News published October 2024
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Thursday, 10 October 2024
Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament announces its focus for the next two years
Members of the Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament have announced the issues they will be focusing on over the next 2 years.
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Thursday, 10 October 2024
NHS booking opens for life-saving flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
We are encouraging residents and those most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu and COVID-19 to get “winter ready” and get their free Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations.
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Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Executive approves expansion of successful School Streets initiative after positive trial at Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Following a meeting on 1 October 2024, our Executive Committee approved the School Streets scheme at Dunstable Icknield Lower School, pending Traffic Management Meeting approval.
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Wednesday, 9 October 2024
New Sustainability Plan to tackle climate challenges and improve resilience
Central Bedfordshire Council agreed on a new Sustainability Plan last week (Thursday 26 September), responding to changes in national policy, new technology and evolving local needs.
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Monday, 7 October 2024
New ‘Super Shelter’ transforms Central Bedfordshire’s busiest bus stop
We're excited to announce the installation of the first in a series of new state-of-the-art bus shelters at our area’s busiest bus stop.
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Thursday, 3 October 2024
More Central Bedfordshire schools earn prestigious Eco-Schools Awards
We're celebrating a growing commitment to environmental sustainability as 29 schools and preschools across the area have been awarded a Green Flag Award.
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Thursday, 3 October 2024
Central Bedfordshire children’s centres receive My Smile accreditation
This summer, 4 of our children’s centres received the My Smile Children's Centre accreditation for 2024.
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Thursday, 3 October 2024
Three court convictions for Blue Badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire
Three drivers have been convicted for improperly using a disabled person's badge as part of our crackdown on Blue Badge parking fraud.
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Wednesday, 2 October 2024
Free music open days this October with Inspiring Music
Inspiring Music is hosting a series of free open days this October, inviting young people to explore the world of music at its three music hubs in Ampthill, Biggleswade, and Leighton Buzzard.
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Tuesday, 1 October 2024
Council success at Nursery World Awards 2024
An early years trainer from Central Bedfordshire Council has been named ‘Trainer of the Year’ at the Nursery World Awards 2024.