News published September 2020
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Friday, 25 September 2020
Planning consultation begins for new secondary school in Houghton Regis
We've just launched a planning consultation for feedback on a new 1,120-place Houghton Regis secondary school.
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Friday, 25 September 2020
Council Leader's guide to spotting Covid-secure venues
Following stark warnings from the Chief Medical Officer and Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor that we face at least six more months of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Friday, 25 September 2020
Council approves sustainability plan
Last night (Thursday 24 September) a full meeting of Central Bedfordshire Council adopted its new Sustainability Plan aimed at making the council carbon neutral by 2030.
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Friday, 25 September 2020
Community spirit shines through the pandemic
Members of Central Bedfordshire Council unanimously supported a motion of appreciation for volunteers and voluntary organisations across the area, at a meeting of the full Council last night.
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Thursday, 24 September 2020
Marcel Coiffait appointed as new Chief Executive
Following an extensive recruitment process, Central Bedfordshire Council has confirmed the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Marcel Coiffait.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Community Champions wanted to share key COVID-19 information
We're calling on you to help reach friends, family, neighbours, colleagues and thousands of other local people with trusted information and advice related to COVID-19.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Residents praised for recycling efforts during Recycle Week
You thanked our waste collection crews during lockdown, with pictures, cards, presents and friendly waves; now we want to thank you for continuing to recycle as much as possible during the pandemic.
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Monday, 21 September 2020
Free parking on Saturdays at four car parks
In a bid to add a boost to High Streets hard-hit by the pandemic, we are offering free parking Saturdays at four of our car parks.
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Friday, 18 September 2020
Top day as roof goes on All Saints View
Construction of our new independent living scheme in Houghton Regis reached another milestone this week, with a virtual 'Topping Out' to celebrate the building reaching its highest point.
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Thursday, 17 September 2020
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service presented to the volunteers of Keech Hospice Care
On Wednesday 16 September, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Mrs Helen Nellis, made a socially-distant visit to Keech Hospice Care to present the prestigious Queen’s award for volunteers.