News published October 2024
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Monday, 28 October 2024
Remembrance Day Road Closures: Sunday 10 November 2024
Road closures and closure times for Sunday 10 November 2024.
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Monday, 28 October 2024
Firework season sparks safety checks on retailers
As Bonfire Night approaches, our trading standards officers ramp up safety checks on fireworks retailers. Inspections kick off in late October to prevent unsafe or illegal fireworks from reaching you.
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Thursday, 24 October 2024
Childcare survey for families
We're asking local families to take part in a survey to help us understand the demand for childcare in the area, and about their childcare needs.
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Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Integrated Front Door team finalists at national awards
Our Integrated Front Door (IFD) team has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Partnership Working Award at the National Children and Young People Awards.
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Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Help shape future services for people affected by domestic abuse
We're inviting people with personal experience of domestic abuse to join our Authentic Voice Panel (AVP).
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Monday, 21 October 2024
Over £290,000 boost for our communities
We're excited to announce that 11 community facilities will benefit from grants worth a total of £298,155.
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Thursday, 17 October 2024
Volunteers thanked for crucial role in flood response
The Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council has thanked local volunteers for their crucial role in helping communities respond to and recover from recent flooding.
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Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Help us shape future Domestic Abuse Strategy
Residents in Central Bedfordshire are being invited to have their say on our Domestic Abuse Strategy.
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Thursday, 10 October 2024
New Sandy Leisure and Sports Centre unveiled after £5 million Jenkins Pavilion transformation
The new Sandy Leisure and Sports Centre has opened its doors to reveal an exciting, modern leisure facility for the local area.
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Thursday, 10 October 2024
Pop star Tom Grennan opens new teaching and SEND blocks at Sandy Secondary School
Tom Grennan surprised pupils at Sandy Secondary School appearing as the special guest to open brand-new learning spaces which he hopes will provide pupils with more “understanding” and “confidence”.