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S106 Funding – an open letter to Central Beds Council
Following my research into how funding received from housing developers is spent in our communities, I posted The secret world of S106...

Julian Vaughan
Nov 3, 20235 min read


The secret world of S106 funding
One of the most frequent issues that came up on the doorstep while campaigning during the Mid Bedfordshire by-election was the number of...

Julian Vaughan
Oct 31, 20238 min read


Biggleswade Station Update – 15th May
Earlier today the Bedfordshire Rail Access Network (BRAN) team met with Network Rail, Richard Fuller MP, town and district Councillors...

Julian Vaughan
May 15, 20234 min read


Local Election Results
While I’m obviously disappointed not to have been elected, I’m delighted for my five Labour colleagues who are now Central Bedfordshire...

Julian Vaughan
May 7, 20232 min read


The injustice of prepayment meters – an open letter to my MP
The following is a letter sent to my MP, Richard Fuller on 8th December, setting out the injustice faced by those who pay for their...

Julian Vaughan
Dec 8, 20228 min read


Biggleswade Station Update – 16th November 2022
Yesterday afternoon, representatives from Bedfordshire Rail Access Network (BRAN) met with Network Rail, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR),...

Julian Vaughan
Nov 16, 20224 min read


Bedfordshire’s buses in a jam
Yet again Bedfordshire faces further cutbacks to its already threadbare public transport provision after Stagecoach is set to hand over...

Julian Vaughan
Oct 10, 20223 min read


Biggleswade station update – 15th July
This afternoon, representatives from Bedfordshire Rail Access Network (BRAN), Network Rail, GTR, Richard Fuller MP and Central...

Julian Vaughan
Jul 15, 20226 min read


Biggleswade Station Update – 9th May
This morning representatives from Network Rail, Govia Thameslink Railway, Central Bedfordshire Council, Biggleswade Town Council,...

Julian Vaughan
May 9, 20223 min read


It’s time to slash the VAT on domestic solar energy
The looming climate disaster is the most pressing issue of our times. The failure to meet the challenge will lead to a domino effect....

Julian Vaughan
Oct 9, 20214 min read


Rail accessibility campaigners respond to local MP querying the need for a ‘Head of Inclusion&
The Bedfordshire Rail Access Network (BRAN) campaign group formed in 2017. Its aim is to improve accessibility across the Bedfordshire...

Julian Vaughan
Oct 3, 20213 min read


Safe cycle routes for Langford
One of the main barriers to encourage people out of their cars, and on to more climate friendly modes of transport such as cycling, is a...

Julian Vaughan
Sep 2, 20214 min read


Winners and losers in bus timetable shake up
There are some significant changes to bus services serving Biggleswade and the surrounding villages from the 31st August. These will...

Julian Vaughan
Aug 22, 20213 min read


Biggleswade Transport Hub – 11th May Update
Yesterday the Bedfordshire Rail Access Network team met with Network Rail, GTR, Richard Fuller MP, CBC and Town Councillors to discuss...

Julian Vaughan
May 11, 20215 min read


Why I am voting David Michael for Bedfordshire PCC
It is polling day today and an excellent chance to have a Labour voice representing Bedfordshire. I have got to know David over the last...

Julian Vaughan
May 5, 20211 min read


It’s time for a step-free Leagrave!
Since ‘Access for All’ funding for accessibility improvements to the UK rail network was introduced in 2006, around 200 stations have...

Julian Vaughan
Apr 4, 20218 min read


Disability campaigners respond to Biggleswade transport hub plans
Below is Bedfordshire Rail Access Network’s written response following a meeting with Central Bedfordshire Council regarding the current...

Julian Vaughan
Apr 2, 20214 min read


Stepping aside but gearing up
The last year has been a significant challenge to all of us as the pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of our lives. It has...

Julian Vaughan
Mar 5, 20213 min read


It’s time for flexible ticketing
NE Bedfordshire commuters are getting a rough deal as the Department for Transport has failed to react to the radical changes to travel...

Julian Vaughan
Feb 18, 20212 min read


Biggleswade Step-Free Update – 18th January 2021
I’ve just come out of the latest meeting regarding step-free access at Biggleswade station. The latest developments are as follows: ~...

Julian Vaughan
Jan 18, 20212 min read
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