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Friday, 3 April 2020
Council switches gears to combat COVID-19
We're re-focussing our resources and staff to help respond to the extraordinary demands created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and social care -
Thursday, 2 April 2020
Thanking our #EveryDayHeroes
On 2 April, local councils in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes and the NHS joined together to thank our #EveryDayHeroes who are supporting communities during this national crisis.
Health and social care -
Thursday, 19 March 2020
Dan, Dan the library man’s happy returns
When Dan Osborne was wheeled as a baby into Shefford Library or met Postman Pat there, aged just three, he had no idea that he’d be helping celebrate its 30th birthday as a much-valued member of staff
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 19 March 2020
Clamp down on unlicensed mobile home parks
We've successfully prosecuted another mobile home park owner for illegally operating two mobile home sites on Watling Street, Caddington without a licence.
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Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Hedge destruction leads to further fines for mobile home site owner
We've again taken to court the owners of an illegal mobile home site in Caddington, for destroying green belt hedgerow.
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Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Parents invited to ‘the start of a big conversation’ about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services
Does your child have SEND? Come and talk to us about how we can improve services.
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Tuesday, 10 March 2020
You helped us name our gritters….now it’s the turn of our new recycling trucks!
We’ve 34 new waste and recycling trucks for Central Bedfordshire…can you help us name them all?
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Wednesday, 4 March 2020
Have your say on new approach to non-residential SEND short break activities for children and young people
We've launched a consultation aimed at increasing the choice of options for children and young people with SEND to access social, leisure and play non-residential short break activities.
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Wednesday, 4 March 2020
Children encouraged to saddle-up for Big Pedal schools’ challenge
With the support of sustainable transport charity Sustrans, we're encouraging children, teachers and parents to jump on their bikes and scooters to take part in The Big Pedal 2020.
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Tuesday, 3 March 2020
Film scores feature in fun for all the family classical concerts
Our Inspiring Music service is joining forces with Ampthill Orchestra to showcase a children’s concert that’s fun for all the family at Dunstable's The Grove Theatre on Sunday March 8.
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Monday, 2 March 2020
Helping our homeless in cold weather
Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated, which means we will have night-time help for rough sleepers available up to and including the night of Friday, 6 March.
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Thursday, 27 February 2020
Huge fine for owners of unlicensed mobile park home
We've successfully prosecuted the owners of a residential mobile home park for illegally operating without a licence.
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Wednesday, 26 February 2020
There’s still time to nominate and celebrate our volunteers!
If you’ve yet to get your nominations in for this year’s Cheering Volunteering awards then don’t worry, you still have time.
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Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Heavy fine for mis-using mum’s Blue Badge
A Leighton Buzzard motorist used her mother’s Blue Badge when she was not present during one of our enforcement days, Luton Magistrates’ Court heard.
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Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Two fined over Council Tax benefit fraud
Two people received fines and costs and have to pay back thousands of pounds after admitting fraudulently claiming Council Tax Support for years while they were actually working.
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Friday, 21 February 2020
Greening Central Bedfordshire
We committed to invest more than £1.6 million for the planting of trees and hedgerows, at our budget meeting last night (Thursday 20 February 2020).
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Friday, 21 February 2020
Council budget agreed
Central Bedfordshire Council has agreed its annual budget, which confirms a range of service investments, infrastructure projects and efficiency measures for the financial year ahead.
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Thursday, 20 February 2020
Launch of the new Silsoe Day Centre
On 19 February 2020, older people and adults with learning disabilities celebrated the opening of the new and improved facilities at Silsoe Day Centre.
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Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Find out more for plans for site behind GO Bowling in Dunstable
We'll shortly submit a planning application for the site behind GO Bowling, off Court Drive in Dunstable, and will share our plans at a drop-in information event on Friday, 28 February.
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Monday, 10 February 2020
Bike recycling event
Our Travel Choices team will be holding a bike donation event on Wednesday 19 February from 8am to 1pm at Biggleswade’s Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre car park.
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Monday, 10 February 2020
Green light for skatepark
A detailed design for the new Chambers Way skatepark in Biggleswade has been signed off by Central Bedfordshire Council with construction work set to start in April.
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Tuesday, 4 February 2020
Council recommends new budget
Our Executive is recommending a budget which will see increased investment in services and important infrastructure projects.
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Thursday, 30 January 2020
Have your say on council plans for adult social care charges
We're urging residents to have their say on changes to how we charge for adult social care.
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Wednesday, 29 January 2020
Shefford set for UK’s fastest broadband
We've welcomed plans to extend the fastest-possible internet access to Shefford, Clifford and Henlow by Openreach.
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Wednesday, 29 January 2020
Hip hip hooray – Cheering Volunteering is back!
Following the success of previous events, Cheering Volunteering returns for its sixth year.
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Monday, 27 January 2020
Fostering barriers debunked as we urge people to come forward
Recent statistics from the Department of Education show that the number of children being taking into care nationally has risen by 4%, so we're urging people to consider becoming foster carers.
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Thursday, 23 January 2020
Have your say on changes to schools in the Woburn Sands area
We've launched a public consultation on proposals to change schools in the Woburn Sands area.
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Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Cervical Cancer Week highlights importance of getting a smear test
This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (20 to 26 January 2020) and as part of the week, we're encouraging all eligible people to have a cervical screening (smear test).
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Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Music manager hits the right notes with Royal Academy recognition
An educator from our Inspiring Music service has joined the likes of Sir Elton John in being elected as a Member of the Royal Academy of Music.
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