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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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Featured information
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Library Service Strategy
Have your say on our Library Service Strategy for 2024 to 2029.
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Arts and Culture Strategy
Have your say on our Arts and Culture Strategy for 2024 to 2029
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Considering fostering?
Come chat with us at your local library and find out more. Find a date and time near you.
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Garden waste subscription service
Sign up today for your garden waste subscription service
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Your chance to shape the future of transport in Central Bedfordshire
Anyone who moves around, or in and out of, Central Bedfordshire is being asked about how they travel, what they think and feel about it, and what they think our priorities should be over the next 10 to 15 years
Latest news
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Bridging the future: bridleway bridge officially opens in Biggleswade
Thursday, 2 May 2024
Biggleswade’s residents and visitors now have a safer way to cross the East Coast Main Line thanks to a new bridleway bridge at Lindsells Level Crossing.
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Results show success for action on potholes in Central Bedfordshire
Monday, 13 May 2024
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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Chair and Vice Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council reappointed for second term
Monday, 13 May 2024
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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Clophill roundabout improvements complete
Thursday, 9 May 2024
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.