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Local Visitor Economy Partnerships: Bedfordshire

Commons · Question 23472 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will provide an update on the progress in delivering a new LVEP in Bedfordshire.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 9 Sep 2026

LVEPs are place-led and can bring a range of benefits to both businesses and visitors. Both DCMS and VisitEngland would welcome an application to form an LVEP from those places yet to form one, including Bedfordshire.The decision to submit an application ...