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Friday, 10 January 2025
Council expresses interest in being part of the government’s devolution plans
Today (10 January 2025), we submitted a letter expressing our interest in being part of the government’s devolution priority programme.
About your council -
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Young person’s card continues to allow 18s and under to ‘get around for a pound’ in Central Bedfordshire and beyond
Using buses in Central Bedfordshire remains highly affordable for young people as the £1 maximum single fare for anyone aged 18 and under, introduced in 2024, will continue for the foreseeable future.
Public transport -
Friday, 27 December 2024
Exciting new play equipment installed at Houghton Hall Park
Families and visitors to Houghton Hall Park can now enjoy brand-new play equipment thanks to a £75,000 investment, funded through Section 106 developer contributions.
News -
Friday, 20 December 2024
Have your say on changes to Flitwick school
We're consulting on a reduction in the maximum number of pupils that can be admitted into each year group at Kingsmoor Lower School in Flitwick, to enhance the learning environment for children.
Schools and education -
Friday, 20 December 2024
Have your say on school admissions changes
We're inviting residents to share their views on proposed changes to the school admission arrangements.
Schools and education -
Friday, 20 December 2024
Resident prosecuted for Council Tax Fraud
We've successfully prosecuted a resident for fraudulently claiming Council Tax Support and a Single Person Discount.
Council Tax -
Friday, 20 December 2024
Central Bedfordshire pupils complete their virtual journey to Lapland!
Pupils have once again embraced the festive spirit by taking part in the annual Santa Challenge, an active travel initiative that encourages children to walk, cycle, or scoot to school.
Schools and education -
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Dunton Lane closure
In the New Year, we will begin installing new underground cables to enable the first connections for the new substation in Biggleswade.
Public transport -
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Your voice matters: have your say on Children and Young People’s Plan
We're inviting residents to have their say on our draft Children and Young People’s Plan for 2025 to 2028, as a consultation launches today (Wednesday 18 December).
Your Voice Matters -
Monday, 16 December 2024
Central Bedfordshire’s libraries and leisure centres open Warm Spaces again this winter
With temperatures dropping and many families facing increased energy costs, our libraries and leisure centres will be open as ‘Warm Spaces’ this winter.
Support with the cost of living -
Friday, 13 December 2024
Construction underway on new sports facilities at Biggleswade school
Work has begun on a new sports hall and multi-use games area (MUGA) at Edward Peake CofE School, which will enhance physical education opportunities for students.
Schools -
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Make next Christmas a family Christmas for a child in care
As the festive period gets under way, councils from across the region are asking people to open up their homes and hearts and make next Christmas a family Christmas for a child in care.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 12 December 2024
‘Call for sites’ launched for new Local Plan
We've launched a further ‘Call for Sites’ asking people to suggest land that could be redeveloped to meet future demand for homes, jobs, green spaces, education and local facilities.
Creating great places to live - new Local Plan -
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Second summit on coordinated flood defence for Central Bedfordshire
The Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council will take further steps to push for rural areas to receive government funding for better flood defence, a multi-agency summit heard last week.
Flooding -
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
New SEND provision to open at Biggleswade school in new year
A new Additional Resource Provision (ARP) will open at Stratton School in January to support autistic children and enhance local access to specialist education.
Schools -
Monday, 9 December 2024
Housing Matters - December 2024
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing Matters -
Monday, 9 December 2024
Blue Badge misuse lands driver in court as Council ramps up enforcement efforts
A former Houghton Regis resident was convicted for recent misuse of a Blue Badge.
News -
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Additional projects confirmed for Central Bedfordshire communities
Five more community projects have been given the go ahead, on top of the 11 announced back in October, through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund -
Monday, 2 December 2024
Bin collections during the festive period in Central Bedfordshire
We've released our bin collection schedule for the Christmas and New Year period.
Waste and recycling -
Friday, 29 November 2024
Register for removal of unwanted garden waste bins
We're now taking requests for the removal of unwanted/unused green garden waste bins.
Garden waste subscription service -
Friday, 29 November 2024
Fake address costs private hire operator over £2,000
A man who gave a false address in Central Bedfordshire to apply for a private hire operator's licence has had to pay costs of over £2,000 after our successful prosecution.
Licensing -
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Dunstable retailer fined for selling illegal vapes and counterfeit cigarettes
Selling illegal vaping devices and counterfeit cigarettes has cost a Dunstable retailer over £4,600.
Trading Standards -
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Mockingbird pilot to strengthen foster care community and support
We're excited to launch Mockingbird, an innovative model aimed at strengthening support for foster carers and creating a secure, nurturing environment for children in care.
Fostering in Bedfordshire -
Friday, 22 November 2024
Council votes to support over 2,000 pensioners
At a Full Council meeting on 21 November, Councillors voted to support some of the lowest income pensioner households in Central Bedfordshire with a £200 award, offsetting their household bills.
News -
Friday, 22 November 2024
Newly-qualified social workers win at national awards
Two of our newly-qualified social workers have won awards at the Social Worker of The Year Awards 2024.
Health and social care -
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Community Safety Team supports knife crime operation
Last week (commencing 11 November), we carried out a range of activity in support of Sceptre, a national initiative designed to highlight the dangers and consequences of carrying knives.
Community safety -
Monday, 18 November 2024
Arts and cultural grants now available to apply for across Central Bedfordshire
Arts and culture in Central Bedfordshire will be getting individual grants of up to £20,000 as new funding is made available for organisations and individuals working in the sector.
Leisure and countryside -
Monday, 18 November 2024
Greenacre Centre to host relocated Stotfold library
Stotfold’s library will be moving to a welcoming new location in the spring 2025 as Stotfold Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council, today announce the move to the Greenacre Centre.
Leisure and countryside -
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Garden waste collections to pause over winter in Central Bedfordshire
We will pause garden waste collections for 12 weeks this winter, from Monday, 2 December 2024, to Friday, 21 February 2025. Collections will start again on Monday, 24 February 2025.
Waste and recycling