Update from Mayor Tom on the Potential Park & Resort Experience in Bedford
 On Monday, I was delighted to visit with members of the Universal Destinations and Experiences team at their site in Kempston Hardwick. While they are still exploring the feasibility of bringing a potential theme park and resort experience here, it was great to meet with their team once again as they continue engaging with our local community.
While I understand it will still be some time before Universal makes a decision on whether to proceed with the potential project, I reiterated Bedford Borough Council’s commitment to delivering tangible private sector business investment here and that we are an ‘open for business’ local authority.
Since Universal’s announcement in December, I’ve been speaking with residents and organisations across our area, and one thing is clear – that a possible Universal Theme Park and Resort is transformational for our area. It represents a significant opportunity for job creation, tourism promotion, all with a benefit to local businesses and further private sector business investment. Equally important, this project must work for local people. After my conversations with Universal and others, I believe it can provide jobs and exciting career and business opportunities for Bedford Borough residents for generations to come.
Clearly, local transport and investment in infrastructure will be a key priority should this project proceed. The council are working in partnership with central Government and other partners to deliver this exciting development.
I’ll continue to keep residents updated on this process. You can find out more directly from Universal at https://universalukproject.co.uk/.
Yours,
Mayor Tom Wootton
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