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Thursday, 12 December 2024
Make next Christmas a family Christmas for a child in care
As the festive period gets under way, councils from across the region are asking people to open up their homes and hearts and make next Christmas a family Christmas for a child in care.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 12 December 2024
‘Call for sites’ launched for new Local Plan
We've launched a further ‘Call for Sites’ asking people to suggest land that could be redeveloped to meet future demand for homes, jobs, green spaces, education and local facilities.
Creating great places to live - new Local Plan -
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Second summit on coordinated flood defence for Central Bedfordshire
The Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council will take further steps to push for rural areas to receive government funding for better flood defence, a multi-agency summit heard last week.
Flooding -
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
New SEND provision to open at Biggleswade school in new year
A new Additional Resource Provision (ARP) will open at Stratton School in January to support autistic children and enhance local access to specialist education.
Schools -
Monday, 9 December 2024
Housing Matters - December 2024
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing Matters -
Monday, 9 December 2024
Blue Badge misuse lands driver in court as Council ramps up enforcement efforts
A former Houghton Regis resident was convicted for recent misuse of a Blue Badge.
News -
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Additional projects confirmed for Central Bedfordshire communities
Five more community projects have been given the go ahead, on top of the 11 announced back in October, through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund -
Monday, 2 December 2024
Bin collections during the festive period in Central Bedfordshire
We've released our bin collection schedule for the Christmas and New Year period.
Waste and recycling -
Friday, 29 November 2024
Fake address costs private hire operator over £2,000
A man who gave a false address in Central Bedfordshire to apply for a private hire operator's licence has had to pay costs of over £2,000 after our successful prosecution.
Licensing -
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Dunstable retailer fined for selling illegal vapes and counterfeit cigarettes
Selling illegal vaping devices and counterfeit cigarettes has cost a Dunstable retailer over £4,600.
Trading Standards -
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Mockingbird pilot to strengthen foster care community and support
We're excited to launch Mockingbird, an innovative model aimed at strengthening support for foster carers and creating a secure, nurturing environment for children in care.
Fostering in Bedfordshire -
Friday, 22 November 2024
Council votes to support over 2,000 pensioners
At a Full Council meeting on 21 November, Councillors voted to support some of the lowest income pensioner households in Central Bedfordshire with a £200 award, offsetting their household bills.
News -
Friday, 22 November 2024
Newly-qualified social workers win at national awards
Two of our newly-qualified social workers have won awards at the Social Worker of The Year Awards 2024.
Health and social care -
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Community Safety Team supports knife crime operation
Last week (commencing 11 November), we carried out a range of activity in support of Sceptre, a national initiative designed to highlight the dangers and consequences of carrying knives.
Community safety -
Monday, 18 November 2024
Arts and cultural grants now available to apply for across Central Bedfordshire
Arts and culture in Central Bedfordshire will be getting individual grants of up to £20,000 as new funding is made available for organisations and individuals working in the sector.
Leisure and countryside -
Monday, 18 November 2024
Greenacre Centre to host relocated Stotfold library
Stotfold’s library will be moving to a welcoming new location in the spring 2025 as Stotfold Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council, today announce the move to the Greenacre Centre.
Leisure and countryside -
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Garden waste collections to pause over winter in Central Bedfordshire
We will pause garden waste collections for 12 weeks this winter, from Monday, 2 December 2024, to Friday, 21 February 2025. Collections will start again on Monday, 24 February 2025.
Waste and recycling -
Monday, 11 November 2024
Success for Council at the National Children and Young People Awards
Staff from Central Bedfordshire Council have been recognised at the National Children and Young People’s Awards, which were held in Birmingham at the end of October.
Children and young people -
Friday, 8 November 2024
Have your say on how we manage freight – your voice matters
We're asking for views on our draft Freight Strategy, which sets out our approach to managing freight movement in Central Bedfordshire.
Your Voice Matters -
Friday, 8 November 2024
Christmas road closures 2024
Road closures and closure times for Christmas celebrations 2024.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 7 November 2024
Give us your feedback on proposed Street Trading Policy updates
We're asking for feedback on proposed updates to our Street Trading Policy, which aims to create a more welcoming environment for street trading and strengthen food hygiene and safety standards.
Business -
Monday, 4 November 2024
Brownfield ‘Call for sites’ launched for new Local Plan
Central Bedfordshire Council has launched a ‘Call for Sites’.
Call for Sites -
Monday, 28 October 2024
Remembrance Day Road Closures: Sunday 10 November 2024
Road closures and closure times for Sunday 10 November 2024.
Transport, roads and parking -
Monday, 28 October 2024
Firework season sparks safety checks on retailers
As Bonfire Night approaches, our trading standards officers ramp up safety checks on fireworks retailers. Inspections kick off in late October to prevent unsafe or illegal fireworks from reaching you.
Community safety -
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Childcare survey for families
We're asking local families to take part in a survey to help us understand the demand for childcare in the area, and about their childcare needs.
Childcare -
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Integrated Front Door team finalists at national awards
Our Integrated Front Door (IFD) team has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Partnership Working Award at the National Children and Young People Awards.
Children and young people -
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Help shape future services for people affected by domestic abuse
We're inviting people with personal experience of domestic abuse to join our Authentic Voice Panel (AVP).
Domestic abuse -
Monday, 21 October 2024
Over £290,000 boost for our communities
We're excited to announce that 11 community facilities will benefit from grants worth a total of £298,155.
Business -
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Volunteers thanked for crucial role in flood response
The Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council has thanked local volunteers for their crucial role in helping communities respond to and recover from recent flooding.
Flooding