News published February 2023
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Monday, 13 February 2023
Schools in Biggleswade set for two-tier change
We have approved plans for its lower and middle schools in the Biggleswade area to become either primary or secondary.
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Thursday, 9 February 2023
We're fixing potholes across Central Bedfordshire
We're continuing to fix potholes in the roads as the cold, icy weather plays havoc with road surfaces.
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Thursday, 9 February 2023
New leisure operator to support our ongoing investment in leisure facilities
We have appointed Everyone Active as our new leisure management operator responsible for managing our leisure and cultural facilities.
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Thursday, 9 February 2023
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: Helen Nellis CVO CStJ, retired HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, receives honour at Windsor Castle from His Majesty the King
Helen Nellis, retired Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, awarded CVO (Commander of the Royal Victorian Order) for exceptional services to the monarch and to the country.
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Thursday, 9 February 2023
Kingfishers Children’s Home rated ‘good’ after Ofsted inspection
Our children’s home in Houghton Regis has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted, for the fourth time in a row.
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Wednesday, 8 February 2023
Milestone for new bridge over the East Coast Main Line in Biggleswade
A new bridge over the East Coast Main Line, made possible thanks to funding we've secured, has reached an important milestone.
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Monday, 6 February 2023
Supporting National Apprenticeship Week
We are proud to support this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (6 – 12 February) – an annual celebration of the work of apprentices.
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Friday, 3 February 2023
Revised Clophill roundabout improvements to start
Work is to start on a redesigned Clophill roundabout improvement scheme.
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Thursday, 2 February 2023
New grant scheme launched to help voluntary sector
We are launching a new grant scheme to help local charities and voluntary groups supporting people in poverty to continue to deliver their services in the face of rising costs.
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Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Have your say on the a new draft Housing Asset Management Strategy
We are inviting local people to have their say on the new draft Housing Asset Management Strategy (HAMS).