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Thursday, 10 April 2025
Success at national sustainable travel awards
We've been recognised for our outstanding commitment to sustainable travel, winning top honours at the Modeshift STARS National Travel Awards and the TravelWise Week Awards 2024/25.
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Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Plans to store power from renewable energy a step closer
We've submitted a planning application for critical infrastructure that will unlock the potential for greener energy.
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Wednesday, 9 October 2024
New Sustainability Plan to tackle climate challenges and improve resilience
Central Bedfordshire Council agreed on a new Sustainability Plan last week (Thursday 26 September), responding to changes in national policy, new technology and evolving local needs.
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Monday, 20 May 2024
Celebrating World Bee Day with new bug hotels
To mark World Bee Day 2024 (Monday 20 May), we have installed a number of bug hotels across our estates to support local wildlife and increase biodiversity.
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Thursday, 16 May 2024
Retrofit construction courses help build a more sustainable future
A new training programme has been launched in construction skills that help create a sustainable future by making older homes more energy-efficient in a process called retrofitting.
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Wednesday, 17 April 2024
We're encouraging residents to get involved in community-led green schemes
In a bid to reduce unnecessary waste and cut down on household spending, we're calling on residents and community groups to step forward and consider getting involved in and lead local projects.
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Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Schools encouraged to take part in Big Walk and Wheel Challenge
Pupils, teachers, and parents across Central Bedfordshire are being encouraged to walk, wheel, or jump on their bikes and scooters for the 2024 Big Walk and Wheel schools’ challenge.
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Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Council trials next generation EV charging channel for homeowners with on-street parking
Drivers of electric vehicles who park on the street outside their homes are trialling a new charging system that provides a safe way to charge their vehicles.
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Wednesday, 14 February 2024
More Tiny Forests for Central Bedfordshire
Hinksley Road Recreation Ground in Flitwick will see the fifth Tiny Forest planted in Central Bedfordshire, improving access to nature for local communities.
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Wednesday, 14 February 2024
School Streets trial at Dunstable school aims to reduce congestion and improve air quality
We are working with Icknield Lower School to take steps to create a better environment for parents, carers and guardians to drop off and pick up their children from Icknield Lower School.
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Friday, 26 January 2024
Central Bedfordshire Council backs motion to support Climate and Ecology Bill
Members of Central Bedfordshire Council have agreed to back the Zero Hour campaign for a new UK law to tackle the full extent of the climate and nature crisis in line with the most up-to-date science.
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Thursday, 17 August 2023
New Community Energy Groups emerge, pioneering sustainable energy initiatives in Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire takes a giant leap towards a sustainable future with the formation of two ground-breaking community energy groups that are set to revolutionise the local energy landscape.
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Monday, 27 February 2023
Community planting day in celebration of new woodland site
We are inviting residents of Beeston and surrounding towns and villages to attend a community planting day on Saturday 4 March 2023 to celebrate a new woodland site being planted in their area.
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Friday, 6 January 2023
Local cycle hire scheme launches
We've launched our first cycle hire scheme for residents living on the Bidwell West and Linmere new housing developments in Houghton Regis.
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Monday, 28 November 2022
We've partnered with Community Energy South to help support Central Bedfordshire community energy projects – express your interest
We've partnered with Community Energy South (CES) on a groundbreaking pathways programme.
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Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Central Bedfordshire to see boost in electric vehicle chargepoints for residents – funding confirmed
We've successfully secured £360,000 in funding toward the installation of 48 new electric vehicle charge points with 98 charging bays at 12 locations across Central Bedfordshire.