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Thursday, 17 September 2020
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service presented to the volunteers of Keech Hospice Care
On Wednesday 16 September, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Mrs Helen Nellis, made a socially-distant visit to Keech Hospice Care to present the prestigious Queen’s award for volunteers.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis -
Wednesday, 16 September 2020
Get your free garden waste bin
Let us know if you'd like a bin for your garden waste; you can still keep your sacks, too!
Waste and recycling -
Wednesday, 16 September 2020
We'd like your views on our economic strategy
We're developing an economic strategy that recognises the short-term impacts of COVID-19, but focuses on the longer-term direction for our local economy. We need your help!
Business -
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
We've set out our carbon neutral sustainability plan
A major step forward in making us carbon neutral by 2030 was agreed by our Executive Committee (Monday 14 September) when it recommended the next full Council meeting adopt a new sustainability plan.
Business -
Monday, 14 September 2020
Strike for us, as bowler fined for Blue Badge misuse
A Leighton Buzzard motorist used his wife’s Blue Badge, when she was not present, during one of our targeted enforcement days, Luton Magistrates’ Court heard.
Benefits -
Friday, 11 September 2020
Have your say on plans for schools in the Fulbrook pyramid
We have moved to the next stage of the Schools for the Future programme in Woburn Sands and the surrounding villages, known locally as the Fulbrook pyramid.
Schools and education -
Thursday, 10 September 2020
Find out how your skills could transfer to the NHS or social care
Got uncertain employment prospects? Come to our free online seminar to find our how your skills could be valuable working for the NHS, or in social care.
Health and social care -
Tuesday, 8 September 2020
Apply for your child’s school place for September 2021
Applications are now open if your child is due to start school, or transfer to middle, secondary or upper school in September 2021.
School admissions -
Tuesday, 1 September 2020
Building winners
Our Building Control team is celebrating after Bedfordshire took a raft of awards at the Central Region Local Authority Building Control Awards for Building Excellence.
Building control -
Wednesday, 26 August 2020
COVID-19 testing available in Arlesey
Following an increase in coronavirus cases in the Stotfold, Arlesey and Shefford area, a mobile testing unit is available in Arlesey for residents with symptoms.
Public health -
Wednesday, 19 August 2020
COVID-19 outbreak in Stotfold, Arlesey and Shefford area
The Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council, Councillor James Jamieson is urging all residents in Stotfold, Arlesey and Shefford to follow the national coronavirus guidance.
Public health -
Monday, 17 August 2020
Next steps at Leighton Buzzard High Street
Work is to start soon on removing road markings on the pedestrianised Leighton Buzzard High Street, before we introduce additional planters, benches and a parasol to support outdoor dining.
Developments -
Monday, 17 August 2020
Large fine for Dunstable man for misusing wife’s Blue Badge
A Dunstable motorist used his wife’s Blue Badge when she was not present during one of our enforcement days, Luton Magistrates’ Court heard.
Benefits -
Tuesday, 11 August 2020
We've launched a return to school online helpdesk
We've launched a new online helpdesk for parents and carers requiring support or advice relating to the reopening of schools in September.
Schools and education -
Monday, 10 August 2020
New select and collect service for Central Bedfordshire libraries
We will be offering a new select and collect service at their twelve libraries from Tuesday, 11 August.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 6 August 2020
Dog control order agreed
We're keeping the rules for dog control order, for the next three years.
Community safety -
Thursday, 6 August 2020
New order to tackle antisocial drinking across Central Bedfordshire
We've approved the areas covered by our Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) relating to antisocial drinking for the next three years.
Community safety -
Thursday, 6 August 2020
We've approved age range changes for schools in the Shefford and Stotfold area
We've approved a change of age range for our ten maintained schools in Shefford, Stotfold and the surrounding area, enabling them to move to a primary / secondary model.
Schools -
Tuesday, 4 August 2020
We've secured a major funding boost for Flitwick town centre and station facilities
The government has awarded us a grant of £2.219 million for the development of an integrated transport hub at Flitwick Rail Station.
Developments -
Tuesday, 4 August 2020
We've secured government funding for COVID-19 data sharing initiative
We've been awarded £80,000 of government funding to improve data exchange between government, local authorities and third-party organisations.
Public health -
Tuesday, 4 August 2020
Have your say on proposed plans for a new school in Houghton Regis
We're seeking your views on the initial designs for a new 1,120-place secondary school, to be built on the Kingsland Campus in Houghton Regis by September 2022.
Schools -
Monday, 3 August 2020
We'll be rolling out garden waste recycling bins from mid-August
This initiative follows our 2018 waste consultation, which revealed that residents were overwhelmingly supportive of recycling and wanted the option to recycle more of their garden waste.
Waste and recycling -
Friday, 31 July 2020
Bin lorry fan, 8, has truck named after him
Leighton Buzzard youngster Frank Foster, 8, got the surprise of his young life at 8.45am on Thursday morning as his personal recycling lorry arrived to collect his recycling.
Transport, roads and parking -
Monday, 27 July 2020
Your views sought over industrial estate
We are is consulting residents and businesses over plans to revise and re-adopt a local development order (LDO).
Developments -
Monday, 27 July 2020
Leighton Buzzard multi-storey car park re-opens
With work to make it COVID-secure complete, Central Bedfordshire Council is to re-open the multi-storey car park in the newly pedestrianised Leighton Buzzard High Street from 7am on Tuesday, 28 July
Transport, roads and parking -
Friday, 24 July 2020
Holiday Picnic initiative aims to keep kids healthy and active this summer
A pilot project to improve the health and wellbeing of children (4-12) and families in Central Bedfordshire is expecting to distribute at least 1,250 meals a week over the school summer holidays.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 23 July 2020
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre re-opens gym and studio
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre will re-open to the public for gym and studio customers on Saturday 25 July.
Leisure centres -
Monday, 20 July 2020
Biggleswade skatepark rolls into action
The new skatepark at Chambers Way play area in Biggleswade is now open for use.
Leisure and countryside -
Friday, 17 July 2020
Next step approved for changes to schools in the Woburn Sands area
The next stage of a plan to change schools in Woburn Sands and the surrounding villages has today (Friday 17 July) been approved as part of the Schools for the Future programme.
Schools and education