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Wednesday, 15 July 2020
Don’t lose your voice: look out for your voter registration details from us
Don't lose your voice on decisions that affect you; make sure your electoral registration details are up to date.
Electoral Registration and Elections -
Monday, 13 July 2020
Local landlords – get expert advice in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic
As a landlord, you're invited to a Central Bedfordshire-wide virtual forum, to hear about new legislation and find out how we can support them.
Housing -
Wednesday, 8 July 2020
Abandoned bikes restored for NHS key workers
Three bikes abandoned at railway stations in Bedfordshire have been renovated for NHS key workers at Biggleswade Hospital.
Transport, roads and parking -
Monday, 6 July 2020
Leighton Town Football Club receives £54K funding for refurbishment
Leighton Town Football Club has been awarded £54k in funding to carry out major refurbishment to the club’s facilities.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 2 July 2020
Parent governor representatives sought for children’s committee
We're seeking nominees for one replacement volunteer parent governor representative role, on our Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Monday, 22 June 2020
Flitwick Lower School age range change approved
Flitwick Lower School will change its age range and merge with Busy Bees pre-school after proposals we set out were approved.
Schools and education -
Thursday, 18 June 2020
Additional evidence for Central Bedfordshire Local Plan published for feedback
Following the public Examination of Central Bedfordshire’s Local Plan last summer, the Planning Inspector asked the Council a number of questions.
Local Plan -
Thursday, 18 June 2020
Help keep our pathways clear across Central Bedfordshire
We must all continue to control the spread of coronavirus by washing our hands, wearing masks on public transport, and of course, observing social distancing.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Councillors now have extra cash to help their communities
Councillors are to be given extra funding so that they help local groups in their area affected by the impact of COVID-19.
Councillors, Executive, Political control, Constitution and Webcasting -
Monday, 15 June 2020
Leighton Buzzard High Street to be pedestrianised to help with social distancing
We're temporarily changing road access in Leighton Buzzard to make life easier for shoppers.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
Celebrating Bedfordshire carers
We're recognising the work of carers and the significant impact they make to the lives of those they look after as part of Carers Week (8 to 14 June).
Health and social care -
Friday, 5 June 2020
We're launching a Discretionary Grant Fund for small businesses
After a special meeting of our Executive, we're announcing that we'll be launching a Discretionary Grant Scheme on Monday June 8.
Business -
Friday, 5 June 2020
Residents encouraged to get cycling and win £500 towards a new bike
It’s great to see more people having a renewed interested in getting out on their bike during the lockdown.
Leisure and countryside -
Wednesday, 3 June 2020
Have your say on plans for Shefford and Stotfold Schools
We've moved to the next stage of a plan to meet the demand for new school places in the Shefford and Stotfold area, as part of our Schools for the Future programme.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 2 June 2020
Central Bedfordshire Council joins in national week of appreciation for volunteers
Central Bedfordshire Council is joining in with National Volunteers’ Week 2020 by saying ‘thank you’ to volunteers throughout Central Bedfordshire who have stepped up to make a difference to others.
Stronger Communities -
Tuesday, 2 June 2020
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Bedfordshire Winners 2020
Buckingham Palace has today announced The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service winners for 2020 and HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire.
Stronger Communities -
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
We've launched a SEND news email alert service
We've launched a new email service for news and information about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Local Offer -
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
New campaign launched to help spot the signs of cuckooing
Raising awareness of drugs gangs taking over the home of a vulnerable person in order to use it as a base for their criminal network.
Community safety -
Monday, 18 May 2020
Essential road repairs completed during lockdown traffic lull
We've been revamping roads across Central Bedfordshire while traffic levels are low during the coronavirus lockdown.
Transport, roads and parking -
Monday, 11 May 2020
Help transform lives: Consider fostering and join a virtual information session
This Foster Care Fortnight is underway with an appeal for people in Central Bedfordshire to use their time during lockdown to research and consider fostering.
Fostering in Bedfordshire -
Friday, 8 May 2020
Lord-Lieutenant’s Service of Thanksgiving for 75th Anniversary of VE Day and for Voluntary Organisations goes online today
Each year HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis holds a service of thanksgiving to celebrate the work of the voluntary organisations.
News -
Thursday, 7 May 2020
Tidy tips set to reopen for essential visits by appointment only
All 4 sites to re-open on Monday, 11 May.
Waste and recycling -
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
Lord-Lieutenant’s Service of Thanksgiving for 75th Anniversary of VE Day and for Voluntary Organisations
The Lord-Lieutenant will be broadcasting an online service which will be available from 9am on Friday 8 May, the anniversary of VE Day.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis -
Thursday, 30 April 2020
100th birthday of Captain Tom Moore
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, was delighted to present Captain Tom Moore with a 100th birthday card from Her Majesty The Queen on 30 April 2020.
News -
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
Saluting Captain Tom
John Bunyan has long been regarded to be Bedfordshire’s most famous figure, until that is, Captain Tom Moore took centre stage!
News -
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
Drawings, gifts and praise lift spirits among bin crews
Residents have been doing their bit to lift the spirits of our hard-working bin crews with colourful children’s drawings and gifts of sweets and biscuits.
Waste and recycling -
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
We're getting greener with electric vehicles
We're going greener and will be using seven new electric vehicles as part of our commitment to reduce vehicle emissions.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
Garden waste collections to resume
We’re planning to restart collections of garden waste from next Monday, April 27 operating a normal service.
Waste and recycling -
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
Bedfordshire business that ‘makes maths fun’ becomes Winner of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, has praised Maths Circle Ltd for being awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis