News published August 2023
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Thursday, 17 August 2023
New artificial football pitch for the Flitwick and Ampthill area – complete!
We have successfully secured £884K of funding to deliver a new state-of-the-art synthetic 3G pitch to serve Flitwick, Ampthill and the wider area.
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Thursday, 17 August 2023
New Community Energy Groups emerge, pioneering sustainable energy initiatives in Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire takes a giant leap towards a sustainable future with the formation of two ground-breaking community energy groups that are set to revolutionise the local energy landscape.
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Wednesday, 16 August 2023
Community Safety survey launched for young people
We're asking individuals between 11 and 18 years old to take part in our youth survey.
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Community Action Day in Toddington makes a difference in the community
Weapon sweeps, speed checks, parking enforcement and property protection advice were just some of the activities at the latest Community Action Day in Toddington.
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Early years settings in Ampthill and Totternhoe are first to achieve new wellbeing accreditation
We have developed a new  accreditation for early years settings which focusses on mental health and wellbeing.
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Tuesday, 8 August 2023
Council launches innovative surface dressing programme
Drivers in Central Bedfordshire can look forward to smoother journeys thanks to resurfacing works taking place this summer.
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Tuesday, 8 August 2023
Children and families get cinema treat as part of our HAF programme
We organised a free cinema day at the Grove Theatre in Dunstable on Friday (4 August) as part of our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
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Monday, 7 August 2023
Ground-breaking ceremony as construction starts on school’s new teaching block
Work has begun on a new teaching block at Fulbrook School to expand its facilities after the transition from a middle school to an extended secondary, as part of our Schools for the Future programme.
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Wednesday, 2 August 2023
“Time Gentlemen Please” – New campaign launched to help men develop a healthier approach to alcohol
New website ‘Time Gentleman Please’ is now live. Empowering people to develop a healthier approach to alcohol. Local and national advice and support available.
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Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Up on the roof: topping-out moment for healthy living at our new senior living village
A memorable topping-out ceremony was held yesterday, Tuesday 1 August, to celebrate the £55 million senior living village in Flitwick.