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Thursday, 19 November 2020
Have your say on changes to Sandy Secondary School
A six-week public consultation has been launched with proposals to transform Sandy Secondary School for the autumn term in 2022.
Schools and education -
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
New COVID-19 business support grant open for applications
Applications for the first of two new COVID-19 business support grants are now open.
Business -
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Councils win at National Sustainable Travel Awards
In partnership with Luton Council, Bedford Borough Council and Govia Thameslink Railway, we triumphed at the National Sustainable Travel Awards 2020 last week, winning the Best Partnership Award.
Transport, roads and parking -
Friday, 13 November 2020
Council adopts shared vision for 2050
At its Thursday 12 November 2020 meeting, Full Council voted overwhelmingly to adopt Vision 2050 – setting our sense of our direction and where we want to be in 30 years' time.
Central Bedfordshire 2050 -
Friday, 13 November 2020
Select and collect library services continues during lockdown
We're pleased to confirm that select and collect services will continue at our 12 libraries during the latest government lockdown.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 12 November 2020
We're rolling out food waste recycling in the south of Central Bedfordshire
Starting next week, we'll be rolling out a new weekly kerbside food waste recycling service to houses in the south of Central Bedfordshire.
Waste and recycling -
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Work starts on next phases of Dunstable High Street regeneration
Our contractors have started work on the next phases of the Dunstable High Street regeneration project.
Developments -
Friday, 6 November 2020
Play your part by supporting our local businesses during lockdown
The next four weeks will see many of the local shops and services we love having to stop trading. But not all Central Bedfordshire businesses are shutting down during lockdown.
Coronavirus -
Tuesday, 3 November 2020
Lord-Lieutenant brings the people of Bedfordshire together virtually to remember those who have given their lives through war in service of our country
Each year HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis and her team of deputy lieutenants visit towns and villages in Bedfordshire on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day to pay their respects.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis -
Monday, 2 November 2020
Central Bedfordshire Council joins national fight against “zombie batteries” in bid to tackle waste collection fires
We are urging residents to “join the fight against Zombie batteries” in a bid to tackle the growing number of fires caused by carelessly discarded dead batteries.
Waste and recycling -
Monday, 2 November 2020
Contracts signed for £70 million investment in Biggleswade
Working with partners including Biggleswade Town Council, we've signed contracts for £70 million of central government funding for Biggleswade via Homes England.
Developments -
Friday, 30 October 2020
Have your say on the future of Abbotsbury Older Persons’ Home
A consultation on the future of Abbotsbury Older Persons’ Home has launched, as part of a wider programme to improve the accommodation offer for older people across Central Bedfordshire.
Health and social care -
Friday, 30 October 2020
Council Leader urges all residents to act now in light of further restrictions in Luton
Due to rising cases of COVID-19 across the town, Luton are moving into the government’s high-alert level.
Health and social care -
Thursday, 29 October 2020
Council and Police helping communities to stay Covid safe
We've been working with local businesses to ensure they are aware of the measures they need to take to ensure the safety of their customers.
Community safety -
Sunday, 25 October 2020
Support for Vulnerable Children and Families this Half Term
The Central Bedfordshire Council food voucher scheme will continue to be available to families in need over this half term holiday period.
Schools -
Thursday, 22 October 2020
We've prosecuted shops over drink sales to children
Shop owners were hit by hundreds of pounds in fines and court costs after we sent under-age volunteers to buy alcohol (one as young as 13).
Trading Standards -
Monday, 19 October 2020
A break for all garden waste collections for the winter in Central Bedfordshire
Once again, there'll be a winter break for all kerbside collections of household garden waste across Central Bedfordshire.
Waste and recycling -
Friday, 16 October 2020
Planning consultation begins for new care home in Leighton Buzzard
We've just launched a planning consultation for feedback on a new care home in Leighton Buzzard – the first we'll have built in around 40 years.
Housing -
Friday, 16 October 2020
Lord-Lieutenant visits Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC)
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, was delighted to make a socially distant covid safe visit to BRCC to thank the volunteers and staff for their tremendous efforts during the pandemic.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis -
Friday, 16 October 2020
Have your say on countryside sites across Central Bedfordshire
We're running an online survey about our countryside sites and asking residents and users for their views.
Countryside -
Thursday, 15 October 2020
Health and Care Hub in Dunstable given planning green light
New plans to deliver joined up health and care services in one location in Dunstable were given the green light at our Development Management Committee on 14 October.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 14 October 2020
We're celebrating as we've received six Green Flags to fly across Central Bedfordshire parks
Six of our open spaces have today been recognised as some of the best community-run green spaces in the country in the UK’s National Green Flag Awards 2020.
Leisure and countryside -
Wednesday, 14 October 2020
More than 8,000 cigarettes seized in illegal tobacco operation
A Dunstable shop owner has admitted and been fined for selling illegal tobacco products for the second time.
Trading Standards -
Wednesday, 14 October 2020
We've agreed a plan to build the homes local people need
Our Executive agreed, on Tuesday 13 October 2020, a business plan for a new council-owned and run development company: New Vista Homes.
Planning -
Monday, 12 October 2020
Council seeks views over leisure facilities and being active
We are consulting residents, businesses and organisations over its draft leisure facilities and physical activity strategies.
Leisure and countryside -
Monday, 12 October 2020
Veolia awarded new waste contract
With the current contract for collecting black bins coming to an end, we've awarded the new contract to Veolia.
Waste and recycling -
Monday, 12 October 2020
National Adoption Week aims to raise awareness about who can adopt
Adoption Connects is aiming to challenge myths and misconceptions about the adoption process and increase understanding about who is eligible to adopt.
Children and young people -
Monday, 12 October 2020
Bedfordshire Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020
HM The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2020 has been announced and includes 18 Bedfordshire recipients.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis -
Thursday, 8 October 2020
Calling all payphone users across Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire residents are being urged to give their views on BT's plans to remove 29 public payphones.
Consultations