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BRINGING UNIVERSAL THEME PARK TO MID BEDS

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Visiting the site of the planned Wixams station

The Universal Theme Park project is a vote of confidence in our area and the UK. It will boost our economy and together with the majority of residents, I welcome it. As well as the new train station planned for Wixams, which Mayor Tom has unlocked with funding, the opportunities for Mid Bedfordshire are huge. I will continue to work with colleagues and Universal to secure this investment.

 

 

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Blake Stephenson MP at the Universal Studios site in Mid Bedfordshire

Studios In Mid Bedfordshire Gets Green Light - Statement by Blake Stephenson MP

Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
The proposed new Universal Studios theme park in Mid Bedfordshire has been given the green light after receiving planning permission.Blake Stephenson, the local Member of Parliament for the proposed theme park, commented:"I am absolutely delighted that Universal Studios has now received planning per
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‘Gamechanger’ Universal Studios In Bedford Gets Go-Ahead To Delight Of Local MP Blake Stephenson

Wednesday, 9 April, 2025
A much-anticipated Universal Studios theme park is coming to Bedfordshire and local MP Blake Stephenson has hailed the news as a ‘gamechanger’ for the county. After lots of due diligence by the company and negotiations which started under the previous Government - the theme park near Kempston H
Blake Stephenson MP quizzing the Government on Universal Studios in the House of Commons

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake 'Disappointed' As Chancellor Fails To Mention Universal Studios In Growth Speech

Wednesday, 29 January, 2025
Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has expressed his disappointment after the Chancellor failed to mention the proposed Universal Studios theme park in her growth speech earlier today (29th January).
Blake Stephenson MP asks Tourism Minister Chris Bryant for progress update on Universal

Blake Stephenson MP Continues To Pressure Government To Secure Deal For New Universal Studios Theme Park In Bedfordshire

Thursday, 16 January, 2025
Blake Stephenson, the Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire, is continuing to push the Government to secure investment for a brand new Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire.It was late 2023 when Universal first set out its plans for a new theme park after purchasing 480-acres worth of lan
Blake Stephenson MP leading a Westminster Hall debate on tourism in Bedfordshire

Local MP Blake Stephenson Urges Government To ‘Turbocharge’ Bedfordshire Economy With Universal Studios Investment

Wednesday, 20 November, 2024
The Government should do everything it can to secure a new Universal Studios theme park to ‘turbo charge’ the Bedfordshire economy, according to local MP Blake Stephenson.Last year, Universal bought land in Bedford Borough with a view to building a new theme park and resort experience there, their f
Have your say on CBC's budget

Have your say on the Central Bedfordshire's draft budget

Wednesday, 6 December, 2023
Independent Councillors running Central Bedfordshire Council have produced their draft budget for 2024/25, which is now out for consultation. I encourage residents to have their say.
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Blake welcomes Central Bedfordshire's 2023/24 budget including Council Tax freeze

Friday, 3 March, 2023
During 2023/24 Central Bedfordshire: plans to spend around £475 million on services plans to spend £253 million on new facilities like schools, leisure centres and care homes plans to increase efficiency, reducing costs by £9.5 million will not increase its share of Council Tax

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