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Thursday, 6 May 2021
Funding approved for change of age range at three schools in Woburn Sands area
We've approved £9.37 million to fund the expansion and transition of three schools in Woburn Sands and surrounding villages from the three-tier to the primary/secondary model of education.
Schools and education -
Wednesday, 5 May 2021
The go-ahead has been given for much-needed homes for older people in the Flitwick area
The plans for the site on Steppingley Road (the site of the former leisure centre) have been approved at our Development Management Committee today (5 May) and work could start in the autumn.
Housing -
Friday, 30 April 2021
We're helping visitor-based businesses to keep going
We're offering businesses that rely on visitors and tourists the opportunity to promote their business for free via Experience Bedfordshire, on a first come, first served basis.
Economic response to COVID-19 -
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
M1-A6 business case approved
The business case to access funding which will support the construction of the M1-A6 link road has been approved for submission to the Department for Transport by our Executive.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Make sure you're up to date with your vaccinations
It's important that vaccinations for MMR (measles mumps and rubella), pertussis (whooping cough) and shingles are up to date.
Public health -
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Creasey Park’s new artificial turf pitch ready for action
Creasey Park Community Football Centre has opened a new full-size artificial turf pitch (ATP) after investing £1.1 million of funding from the Housing Infrastructure Fund.
Leisure and countryside -
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
Exemplary Central Bedfordshire school will support schools with challenging behaviour, in new government initiative
Oak Bank School, an Outstanding special school in Leighton Buzzard, is one of the first 22 schools nationally to be selected to lead the Department for Education’s new behaviour hubs project.
Schools and education -
Monday, 19 April 2021
Local business rapid testing for Coronavirus is ‘no brainer’ to keep staff safe
Manager of local firm Potton Windows is urging fellow local businesses to take advantage of rapid testing for Covid.
Coronavirus -
Monday, 19 April 2021
Primary offer day: 98% of pupils offered one of their school preferences
On Friday (16 April), pupils starting primary school, or moving up to middle school, in 2021 found out whether they have been allocated one of their preferred schools.
School admissions -
Thursday, 15 April 2021
SEND consultation relaunches
Consultation relaunches on changes to the educational support and provision for children and young people identified with SEND.
Improving SEND Services -
Thursday, 15 April 2021
Free rapid COVID-19 tests now available for everyone over 18 in Central Bedfordshire
If you're over 18 and don’t have symptoms of coronavirus, take advantage of free rapid COVID-19 tests which are now available from community testing sites, local pharmacies or online.
Coronavirus -
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Decision on Abbotsbury older persons’ care home
A plan to close Abbotsbury older persons’ care home in Biggleswade and move residents to alternative, more suitable accommodation was agreed at our Executive meeting on 13 April.
Health and social care -
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Full steam ahead, for construction of Flitwick interchange
The construction of a new transport interchange at Flitwick train station is set to start in August 2021 after being approved by our Executive.
Transport, roads and parking -
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
All go for building our integrated health and care hub and older person’s housing development in Dunstable
Our Executive has today (13 April) agreed to the construction of a community-focused integrated health and care hub, as well as housing for older people situated behind GO Bowling in Dunstable.
Health and social care -
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, we are now in a period of national mourning which will conclude on 17 April inclusive.
News -
Monday, 12 April 2021
Leader urges residents to support local businesses, but safely
As the high streets and towns across our area start to reopen, Councillor Richard Wenham, the Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council, is calling on residents with a message to ‘shop local’.
Business -
Monday, 12 April 2021
Campaign launched to help select potential future on-street electric vehicle charging point locations
Do you think there should be more electric vehicle charging points near you?
Transport, roads and parking -
Friday, 9 April 2021
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 – 2021
It is with huge sorrow that we learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen's beloved husband, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, this morning.
News -
Friday, 9 April 2021
Aspley Guise landowners fined for abusing allotment land
Two owners of land at Gypsy Lane Aspley Guise have been fined more than £1,400.
Environmental issues -
Thursday, 8 April 2021
Two weeks left: have your say on our home to school transport policies
There are two weeks left to give your views on proposed changes to our home to school and college travel assistance policies.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 8 April 2021
UK first for Leighton Buzzard train station following installation of kinetic flooring
A system that uses kinetic energy from commuters’ footsteps to power two phone charging benches and a real-time data screen has been installed at Leighton Buzzard train station.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 8 April 2021
New High Sheriff of Bedfordshire sworn in at virtual ceremony
The new High Sheriff of Bedfordshire for 2021/2022 was installed on Wednesday 7 April 2021.
High Sheriff of Bedfordshire -
Tuesday, 6 April 2021
Plans submitted for rail and bus interchange in Biggleswade
We've submitted a planning application to invest a total of £2.3 million in a new rail and bus interchange next to Biggleswade railway station.
Transport, roads and parking -
Tuesday, 6 April 2021
Businesses urged to apply for Restart Grants in Central Bedfordshire
More businesses will be able to access further grant funding from today, as we've launched our Restart Grant Scheme.
Economic response to COVID-19 -
Friday, 26 March 2021
Lord-Lieutenant brings a virtual message of rebirth and renewal to the people of Bedfordshire
Lord-Lieutenant brings a virtual service to the people of Bedfordshire to reflect on the Easter message of rebirth and renewal as we move forward and strive to shape a better world.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis -
Thursday, 25 March 2021
Innovative new resource for A/AS level music students, developed by Inspiring Music
How do you inspire the next musical minds during a pandemic that has prevented live music? Central Bedfordshire’s Inspiring Music & the Bath Phil have the answer.
Schools Portal -
Thursday, 25 March 2021
Third Additional Restrictions Grant scheme set to launch
More businesses will be able to access further grant funding from today as we're set to launch our latest Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG3) scheme.
Coronavirus -
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Reflecting on a year of pandemic
23 March 2021 is the first anniversary of the first UK lockdown and is being marked as a National Day of Reflection.
Coronavirus -
Friday, 19 March 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council takes over Test and Trace from national NHS team
We have become one of the first local authorities in the country to bring contact tracing in-house in a new pilot scheme for local residents.
Public health