Support with the cost of living
Household budgets are being squeezed more and more as energy, fuel, inflation and food prices continue to rise. It’s important everyone knows how to access the benefits, payments and support options available.
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- Council Tax band changes
- Pay Council Tax by telephone
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Support with the cost of living
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Featured information
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Library Service Strategy
Have your say on our Library Service Strategy for 2024 to 2029.
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Arts and Culture Strategy
Have your say on our Arts and Culture Strategy for 2024 to 2029
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Considering fostering?
Come chat with us at your local library and find out more. Find a date and time near you.
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Garden waste subscription service
Sign up today for your garden waste subscription service
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Your chance to shape the future of transport in Central Bedfordshire
Anyone who moves around, or in and out of, Central Bedfordshire is being asked about how they travel, what they think and feel about it, and what they think our priorities should be over the next 10 to 15 years
Latest news
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Bridging the future: bridleway bridge officially opens in Biggleswade
Thursday, 2 May 2024
Biggleswade’s residents and visitors now have a safer way to cross the East Coast Main Line thanks to a new bridleway bridge at Lindsells Level Crossing.
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Celebrating World Bee Day with new bug hotels
Monday, 20 May 2024
To mark World Bee Day 2024 (Monday 20 May), we have installed a number of bug hotels across our estates to support local wildlife and increase biodiversity.
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Round two of UKSPF/REPF community grants to launch next month
Thursday, 16 May 2024
From Monday, 10 June 2024, voluntary, community and social enterprise groups, as well as town and parish councils, will be able to apply for a share of £298,000 to fund local capital projects.
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Retrofit construction courses help build a more sustainable future
Thursday, 16 May 2024
A new training programme has been launched in construction skills that help create a sustainable future by making older homes more energy-efficient in a process called retrofitting.