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Friday, 21 January 2022
Residents urged to have their say on detailed plans for a £25 million community and leisure centre in Houghton Regis
The plans for a stunning £25 million community and leisure centre in Houghton Regis, funded with £20 million of government funding plus major investment from us, have been unveiled.
Leisure centres -
Tuesday, 18 January 2022
Have your say on proposed changes to Eggington Parish boundary: stage two
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to Eggington Parish boundary during a second stage consultation until 30 March 2022.
About your council -
Tuesday, 18 January 2022
Local children get involved in community art to commemorate Captain Sir Tom Moore
A new piece of art is set to honour Captain Sir Tom Moore, featuring artwork by local children and cards he received for his 100th birthday.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 18 January 2022
Names revealed for Dunstable’s new flagship integrated health and care hub
We've revealed the new name of the flagship development currently under construction in Dunstable as the Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub and Grove View Apartments.
Housing -
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
Flood resilience spending programme gets the green light
Our Executive has approved approximately £6 million in grant funding to better monitor, respond and adapt to changing flood risks over the next 6 years.
Planning -
Thursday, 6 January 2022
Improving bus services: Have your say on the next steps
You can help shape the future of bus services in Central Bedfordshire.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 6 January 2022
Tell us your experiences of cyber crime
We've launched a new cyber crime survey and want to hear your views.
Community safety -
Saturday, 1 January 2022
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy Press Release: New Year’s Honours List 2022
HM The Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2022 has been announced and includes twelve Bedfordshire recipients. Those who have been successful are as follows.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis -
Thursday, 23 December 2021
Farrans Construction awarded the build contract for a new £50 million development that will see the realisation of an older person’s village in Flitwick
Farrans Construction awarded £50 million contract to build a new older person's village in Flitwick
Housing -
Tuesday, 21 December 2021
Council appoints new provider for advocacy services
Following a procurement process, we have appointed a new provider for Adult Advocacy Support Services.
Health and social care -
Monday, 20 December 2021
Council pilots new digital service to offer online support for unpaid carers
We have teamed up with digital provider Mobilise to pilot a new service to connect unpaid carers.
Health and social care -
Friday, 17 December 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council selects the winner of COP26 Creative Competition
We have crowned Hadrian Academy primary school in Dunstable with the Central Bedfordshire COP26 Creative Award.
Schools and education -
Friday, 17 December 2021
One month left for parents to apply for school places
There is only one month left for parents to apply for school places if their child is due to start school or go to middle school in September 2022.
News -
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Council outlines support for most vulnerable households this winter
We have outlined how we will allocate £1.4m of Government funding to support vulnerable households this winter.
News -
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Council trials innovative technique to repair roads and footpaths
We are trialling an innovative technique to make long-lasting repairs to its roads and footpaths.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Garden makeover for popular church in Dunstable
The Square Methodist Church is receiving a garden makeover as improvements to Dunstable town centre continue.
News -
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
We're seeking parent governor representatives for children’s committee
We're seeking nominees for a replacement volunteer parent governor representatives role on our Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Monday, 13 December 2021
Bin collections over the festive period in Central Bedfordshire
We've announced our Christmas 2021 and New Year bin collection schedule.
Waste and recycling -
Friday, 10 December 2021
Planning application submitted for upgrades to Sandy leisure facilities
A new planning application has been submitted for an extension to the Jenkins Pavilion, following a consultation with residents on proposals to improve the leisure offer in Sandy.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 9 December 2021
Council’s free holiday activities for children returns this winter
During the Christmas holidays, we are once again offering free holiday activities to children entitled to free school meals.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Omicron variant in Central Bedfordshire
Update from Vicky Head, Director of Public Health, Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, and Milton Keynes Council.
Coronavirus -
Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Fairness taskforce given green light at Executive
Preventing people from being left behind or slipping into need in Central Bedfordshire, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19, was top of the agenda at today’s Executive committee (7 December).
Health and social care -
Tuesday, 7 December 2021
New leisure centre planned for Leighton Linslade
Another new leisure centre is planned for Central Bedfordshire after our Executive agreed to progress plans for a £25 million facility in Leighton Linslade.
Leisure and countryside -
Tuesday, 7 December 2021
£25 million new development lined up for Houghton Regis
A stunning new centre, with superb leisure and community facilities, is on the cards for Houghton Regis residents.
Leisure and countryside -
Friday, 3 December 2021
A big green thank you, as we celebrate National Tree Week
We're supporting National Tree Week, the UK’s largest annual tree celebration by thanking schools and community groups who have received tree grants this year.
Leisure and countryside -
Friday, 3 December 2021
Thornhill Primary School new teaching block delayed
The completion of a new teaching block at Thornhill Primary School in Houghton Regis has been delayed until spring 2022.
Schools and education -
Wednesday, 1 December 2021
Powering ahead with innovative geothermal energy trial
As temperatures begin to drop and the winter maintenance season approaches, we're well prepared with a new geothermal energy system helping keep our vehicles on the roads.
Transport, roads and parking -
Monday, 29 November 2021
Central Bedfordshire schools cycle their way to Lapland
Our lower and primary schools are once again taking part in a Christmas challenge.
Schools and education -
Thursday, 25 November 2021
We're seeking views on our strategy that outlines support for unpaid carers
We're keen for feedback from unpaid carers and those who receive care as we launch a consultation on our new Adult Carers Strategy for the next 5 years.
Health and social care