News published July 2021
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Friday, 30 July 2021
Don’t lose your voice: check your voter registration details
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date.
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Thursday, 29 July 2021
We've partnered with Street Tag to enhance the wellbeing of local residents
We've launched a new initiative to encourage active lifestyles and help residents discover and explore their local areas, parks and green spaces by walking, running or cycling by using a fun new game.
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Wednesday, 28 July 2021
We'll help disadvantaged families with food costs and free children's activities over the holiday period
We'll support the families of 7,000 children with food costs over the summer holidays, after receiving further funding from the government to help disadvantaged families.
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Tuesday, 27 July 2021
We've been awarded government grant to support education of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children
We've been awarded a government grant of over £200,000 to help support the education of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people.
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Friday, 23 July 2021
Short Breaks funding available to support children with SEND
Our Short Breaks Grant Fund opens today (Friday 23 July), with voluntary organisations invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 each.
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Thursday, 22 July 2021
Local Plan gets the go-ahead
Central Bedfordshire Council have adopted the ‘Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2015-2035’.
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Thursday, 22 July 2021
Central Bedfordshire Libraries invite children to join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
We are calling for children to discover a wild reading adventure at their library, during the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge. This year's theme is Wild World Heroes, with a nature-themed challenge.
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Thursday, 22 July 2021
Garden waste collections now suspended across all of Central Bedfordshire
Due to severe staff shortages, there will be a temporary suspension for all kerbside collections of household garden waste across all of Central Bedfordshire until further notice.
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Thursday, 22 July 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council joins online initiative against domestic abuse and sexual violence
We have added an Online Safe Space to our website to support victims of domestic abuse.
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Wednesday, 21 July 2021
Garden waste collections in South Central Bedfordshire temporarily suspended
Due to severe staff shortages, there will be a temporary suspension for all kerbside collections of household garden waste across the South of Central Bedfordshire.