News published January 2020
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Thursday, 30 January 2020
Have your say on council plans for adult social care charges
We're urging residents to have their say on changes to how we charge for adult social care.
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Wednesday, 29 January 2020
Shefford set for UK’s fastest broadband
We've welcomed plans to extend the fastest-possible internet access to Shefford, Clifford and Henlow by Openreach.
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Wednesday, 29 January 2020
Hip hip hooray – Cheering Volunteering is back!
Following the success of previous events, Cheering Volunteering returns for its sixth year.
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Monday, 27 January 2020
Fostering barriers debunked as we urge people to come forward
Recent statistics from the Department of Education show that the number of children being taking into care nationally has risen by 4%, so we're urging people to consider becoming foster carers.
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Thursday, 23 January 2020
Have your say on changes to schools in the Woburn Sands area
We've launched a public consultation on proposals to change schools in the Woburn Sands area.
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Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Cervical Cancer Week highlights importance of getting a smear test
This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (20 to 26 January 2020) and as part of the week, we're encouraging all eligible people to have a cervical screening (smear test).
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Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Music manager hits the right notes with Royal Academy recognition
An educator from our Inspiring Music service has joined the likes of Sir Elton John in being elected as a Member of the Royal Academy of Music.
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Tuesday, 21 January 2020
Have your say on proposed merger of Flitwick Lower School and Busy Bees Pre-School
We've launched a statutory consultation regarding a proposed change of age range for Flitwick Lower School which would enable a merger between the school and Busy Bees Pre-School.
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Thursday, 16 January 2020
Have your say on a proposal to put CCTV cameras in taxis
We're consulting on installing CCTV cameras in hackney carriage and private hire vehicles (taxis) to help provide the highest standards of public safety for those driving and using licensed vehicles.
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Monday, 13 January 2020
Central Bedfordshire Local Plan update: proposed timetable for adoption released
We've been proactively preparing a work programme and detailed timetable for progressing the Local Plan to adoption, which was submitted to the Inspectors today.