News published May 2023
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Wednesday, 31 May 2023
We're taking to the roads to tackle potholes
We're taking decisive action to fix potholes by implementing our new highways contract.
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Friday, 26 May 2023
Return of grant scheme empowering Central Bedfordshire Ward Councillors to support local groups
We're thrilled to announce the return of our Ward Councillor Grant Scheme which aims to improve the lives of local residents by providing funds to support community led projects and initiatives.
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Friday, 26 May 2023
New Chair and Vice Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council announced
On Thursday 25 May, Councillor Gareth Mackey was appointed as Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council. Councillor Sue Bell has been appointed as Vice Chair.
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Friday, 26 May 2023
New political leadership at Central Bedfordshire Council
Councillor Adam Zerny was elected as the new Leader of Central Bedfordshire at the first full Council meeting since the local elections on 4 May.
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Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Community Safety Team assist police with weapons sweep
Our Community Safety Team supported Bedfordshire Police with Operation Sceptre last week (15 to 19 May) – a dedicated week of action to raise awareness of the dangers of knife crime.
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Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Free maths courses this National Numeracy Day
This National Numeracy Day (17 May), the Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) can help people with their everyday maths skills.
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Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Artful memories transform the new Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub
Grove View integrated health and care hub located in Dunstable has been transformed into a colourful and welcoming public building.
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Tuesday, 16 May 2023
We're asking for feedback on plans to change schools in the Cranfield and Marston area
We've launched a consultation on a proposal for lower schools in the Cranfield and Marston area to become primaries from 1 September 2025.
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Tuesday, 9 May 2023
Temporary closure of recycling centres for maintenance work
Starting from the end of May until August 2023, we will be temporarily closing three of our household waste recycling centres – Biggleswade, Ampthill and Leighton Buzzard.
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Friday, 5 May 2023
Central Bedfordshire Council election results announced
Voters across Central Bedfordshire have elected a new Council made up of 27 Independent, 20 Conservative, 10 Liberal Democrat, 5 Labour and one Green Party councillors.