Additional funding available to support families over the Easter holidays Thursday, 28 March, 2024 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 originally being due to end in March 2024. The funding received by the Council, of £1,483,073.82, will help support families until the end of September 2024. Over the... Local News
Andrew Selous MP welcomes record cost of living support for 10,200 of the most vulnerable in South West Bedfordshire as next payment dates announced 22nd September 2023 Countries around the world are facing high inflation driven by Putin’s illegal war, so families around the UK need support with these financial pressures. This... Local News
Dangerous motorcyclists raised in the House of Commons 19th September 2023 The ongoing scourge of dangerous motorcyclists riding illegally in Houghton Regis, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard was raised in the House of Commons yesterday... Westminster News
My question on funding for health care facilities 15th September 2023 Yesterday I asked the Leader of the House to look at addressing communities where thousands of homes have been built but there hasn't been Section 106 funding... Westminster News
South West Bedfordshire exporters praised in the House of Commons 14th September 2023 Five exporters in South West Bedfordshire which the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce describes as prolific exporters around the world were praised in the House... Westminster News
Living in Our Shoes Update 12th September 2023 Yesterday I asked the Defence Minister what progress has been made on the recommendations in the 'Living in Our Shoes' report to improve the lives of Armed... Westminster News
Wilkos 7th September 2023 Responding to the administration of Wilkos, Andrew Selous MP said “I am very sad about the administration of Wilkos. I have been a regular shopper at Wilko for... Local News
My question to the Cabinet Office on Cyber Security 7th September 2023 Today I asked the Secretary of State what the Government is doing to ensure the cyber security of our critical infrastructure, departments and businesses. Westminster News
My question on the future of the Old Palace Lodge 5th September 2023 Today I asked the Immigration Minister when we can expect the Old Palace Lodge in Dunstable to be returned to a place where life events can be celebrated again. Westminster News
I have been a whistleblower, how do we protect them in future healthcare cases? 4th September 2023 Today I asked the Health Secretary how we can ensure that whistleblowers in our healthcare system are taken seriously and that measures are put in place to... Westminster News