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Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Latest figures show children in the East of England awaiting adoption outnumber adopters by 2 to 1
The latest analysis published by the government shows that the East of England has nearly twice as many children awaiting adoptive families as there are adopters.
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Monday, 14 October 2019
Cranfield set for UK’s fastest broadband
Broadband infrastructure supplier Openreach is to use Cranfield as a test-bed for the UK’s fastest internet access.
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Monday, 14 October 2019
Award winning Central Bedfordshire foster carers celebrated at BBC Three Counties People Awards
Two local fostering couples have scooped the Gold and Bronze Awards at the BBC Three Counties People Awards - being recognised for the incredible difference they have made
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Monday, 14 October 2019
We've received Planning Inspector feedback on draft Local Plan
Following a public examination of Central Bedfordshire’s draft Local Plan this summer, The Planning Inspectorate has now provided us with formal feedback.
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Friday, 11 October 2019
Help us create the right future for Central Bedfordshire
Residents are being urged to imagine what Central Bedfordshire will be like in 30-years’ time as the council launches a major consultation with residents.
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Friday, 11 October 2019
Fifty not out for town’s ‘Mrs Lollipop’
Ampthill school crossing patrol officer Joyce Shaughnessy has clocked up an incredible fifty years in her role but has no plans to quit.
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Thursday, 10 October 2019
More than 8,000 cigarettes seized in illegal tobacco operation
A Dunstable shop owner has been convicted and fined for selling illegal tobacco products.
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Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Biggleswade pool open, after £1 million facelift
We've given the Saxon Leisure Centre in Biggleswade a facelift with new, modern, swimming pool changing facilities to make them more family-friendly and give customers more privacy.
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Tuesday, 8 October 2019
HM Lord-Lieutenant’s cadets ready for service
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, recently appointed her cadets for 2019/2020 at a ceremony held at Flitwick and Ampthill Sea Cadet Unit by kind permission of Chairman Nigel Cross.
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Tuesday, 8 October 2019
We're going to consult on changes to schools in Shefford, Stotfold and surrounding area
Along with head teachers and governing bodies across Shefford, Stotfold and surrounding areas, we've developed a joint plan for schools for the future.
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Monday, 7 October 2019
Trading standards warning over smuggled pup
Our trading standards team is warning well-meaning residents to be aware of the requirements for bringing a pet into the UK.
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Thursday, 3 October 2019
We've clarified consultation questionnaire
We've amended our public consultation over dog control and public drinking orders in response to feedback from residents about the clarity of one of our survey questions.
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Wednesday, 2 October 2019
Your library - a gateway to the digital world
Want to produce your own version of Who Do You Think You Are? Or indulge in your secret love for K-pop or old skool jungle? Or binge read a year’s worth of Hello! magazine?
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
Leighton Buzzard Library and Theatre goes back to the '70s with ruby anniversary celebrations
Leighton Buzzard Library and Theatre is celebrating its ruby anniversary next week – 40 years after it first opened its doors to the public.
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
Celebrating young people and youth workers in Central Bedfordshire
As part of this year’s National Youth Work Week we are involved in organising an event to celebrate the great work carried out by young people and youth workers across Central Bedfordshire
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
Celebrating young people and youth workers in Central Bedfordshire
As part of this year’s National Youth Work Week we are involved in organising an event to celebrate the great work carried out by young people and youth workers across Central Bedfordshire
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
Children in care get movie star treatment at Council awards bash
An aspiring social worker that fled his war-torn homeland and a woman described as a ‘role model’ were both named Young Person of the Year at a movie-themed Children in Care Awards.
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
We're urging residents to take up the fight against scams
We are backing a grassroots scheme for a community-based effort against the spiralling number of scams and cons circulating throughout the area.
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Monday, 23 September 2019
Recycle Week: This is the year the people of Central Bedfordshire are ‘taking recycling into their own hands’!
In the biggest and best Recycle Week ever, running from 24-30 September, we're asking you to take recycling into your own hands and take action to protect our environment.
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Monday, 23 September 2019
Foster carers celebrated for their dedication to helping children
Our Celebration of Fostering event saw carers and their families praised for their dedication to helping give a stable and loving home to children in Bedfordshire.
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Friday, 20 September 2019
Libraries highlight censorship with Banned Books Week
What do Alice in Wonderland, blockbuster The Da Vinci Code and Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice have in common? They’ve all fallen foul of censorship.
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Friday, 20 September 2019
Get your idea off the ground with our help
With our partners, Community Catalysts, we're looking to help local people to start up small businesses or community ventures designed to care for and support other people in their local area.
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Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Football club scores a win in battle of the bars
More than 2000 took part in a public vote for their favourite licensed venues of 2019 across Dunstable and Houghton Regis to discover who had been crowned ‘Best Bar None’.
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Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Honours even in battle of the bars
More than 2000 took part in a public vote for their favourite licensed venues of 2019 across Leighton-Linslade to discover who had been crowned ‘Best Bar None’.
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Thursday, 12 September 2019
Central Bedfordshire Council signs up for £6.2 million Dunstable regeneration
Today (Thursday September 12), we signed up for £6.2 million of government funding from the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF), to help the regeneration and re-vitalisation of Dunstable town centre.
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Wednesday, 11 September 2019
HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Honours Ceremony held at The Woburn Hotel
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis honours Bedfordshire recipients of Queen's Birthday Honours, 2019.
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Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Pix Brook Academy opens
A new school, Pix Brook Academy, opened its doors and welcomed new pupils for the first time on Wednesday September 4.
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Monday, 9 September 2019
Have your say on changes to dog control orders and antisocial drinking orders
A blanket rule requiring dogs to be on leads in any open space with a marked sports pitch could be relaxed, but residents will be consulted before any action is taken.
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Monday, 9 September 2019
Boys to be offered HPV vaccine for the first time
A free Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine will be offered to boys for the first time to help prevent the spread of HPV and stop certain types of cancers forming.
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