News published November 2022
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Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Encouraging healthy workplaces in Central Bedfordshire
We, in partnership with Bedford Borough Council and Milton Keynes City Council, have launched a new set of health and wellbeing standards for local workplaces.
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Tuesday, 29 November 2022
More woodland sites in the pipeline for Central Bedfordshire
We've been awarded £140,000 of Woodland Creation Accelerator Funding to create and expand woodland sites in the area.
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Monday, 28 November 2022
We've partnered with Community Energy South to help support Central Bedfordshire community energy projects – express your interest
We've partnered with Community Energy South (CES) on a groundbreaking pathways programme.
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Monday, 28 November 2022
Mrs Lollipop hangs up her stick after 53 years of service
A much-loved lollipop lady from Ampthill – who has clocked up an incredible 53 years in her role – has decided to retire.
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Monday, 28 November 2022
Central Bedfordshire schools cycle their way to Lapland
Lower and primary schools are once again taking part in a Christmas challenge; counting walking, scooting and cycling trips to school to see if they can travel virtually to visit Santa in Lapland.
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Monday, 28 November 2022
New bike repair stations open for use
We've installed a series of new bike repair stations for residents to use in different locations across Central Bedfordshire, as part of a suite of wider improvements to cycling infrastructure.
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Thursday, 24 November 2022
New fund to support families with household bills and emergency costs
This winter, we are launching a new Crisis Fund to support families with household bills and payments, and other items.
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Thursday, 24 November 2022
Work starts at site of new supported living development in Dunstable
Work has officially started in Dunstable to deliver a new specialist development for local adults with disabilities.
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Thursday, 24 November 2022
Partners win award for ensuring safe, sustainable journeys to school
Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedford Borough Council, Luton Council and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) were delighted to win the ‘Partnership of the year’ award.
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Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Forestry Commission Treescapes Fund: round two
We're planting 750 trees across towns in Central Bedfordshire as part of the second phase of the Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF).