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Tuesday, 28 November 2023
New Arlesey Relief Road opens
The new relief road created between Arlesey High Street and the A507 opened yesterday (27 November).
Transport, roads and parking -
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Parliament heads to the House of Commons
Members of Central Bedfordshire Council’s Youth Parliament headed to the House of Commons last week to take part in a debate about free school meals.
Children and young people -
Monday, 27 November 2023
We want your input on new playground equipment at Houghton Hall Park
We would like your views on which type of play equipment should be installed in Houghton Hall Park.
Consultations -
Monday, 27 November 2023
We're celebrating National Tree Week
How we're supporting National Tree Week by launching a community tree planting scheme and through the Tiny Forest initiative.
Trees -
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Kennel has licence revoked for animal welfare breaches
Woburn Forest Kennels in Bedfordshire lost its licence and incurred a fine after receiving complaints regarding animal welfare.
Licensing -
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Local economy to get £2 million boost from business support
Hundreds of Central Bedfordshire businesses are set to benefit from £2 million worth of free, specialist advice on start-up and growth, innovation, developing trade and export, and decarbonisation.
Business -
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Central Bedfordshire schools cycle their way to Lapland
Our lower and primary schools are once again taking part in a Christmas challenge; counting their walking, scooting and cycling trips to school to see if they can travel virtually to Lapland.
Schools and education -
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Place Academy wins Best Innovation in Smart Working category at LGC Workforce Awards 2023
We're proudly announcing our recent triumph at the LGC Workforce 2023 Awards.
Place Academy -
Friday, 17 November 2023
Sign of things to come for Houghton Regis community and leisure
A ‘steel signing’ ceremony marked a significant milestone for a superb new facility in Houghton Regis providing sports, fitness, and community facilities, as the building’s structure takes shape.
Leisure and countryside -
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Winter is coming – and we’re prepared
It’s not just gritters getting ready for roads this winter season. Work is well underway as we steps up efforts to prevent and repair potholes, and make reporting them easier and more transparent.
Severe weather -
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Christmas 2023 road closures
Various road closures to accommodate Christmas preparations.
Transport, roads and parking -
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Celebration to mark official opening of new school teaching block
Pupil poetry readings and singing were the highlight of a celebration event to mark the official opening of a new teaching block at Swallowfield Primary School.
Schools and education -
Monday, 13 November 2023
Bin collections during the festive period in Central Bedfordshire
We've announced our Christmas and New Year bin collection schedule, 2023 to 2024.
Waste and recycling -
Friday, 10 November 2023
Central Bedfordshire Council encourages residents to get their Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations to ‘Get Winter Strong’
We are encouraging residents most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu and COVID-19 to "Get Winter Strong” and get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 8 November 2023
Autumn Announcement - 8 November 2023: Three-Tier to Two-Tier
Autumn Announcement - 8 November 2023: Three-Tier to Two-Tier.
Schools -
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Statement regarding Captain Tom Foundation Building appeal dismissal
On 7 November 2023, the Planning Inspectorate published its decision in relation to an appeal regarding a planning application for what was referred to as the Captain Tom Foundation Building.
Planning -
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Remembrance Day Road Closures: Sunday 12 November
Road closures and closure times for Sunday 12 November 2023.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 2 November 2023
School library named in honour of former governor
A remodelled library at Derwent Primary has been officially named in honour of the school’s late Chair of Governors, Mrs Caroline Coombs.
Leisure and countryside -
Wednesday, 1 November 2023
Have your say on proposed active travel networks in Central Bedfordshire
As part of our active travel commitments we want to make it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle in our towns.
Leisure and countryside -
Monday, 30 October 2023
Dunstable care home hit with £25,000 fine after food hygiene inspection
A former Dunstable care home has been fined over £25,000 after serious food hygiene issues were discovered during our inspection.
Health and social care -
Monday, 30 October 2023
Have your say on developer contributions for infrastructure
We are inviting residents and other parties to have their say on our Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) across a six-week consultation period from Monday 30 October 2023.
Planning -
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Central Bedfordshire teachers learn new skills to get pupils cycling
Teachers in Central Bedfordshire will soon be teaching their pupils to learn to cycle, after we were chosen to take part in the Bikeability Trust’s pilot project Get Cycling in Schools.
Schools and education -
Monday, 23 October 2023
Central Bedfordshire Council acts against Blue Badge fraud
A recent crackdown on fraudulent use of Blue Badge disabled parking has resulted in two drivers facing potential legal action.
Transport, roads and parking -
Friday, 20 October 2023
Mid Bedfordshire Parliamentary by-election results announced
The votes have been verified and counted and the election result for the Mid Bedfordshire Parliamentary constituency has been announced.
Election results -
Thursday, 19 October 2023
Visit us at our independent living open day on Saturday 28 October 2023.
Over 55 – Looking to make the right move?
Housing -
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Council seeking volunteers for domestic abuse panel
We are seeking volunteers with lived experience of domestic abuse for our Authentic Voice Panel (AVP), run by our Domestic Abuse Team.
Domestic abuse -
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Biggleswade Library re-opens after transformation
Biggleswade Library opens its doors this month after being transformed into a modern facility.
Leisure and countryside -
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Housing Matters – October 2023
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters – October 2023
Housing -
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
National Adoption Week 2023
This National Adoption Week (16 to 22 October 2023), a powerful new campaign is being launched by You Can Adopt to celebrate the evolving face of adoption.
Children and young people