News published October 2020
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Friday, 30 October 2020
Have your say on the future of Abbotsbury Older Persons’ Home
A consultation on the future of Abbotsbury Older Persons’ Home has launched, as part of a wider programme to improve the accommodation offer for older people across Central Bedfordshire.
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Friday, 30 October 2020
Council Leader urges all residents to act now in light of further restrictions in Luton
Due to rising cases of COVID-19 across the town, Luton are moving into the government’s high-alert level.
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Thursday, 29 October 2020
Council and Police helping communities to stay COVID safe
We've been working with local businesses to ensure they are aware of the measures they need to take to ensure the safety of their customers.
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Sunday, 25 October 2020
Support for Vulnerable Children and Families this Half Term
The Central Bedfordshire Council food voucher scheme will continue to be available to families in need over this half term holiday period.
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Thursday, 22 October 2020
We've prosecuted shops over drink sales to children
Shop owners were hit by hundreds of pounds in fines and court costs after we sent under-age volunteers to buy alcohol (one as young as 13).
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Monday, 19 October 2020
A break for all garden waste collections for the winter in Central Bedfordshire
Once again, there'll be a winter break for all kerbside collections of household garden waste across Central Bedfordshire.
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Friday, 16 October 2020
Planning consultation begins for new care home in Leighton Buzzard
We've just launched a planning consultation for feedback on a new care home in Leighton Buzzard – the first we'll have built in around 40 years.
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Friday, 16 October 2020
Lord-Lieutenant visits Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC)
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, was delighted to make a socially distant covid safe visit to BRCC to thank the volunteers and staff for their tremendous efforts during the pandemic.
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Friday, 16 October 2020
Have your say on countryside sites across Central Bedfordshire
We're running an online survey about our countryside sites and asking residents and users for their views.
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Thursday, 15 October 2020
Health and Care Hub in Dunstable given planning green light
New plans to deliver joined up health and care services in one location in Dunstable were given the green light at our Development Management Committee on 14 October.