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Friday, 26 February 2021
Council agrees budget for 2021/22
Central Bedfordshire’s Council has agreed its annual budget, which confirms a range of service investments, infrastructure projects and efficiency measures for the financial year ahead.
Council Tax -
Thursday, 25 February 2021
Park home cladding and insulation grant boosted by £4 million
We've extended our programme to enable the installation of cladding and insulation for park homes at an additional 12 sites across Central Bedfordshire.
Housing -
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
New business grant scheme approved by Central Bedfordshire Council
Struggling businesses will be able to access further grants following approval of the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG2) and the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open).
Business -
Thursday, 18 February 2021
Tree-mendous news: Garden waste collections to resume in Central Bedfordshire
We will be recommencing garden waste collections from Monday, 1 March 2021.
Waste and recycling -
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Council supports families of more than 5,000 children with food and fuel bills this half term
We have distributed food vouchers to the families of 5,560 children this half term, along with additional support to help them with their winter fuel bills.
Children and young people -
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
Help Vera celebrate turning 100!
A care home in Biggleswade is asking people to help celebrate a resident’s 100th birthday, by sending in birthday cards.
News -
Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Huge donation helped us buy bikes for over 70 looked after children
Thanks to an anonymous donation, specifically for looked after children, we've been able to gift bicycles and non-motorised scooters to over 70 children and young people.
Children and young people -
Monday, 8 February 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council supports National Apprenticeship Week
Today (Monday, 8 February) marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week, and Central Bedfordshire Council is using the opportunity to celebrate the work of apprentices.
News -
Friday, 5 February 2021
First trees planted as part of Grant scheme
Volunteers from two conservation groups have become the first to take advantage of our new Tree Planting Grant scheme by planting seven fruit trees in a local orchard.
News -
Friday, 5 February 2021
Community Safety Partnership announces priorities for the next three years: tackling drug dealing, domestic abuse and cyber crime
The Community Safety Partnership (CSP), a partnership of agencies working across Central Bedfordshire, will prioritise tackling drug dealing, domestic abuse and cybercrime over the next three years.
Community safety -
Wednesday, 3 February 2021
Have your say on a planning application for homes for older people in Flitwick
New plans have been submitted for much-needed homes for older people in Flitwick.
Independent living -
Tuesday, 2 February 2021
Council recommends budget
Our Executive is recommending a budget for 2021/22 which will meet the growing demand for services to protect the most vulnerable.
About your council -
Friday, 29 January 2021
Planning permission granted for our first care home in more than 40 years
We've just been granted planning permission for a residential care home in Leighton Buzzard; the first we've built in more than 40 years.
Independent living -
Friday, 29 January 2021
Have your say on proposed changes to school and college transport support
We're asking parents and carers for their views on proposed changes to our home to school or college travel assistance policies.
Schools and education -
Friday, 29 January 2021
We're cracking down on crime and anti-social behaviour with 23 new community safety roles
We've introduced 23 new roles within our community safety team to assist in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour across the area.
Community safety -
Thursday, 28 January 2021
Dunstable woman found guilty of fraud for making false council tax benefit claim
Susan Cashman was sentenced to a fine of £568, ordered to pay a contribution towards costs of £1,146.87 and a victim surcharge of £57, at a total cost to her of £1,771.87.
Council Tax -
Monday, 25 January 2021
We've launched a new, quick and easy, highways reporting system
You can now report highways issues quickly and easily, and track their progress, through a new online system launched this week.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 21 January 2021
We're flushed with success after rogue plumber ordered to repay proceeds of crime
Our financial investigation team has successfully obtained a confiscation order of over £1.4 million, including assets of £88,000 and £42,000 victim compensation, after a rogue plumber was convicted.
Trading Standards -
Friday, 15 January 2021
New political leadership for Central Bedfordshire Council
Councillor Richard Wenham was elected as the new Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council at the first Full Council meeting of 2021, last night (14 January 2021).
Councillors, Executive, Political control, Constitution and Webcasting -
Thursday, 14 January 2021
Trading Standards warning after second illegally imported puppy is quarantined
Buying or rehoming a cute puppy may seem a good idea and a welcome addition to a family, but our Trading Standards team is warning residents to be aware of illegal imports.
Trading Standards -
Tuesday, 12 January 2021
New political map for Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire is set to have new boundaries for its council wards.
Councillors, Executive, Political control, Constitution and Webcasting -
Tuesday, 12 January 2021
Temporary resting place at RAF Henlow
Due to the worsening situation with Coronavirus we are expecting the number of deaths in Bedfordshire and Luton to increase.
News -
Monday, 11 January 2021
We're deploying new COVID-19 stewards
We've employed 16 new COVID-19 stewards to support businesses and the public.
Coronavirus -
Friday, 8 January 2021
Consultation to launch on changes to special schools and SEND provision in Central Bedfordshire
A consultation is set to launch about changes to Central Bedfordshire’s four special schools and additional places for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within mainstream schools.
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Local Offer -
Tuesday, 5 January 2021
Our budget proposals agreed for consultation
Our Executive today (5 January 2021) considered its draft Medium-Term Financial Plan, which includes proposals for Council Tax in 2021 and 2022.
About your council -
Thursday, 31 December 2020
Lord-Lieutenant recognises achievements of New Year’s Honours List
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis has officially recognised the achievements of eight Bedfordshire recipients in HM The Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2021.
News -
Wednesday, 30 December 2020
New school term dates for January 2021
The government announced, today (30 December 2020), revised start dates for the January 2021 term for some schools.
Schools and education -
Monday, 21 December 2020
Inspiring Music and Ampthill Town Band spread festive cheer with virtual Christmas carols
Inspiring Music and Ampthill Town Band have teamed up to bring some festive cheer to Bedfordshire, by recording a virtual Christmas carol video.
Schools and education -
Thursday, 17 December 2020
Bedfordshire to move to tier 3 (very high level restrictions) due to increasing COVID-19 cases
Central Bedfordshire is being placed into the tier 3 very high alert level, along with Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes.
Coronavirus