked the Energy Minister about the ability of the National Grid to connect to large solar farms. The exchange can be watched here.
From the 2nd of June there will be additional bus services for the villages of Bromham, Stagsden, and Turvey. These buses will not go onward to Northampton but will form a shorter loop route between Bedford and Turvey.
This past weekend the Sunday Times launched its campaign for a full and fair settlement of the scandal involving contaminated blood under the headline “Thousands dead, 40 years of cover up: time for justice for infected blood victims."
Last week in Parliament. Richard Fuller MP asked the Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, Lucy Frazer KC MP to confirm that she is working closely with the Treasury to provide a response to the proposal before the summer. Richard's question…
Richard's last 'town hall' meeting took place in Sandy. These meetings provide an opportunity in a public forum to hear Richard's views on current issues and to ask him questions. Speaking afterwards, he commented: I am grateful to those…
Last week, the House of Commons voted in favour of the Prime Minister's plan to make it illegal for anyone born in 2009 or later to buy tobacco products in the UK.
This week, the Prime Minister outlined his plan for ensuring the welfare system supports more people off benefits and into work, helps grow the economy while being sustainable for the future, and directs help to those most in need.
Richard attended the Plasma Awareness Parliamentary Event last month, hosted by NHS Blood and Transplant with Societi – The UK Kawasaki Disease Foundation and Immunodeficiency UK. He is supporting the Plasma Donation Campaign which runs…
Richard recently met with Parish Councils affected by East Park Energy's proposed solar farm that would traverse the most northerly parts of East Bedfordshire and over into Huntingdonshire.
Richard has welcomed the news that North East Bedfordshire has benefitted from £796,155 in new funding as a result of the government’s long-term investment in grassroots sports.
Earlier this month, Richard was invited to address the Bedfordshire Business Breakfast Club - a networking event sponsored by Metro Bank, Mazars and Woodfines Solicitors that takes place at the Bedfordshire Golf Club.
Richard recently made clear to the Health Secretary in his contribution in the House of Commons that we a need a proper process of accountability in the NHS with clear consequences where warranted, not just a “lessons learned” approach to…
Universal Destinations & Experiences has begun a period of public engagement to hear local feedback on their proposal tp build a theme park in Bedford.