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Wednesday, 4 August 2021
Houghton Regis children’s home rated Good with Outstanding Features by Ofsted
Managers and staff at Kingfishers Children’s Home in Houghton Regis have been praised for their work in the home’s latest Ofsted report.
Schools -
Tuesday, 3 August 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council launches summer recruitment support campaign
Throughout the summer, our National Careers Service Team will be engaging with residents to help support people looking for employment and the skills to help prepare them for new jobs opportunities.
Adult learning and employment support -
Tuesday, 3 August 2021
We're working with businesses to raise awareness of exploitation and domestic abuse
We've spent time visiting local businesses to raise awareness of drug dealing, its associated exploitation and domestic violence.
Community safety -
Friday, 30 July 2021
Don’t lose your voice: check your voter registration details
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date.
Electoral Registration and Elections -
Thursday, 29 July 2021
We've partnered with Street Tag to enhance the wellbeing of local residents
We've launched a new initiative to encourage active lifestyles and help residents discover and explore their local areas, parks and green spaces by walking, running or cycling by using a fun new game.
Active lifestyles -
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
We'll help disadvantaged families with food costs and free children's activities over the holiday period
We'll support the families of 7,000 children with food costs over the summer holidays, after receiving further funding from the government to help disadvantaged families.
Children and young people -
Tuesday, 27 July 2021
We've been awarded government grant to support education of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children
We've been awarded a government grant of over £200,000 to help support the education of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people.
Children and young people -
Friday, 23 July 2021
Short Breaks funding available to support children with SEND
Our Short Breaks Grant Fund opens today (Friday 23 July), with voluntary organisations invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 each.
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Local Offer -
Thursday, 22 July 2021
Local Plan gets the go-ahead
Central Bedfordshire Council have adopted the ‘Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2015-2035’.
Local Plan -
Thursday, 22 July 2021
Central Bedfordshire Libraries invite children to join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
We are calling for children to discover a wild reading adventure at their library, during the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge. This year's theme is Wild World Heroes, with a nature-themed challenge.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 22 July 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council joins online initiative against domestic abuse and sexual violence
We have added an Online Safe Space to our website to support victims of domestic abuse.
Community safety -
Wednesday, 21 July 2021
Garden waste collections in South Central Bedfordshire temporarily suspended
Due to severe staff shortages, there will be a temporary suspension for all kerbside collections of household garden waste across the South of Central Bedfordshire.
Waste and recycling -
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council working with Food Standards Agency to help support businesses to prepare for upcoming allergen labelling changes
On 1 October 2021, the law on allergen labelling for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods will change.
News -
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Helping our homeless in a heatwave
Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated, which means we will have night-time help for rough sleepers available up to and including the night of Wednesday, 21 July 2021.
News -
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
New programme to help local businesses embrace sustainability
We're providing funding to The Green Business Network to help businesses manage overall environmental impact and have a sound knowledge of a range of sustainability-related issues.
Business -
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
HM Lord-Lieutenant’s British Empire Medal Presentation Ceremony held at Luton Hoo Hotel
Special ceremony held on Monday, 19 July at Luton Hoo Hotel.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis -
Friday, 16 July 2021
We held our first Community Action Day in Leighton Buzzard
We held our first Community Action Day in Leighton Buzzard earlier this week.
Community safety -
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Parent governor representatives sought for children’s committee
We're seeking nominees for two replacement volunteer parent governor representatives roles on our Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Monday, 12 July 2021
New permissive bridleway for residents in Ickwell
Ickwell is soon set to benefit from a new permissive bridleway, thanks to The Sutton Family and Shuttleworth Trust, who have allowed their land to be used for the creation of a new bridleway.
Countryside -
Friday, 9 July 2021
Central Bedfordshire’s young carers team up with Bath Philharmonia for concert
Young carers in Central Bedfordshire put on a concert for parents and council representatives after being taught to play instruments by the Bath Philharmonia during half term in June.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 8 July 2021
Lily and Dixie sniff out shops’ illegal tobacco and cigarettes
Sniffer dogs Lily and Dixie have put their noses to good use, helping our Trading Standards Team seize illegal tobacco across several shops in the area.
Trading Standards -
Wednesday, 7 July 2021
Maythorn residential home praised for outstanding features as it receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating with no recommendations
Following a two-day inspection at the end of May 2021, the inspectors recognised the children make excellent progress because of their experiences of living at the home.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 7 July 2021
Our co-produced Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) position statement receives national recognition
Our Pathological Demand Avoidance position statement has been nationally recognised as a shining example of good practice by the PDA society.
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Local Offer -
Monday, 5 July 2021
Biggleswade transport interchange gets the green light
Plans to create a new transport interchange for Biggleswade at the railway station have been approved by our Development Management Committee.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 1 July 2021
Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG) success – we've paid out nearly £8.4 million in top-up payments to local businesses
We've paid close to £8.4 million in Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) payments to local businesses.
Economic response to COVID-19 -
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Investing in your Sandy Leisure Facilities – let us know your thoughts
We'd like to hear the local communities’ views on proposals to improve the leisure offer in Sandy.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Have your say on changes to schools in Biggleswade and the surrounding area
We've launched a public consultation on proposed changes to schools in Biggleswade and the surrounding area, which includes a move from the three-tier model to a primary/secondary model of education.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: Armed Forces Flags Flying at Council Buildings in Bedfordshire
To acknowledge the contribution made by those who serve and have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, special flag raising ceremonies take place around the country each year.
News -
Monday, 14 June 2021
Queen's Birthday Honours List for Bedfordshire
HM The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2021 has been announced and includes seven Bedfordshire recipients.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis