News published March 2021
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Changes to Additional Restrictions Grant criteria
We've amended the eligibility criteria of our Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG2) to enable more businesses to apply for higher values of grant funding.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Donate digital devices through High Sheriff’s scheme to support Central Bedfordshire pupils
Members of the public are being encouraged to donate their no longer used digital devices to be data erased, refurbished and distributed to pupils across Central Bedfordshire.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Make testing part of your routine
We're urging everyone who is coming into contact with other people to make COVID-19 testing part of their usual routine.
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Tuesday, 9 March 2021
Speed limit reduced on part of A507
We'll be introducing a number of additional safety improvements measures, including a speed limit reduction, on part of the A507.
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Monday, 8 March 2021
Celebrating Central Bedfordshire’s volunteers at virtual event
A virtual awards event which celebrates the achievements of volunteers throughout Central Bedfordshire premiered on Friday, 5 March 2021.
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Monday, 8 March 2021
Rogue gas fitter convicted after trading standards investigation
A rogue gas fitter who falsely claimed to be Gas Safe registered before carrying out unsafe work has received a suspended prison sentence.
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Monday, 8 March 2021
Survey begins on temporary term time only road closures outside central Bedfordshire schools
Parents of children who attend six schools in central Bedfordshire, as well as residents who live nearby, are being asked for their views on temporary, term time only road closures.
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Monday, 8 March 2021
Council to raise awareness of signs of cuckooing with social media campaign
We are is running a social media campaign this week to raise awareness of ‘cuckooing’, so community members can recognise the signs and report any suspicious behaviour.
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Wednesday, 3 March 2021
HM Lord-Lieutenant’s presentation of Certificates of Meritorious Service online
At a special ceremony held online, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, presented five Lord-Lieutenant Certificates for Meritorious Service.
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Wednesday, 3 March 2021
Central Bedfordshire rated as third least polluting region in the East of England
A study measuring how much CO2 is produced by vehicles idling in England has found that Central Bedfordshire is the third least polluting region in the East of England.