News published November 2019
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Thursday, 28 November 2019
Trading sleigh bells for bike bells
Our lower and primary schools are taking part in a Christmas challenge; counting up their walking, scooting and cycling trips to school to see if they can travel virtually to visit Santa in Lapland.
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Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Dunstable Centre pools open
We'll be opening the swimming pools at the £20 million Dunstable Centre on Monday 23 December 2019, with SLL, our leisure management operator.
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Friday, 22 November 2019
Bruiser sniffs out illegal cigarettes and tobacco hidden in Dunstable shop
Sniffer dogs Bruiser and Mostyn have put their noses to good use and helped our Trading Standards team seize illegal hand-rolling tobacco and cigarettes.
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Friday, 22 November 2019
Green travel award for two schools
Sandy’s Robert Peel School has been awarded Modeshift STARS School of the Year Award, with Dunstable St Augustine’s Academy being awarded runner-up, for their commitment to sustainable travel.
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Thursday, 21 November 2019
SEND Ofsted inspection
We're being inspected for effectiveness of our SEND provision, this week.
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Monday, 18 November 2019
Advisor admits fraud after trading standards probe
A Flitwick company was conned out of £18,000 by a business advisor who promised help with a VAT bill.
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Thursday, 14 November 2019
Parent governor representatives sought for Council children’s committee
We're seeking nominees for two replacement volunteer parent governor representatives roles on our Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019
What do you think of the roads across Central Bedfordshire?
An online survey has been opened for Central Bedfordshire residents to share their views on road maintenance in order to inform our future planning.
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Friday, 8 November 2019
Fly-tipper jailed for 16 weeks
Following a successful prosecution, fly-tipper Peter Smith, 37, formerly of Hitchin Road Arlesey, was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison last week after admitting four charges.
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Friday, 8 November 2019
Council officers undertake checks for Blue Badge misusers
A recent council crackdown on Blue Badge disabled parking fraud means that six dishonest drivers are facing possible court action.