News archive

News published January 2025

• Thursday, 30 January 2025

  We're introducing cashless parking

  From the week commencing 24 February 2025, all our car parks will no longer accept cash payments, making them less expensive to run, and keeping payments secure.

• Monday, 27 January 2025

  Archaeological discovery at Sutton school 'adds real depth’ to local history

  A well-preserved 15th-16th century pottery kiln has been unearthed by archaeologists in the grounds of Sutton VA Primary School.

• Wednesday, 22 January 2025

  £100,000 of funding available to support local families through children’s centres

  The Council is making £100,000 of funding available for its Children’s Centre Crisis Fund, an initiative designed to support families facing unexpected financial difficulties.

• Wednesday, 22 January 2025

  Campaign sees nearly 2,000 potentially dangerous batteries and chargers removed from sale

  Residents in the East of England will be safer after more than 1,800 potentially dangerous batteries and chargers were removed from sale

• Friday, 17 January 2025

  Housing Matters – January 2025

  This is the latest edition of Housing Matters.

• Tuesday, 14 January 2025

  Do you have a passion for caring? Join our Shared Lives programme and make a difference!

  We're launching a Shared Lives campaign to recruit compassionate individuals to become Shared Lives carers.

• Friday, 10 January 2025

  Council expresses interest in being part of the government’s devolution plans

  Today (10 January 2025), we submitted a letter expressing our interest in being part of the government’s devolution priority programme.

• Tuesday, 7 January 2025

  Give your feedback on the council’s budget

  Central Bedfordshire Council is under huge financial pressure and is having to make some tough financial decisions in the months to come.

• Tuesday, 7 January 2025

  Young person’s card continues to allow 18s and under to ‘get around for a pound’ in Central Bedfordshire and beyond

  Using buses in Central Bedfordshire remains highly affordable for young people as the £1 maximum single fare for anyone aged 18 and under, introduced in 2024, will continue for the foreseeable future.