News published May 2024
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Monday, 20 May 2024
Celebrating World Bee Day with new bug hotels
To mark World Bee Day 2024 (Monday 20 May), we have installed a number of bug hotels across our estates to support local wildlife and increase biodiversity.
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Thursday, 16 May 2024
Round two of UKSPF/REPF community grants to launch next month
From Monday, 10 June 2024, voluntary, community and social enterprise groups, as well as town and parish councils, will be able to apply for a share of £298,000 to fund local capital projects.
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Thursday, 16 May 2024
Retrofit construction courses help build a more sustainable future
A new training programme has been launched in construction skills that help create a sustainable future by making older homes more energy-efficient in a process called retrofitting.
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Thursday, 16 May 2024
Videos to mark Foster Care Fortnight
We have launched a series of videos featuring a local couple who are foster carers, and are hosting 2 events so anyone interested in fostering can find out more.
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Monday, 13 May 2024
Results show success for action on potholes in Central Bedfordshire
Fewer reports of potholes – and more of them repaired faster – is the good news after we made it a priority to address residents’ pothole concerns.
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Monday, 13 May 2024
Chair and Vice Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council reappointed for second term
On Thursday 9 May, Councillor Gareth Mackey was reappointed as Chair of the Council. Councillor Sue Bell was also reappointed as Vice Chair to serve for the upcoming term spanning 2024/25
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Thursday, 9 May 2024
Clophill roundabout improvements complete
Improvement works at Clophill Roundabout are complete – and it’s good news whether you use it as a driver, or live locally and get around on foot, or by bike, scooter or wheelchair.
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Wednesday, 8 May 2024
We're enhancing our bereavement services as we unveil our first crematorium
The opening of the first-ever crematorium in Central Bedfordshire, Oakfield Gardens in Steppingley, marks a significant milestone for bereavement services in the area.
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Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Introducing mojo: your ticket to seamless bus travel
The new single ticket could make it easier and cheaper to use buses in Central Bedfordshire and beyond by eliminating the need to buy multiple tickets when travelling with different bus companies.
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Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Local authorities team up to launch Music Hub
Music services from Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have teamed up to launch the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Music Hub from September 2024.