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Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Central Bedfordshire libraries launch 2024 Summer Reading Challenge
Children can unleash their creativity with this year's Summer Reading Challenge, “Marvellous Makers”, which launches in libraries on Friday 19 July, running until Saturday 7 September.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 13 June 2024
Large fly-tipping incident leads to fines and penalties for Apex Property Services LLP and associates
We're reminding everyone to ensure waste is handled by licensed professionals after major fly-tipping on the A1 in Beeston was traced to a Bedford property renovation.
Fly-tipping -
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Housing Matters - June 2024
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing -
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Bakery receives fine and temporary closure order over mice infestation
A Bedfordshire bakery was temporarily closed and incurred fines exceeding £2,000 following an investigation that revealed a serious mouse infestation throughout its food storage and production areas.
Business -
Thursday, 6 June 2024
New special school places approved in Biggleswade and Shefford
We have approved new special school places at Ivel Valley School and College and Shefford Lower.
Biggleswade -
Thursday, 6 June 2024
New special school places approved in Houghton Regis
We have approved 115 additional places at Chiltern School.
Houghton Regis -
Monday, 3 June 2024
Be ‘vote ready’ for polling day
We're encouraging residents who have not yet registered to vote to act quickly.
General election – July 2024 -
Thursday, 30 May 2024
Helping homeowners in Central Bedfordshire make their homes more energy efficient
The National Energy Foundation’s (NEF) ‘SuperHomes’ project is now running in Central Bedfordshire, thanks to government funding we've secured.
Adult learning and employment support -
Thursday, 30 May 2024
Pages Park Pavilion reopens following a £40,000 makeover
A popular community hub for sports and other activities has been officially reopened following a £40,000 refurbishment.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 30 May 2024
Community garden in Dunton to keep on growing
A much-loved community garden is set to keep growing thanks to our allocation of £8,500 of government funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 30 May 2024
One month left to shape the future of transport in Central Bedfordshire
There's only 1 month left to have your say on our Local Transport Plan.
Consultations -
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
East of England local authorities collaborate to appeal for more foster families to work with their council
Eleven local authorities across the East of England have joined forces in a bid to collectively recruit more foster carers to look after some of the region’s most vulnerable children.
Foster East -
Friday, 24 May 2024
Public consultation possible for former Sandye Place Academy site
The long-term future of an important site in Sandy will be discussed at the next meeting of Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive Committee on 4 June.
Schools and education -
Friday, 24 May 2024
Community Safety team supports police’s knife crime operation
Our Community Safety and Partnerships Team were out and about last week across Central Bedfordshire, supporting Operation Sceptre, a national initiative which aims to tackle knife crime.
Community safety -
Thursday, 23 May 2024
Celebration for Central Bedfordshire volunteers
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming afternoon tea event dedicated to celebrating local volunteers who contribute so much to the community's well-being.
About your council -
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Sensory adventures for SEND children in libraries across Central Bedfordshire
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being taken on a journey beyond imagination in a world of sensory wonder at their local libraries.
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Local Offer -
Monday, 20 May 2024
Celebrating World Bee Day with new bug hotels
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.
Sustainability -
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Round two of UKSPF/REPF community grants to launch next month
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.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund -
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Retrofit construction courses help build a more sustainable future
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.
Sustainability -
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Videos to mark Foster Care Fortnight
We have launched a series of videos featuring a local couple who are foster carers, and are hosting 2 events so anyone interested in fostering can find out more.
Children and young people -
Monday, 13 May 2024
Results show success for action on potholes in Central Bedfordshire
Fewer reports of potholes – and more of them repaired faster – is the good news after we made it a priority to address residents’ pothole concerns.
Potholes -
Monday, 13 May 2024
Chair and Vice Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council reappointed for second term
On Thursday 9 May, Councillor Gareth Mackey was reappointed as Chair of the Council. Councillor Sue Bell was also reappointed as Vice Chair to serve for the upcoming term spanning 2024/25
Councillors, Executive, Political control, Constitution and Webcasting -
Thursday, 9 May 2024
Clophill roundabout improvements complete
Improvement works at Clophill Roundabout are complete – and it’s good news whether you use it as a driver, or live locally and get around on foot, or by bike, scooter or wheelchair.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
We're enhancing our bereavement services as we unveil our first crematorium
The opening of the first-ever crematorium in Central Bedfordshire, Oakfield Gardens in Steppingley, marks a significant milestone for bereavement services in the area.
Registration services -
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Introducing mojo: your ticket to seamless bus travel
The new single ticket could make it easier and cheaper to use buses in Central Bedfordshire and beyond by eliminating the need to buy multiple tickets when travelling with different bus companies.
Public transport -
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Local authorities team up to launch Music Hub
Music services from Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have teamed up to launch the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Music Hub from September 2024.
Children and young people -
Friday, 3 May 2024
Last chance to have your say on priorities for adult social care services
There is 1 week left for residents to share their views on our five-year plan for adult social care.
Consultations -
Thursday, 2 May 2024
Housing Matters – May 2024
This is the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing -
Thursday, 2 May 2024
Bridging the future: bridleway bridge officially opens in Biggleswade
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.
Biggleswade