News published January 2021
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Friday, 29 January 2021
Planning permission granted for our first care home in more than 40 years
We've just been granted planning permission for a residential care home in Leighton Buzzard; the first we've built in more than 40 years.
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Friday, 29 January 2021
Have your say on proposed changes to school and college transport support
We're asking parents and carers for their views on proposed changes to our home to school or college travel assistance policies.
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Friday, 29 January 2021
We're cracking down on crime and anti-social behaviour with 23 new community safety roles
We've introduced 23 new roles within our community safety team to assist in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour across the area.
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Thursday, 28 January 2021
Dunstable woman found guilty of fraud for making false council tax benefit claim
Susan Cashman was sentenced to a fine of £568, ordered to pay a contribution towards costs of £1,146.87 and a victim surcharge of £57, at a total cost to her of £1,771.87.
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Monday, 25 January 2021
We've launched a new, quick and easy, highways reporting system
You can now report highways issues quickly and easily, and track their progress, through a new online system launched this week.
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Thursday, 21 January 2021
We're flushed with success after rogue plumber ordered to repay proceeds of crime
Our financial investigation team has successfully obtained a confiscation order of over £1.4 million, including assets of £88,000 and £42,000 victim compensation, after a rogue plumber was convicted.
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Friday, 15 January 2021
New political leadership for Central Bedfordshire Council
Councillor Richard Wenham was elected as the new Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council at the first Full Council meeting of 2021, last night (14 January 2021).
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Thursday, 14 January 2021
Trading Standards warning after second illegally imported puppy is quarantined
Buying or rehoming a cute puppy may seem a good idea and a welcome addition to a family, but our Trading Standards team is warning residents to be aware of illegal imports.
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Tuesday, 12 January 2021
New political map for Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire is set to have new boundaries for its council wards.
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Tuesday, 12 January 2021
Temporary resting place at RAF Henlow
Due to the worsening situation with Coronavirus we are expecting the number of deaths in Bedfordshire and Luton to increase.