Support with the cost of living
Household budgets are being squeezed more and more as energy, fuel, inflation and food prices continue to rise. It’s important everyone knows how to access the benefits, payments and support options available.
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- Council Tax band changes
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Support with the cost of living
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Featured information
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Annual winter break for garden waste collections
There will be no garden waste collections between Monday 4 December 2023 and Friday 23 February 2024 inclusive.
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Christmas and New Year waste changes
Bin collection days will shift, and recycling centre hours will change. Visit our Christmas page for updated schedules and opening times.
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Have your say on the council’s draft budget
How do you want your Council Tax spent? This is your opportunity to have a real say on the options
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Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs)
We'd like to hear your views on our Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs).
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Access to our recycling centres
From 1 November 2023, visitors to our recycling centres – also known as tidy tips – will be asked to show proof that they live in Central Bedfordshire to gain access to any of the four sites
Latest news
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Winter break for garden waste collections
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Kerbside collections of household garden waste will pause as usual during the winter months across Central Bedfordshire.
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Now is your chance to have a say on how your Council Tax is spent
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
We're under huge financial pressure and are having to make some difficult decisions about increasing Council Tax and changing some services. Your opinion is important.
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Green celebrations as 21 Central Bedfordshire schools receive Eco-Schools Green Flag Award
Monday, 4 December 2023
In a resounding testament to the commitment to environmental sustainability, 21 schools have achieved a prestigious Green Flag Award for their outstanding and innovative sustainable projects.
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Housing Matters – December 2023
Monday, 4 December 2023
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters – December 2023.