I wish all the residents of Stewartby, Wootton, Kempston Hardwick and Elstow, and any other readers of this site a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Over the past few years, several local residents have raised with me their concerns that there aren’t enough dropped kerbs on the Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes estate. I am pleased to report that using part of my Borough Councillors Ward Fund, I have asked the Borough Council’s Community Support Team to look at providing a […]

Over the past few years, several local residents have raised with me their concerns at the general state of the Village Hall, especially the roof.  I am pleased to report that using part of my Borough Councillors Ward Fund, I have asked the Borough Council’s Community Support Team to look at providing a contribution towards […]

Over the past few years, many local residents have raised with me their concerns at the speeding cars that break the speed limit whilst travelling along Stewartby Way. I am pleased to report that using part of my Borough Councillors Ward Fund, I have asked the Borough Council’s Community Support Team to look at providing a […]

Registration for those who wish to comment on the crazy proposal for a massive Incinerator at Stewartby is now open until 17th November. 2010.  Please register and object at http://infrastructure.independent.gov.uk/projects/eastern/rookery-south-energy-from-waste-generating-station/.  WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS TO GET INTEREST SOARING AND OBJECTIONS FLOODING THE SITE.  TIME FOR ACTION FOLKS . . . . . . . WE […]

Bedford Borough Council is reviewing the current extent of the Elstow Conservation Area.   I support the proposals to add plots of land off West End and the old Lower School, High Street.  However, I have also asked that Wilstead Road be added as many of the houses in the road are of a historical […]

Bedford Borough Council is reviewing the current extent of the Elstow Conservation Area that your property is within. Being in a Conservation Area makes it much more difficult for any new build to be given planning Permission and any proposed alterations must reflect the Conservation Area guidelines.  As part of this review, two small areas […]

ERM have been commissioned by Covanta to undertake an independent Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of the proposed Incinerator in response to feedback Covanta has received.   Two meetings are being hosted by ERM to discuss the potential health impacts.1.30pm-4pm – 5th June Stewartby Village Hall6.30pm-8.30pm – 8th June Forest Centre  Please attend to make your […]

Whata  superb performance by Nick Clegg last night.  Can’t wait for the T=Shirts saying “I agree with Nick” !!

Over 160 people from across the Marston Vale turned out in the cold and rain on Saturday morning to join the “Our Marston Vale “ protest outside Stewartby Village Hall against the proposed Covanta Incinerator. Covanta were holding one of their public consultation events at the Stewartby Village Hall. “Our Marston Vale” had organised the […]