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Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Central Bedfordshire Council committed to improving its housing landlord service
We are expanding our improvement plan in response to an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing.
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Friday, 10 January 2025
Council expresses interest in being part of the government’s devolution plans
Today (10 January 2025), we submitted a letter expressing our interest in being part of the government’s devolution priority programme.
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Thursday, 10 October 2024
Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament announces its focus for the next two years
Members of the Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament have announced the issues they will be focusing on over the next 2 years.
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Friday, 27 September 2024
Agreement to sign petition to protect Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners
At a meeting of the Full Council on Thursday (26 September) we agreed to sign a petition urging the Government to safeguard Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners.
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Thursday, 23 May 2024
Celebration for Central Bedfordshire volunteers
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming afternoon tea event dedicated to celebrating local volunteers who contribute so much to the community's well-being.
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Monday, 13 May 2024
Chair and Vice Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council reappointed for second term
On Thursday 9 May, Councillor Gareth Mackey was reappointed as Chair of the Council. Councillor Sue Bell was also reappointed as Vice Chair to serve for the upcoming term spanning 2024/25
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Friday, 26 April 2024
We are addressing changes to voting and candidacy rights for EU Citizens
We will soon be writing to EU citizens registered to vote, to let them know about legal changes to their voting and candidacy rights effective from 7 May, 2024.
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Friday, 19 April 2024
Council priorities reflect residents' priorities
Central Bedfordshire Council set out its commitments to residents in a newly adopted strategic plan.
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Thursday, 28 March 2024
We hosted an inspiring day of art, music and expression at Central Bedfordshire College
We recently hosted a successful Creative Takeover Day at Central Bedfordshire College.
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Thursday, 14 September 2023
Council set to deliver £4.6m investment in Central Bedfordshire
We are finalising plans for £4.6 million of government funding to deliver investment in town centres, provide support for businesses and rural communities, and enhance skills for local people.
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Thursday, 24 August 2023
Have your say on the future of Council’s Day Service for older people in Houghton Regis
We own and operate seven-day centres – four of which are for older people. We have now launched a public consultation on the future of Houghton Regis Older People Day Centre.
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Thursday, 27 July 2023
New campaign showcases what’s on this summer across Central Bedfordshire
We have launched a new campaign to showcase activities taking place this summer across Central Bedfordshire.
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Monday, 24 April 2023
Coronation Bank Holiday changes to kerbside waste and recycling collections and Household Waste and Recycling Centres
Kerbside waste and recycling collections for Central Bedfordshire residents will change on the forthcoming Bank Holiday for The Coronation of His Majesty The King, for the week of 8 May 2023.
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Monday, 27 March 2023
New High Sheriff of Bedfordshire
The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire for 2023/2024 was installed on Friday 24 March 2023. Russell Beard, who succeeded Lady Clifford, was sworn in at a ceremony held at Bedford Modern School.
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Thursday, 9 February 2023
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: Helen Nellis CVO CStJ, retired HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, receives honour at Windsor Castle from His Majesty the King
Helen Nellis, retired Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, awarded CVO (Commander of the Royal Victorian Order) for exceptional services to the monarch and to the country.
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Monday, 6 February 2023
Supporting National Apprenticeship Week
We are proud to support this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (6 – 12 February) – an annual celebration of the work of apprentices.
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Monday, 17 October 2022
We're ramping up efforts to help people with the rising cost of living
Our Executive has unanimously recommended extra and immediate funding and support to residents struggling with cost-of-living increases.
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Monday, 10 October 2022
Council launches new grant scheme to help residents become physically and socially active
With around one in four adults classified as inactive, a new revenue grant scheme is being launched today (10 October).
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Friday, 22 April 2022
Opportunity for Arlesey residents to have their say on how their local community is represented
Residents in Arlesey are being asking for their thoughts on the number of town councillors in their parish.
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Thursday, 7 April 2022
Day of Action in Sandy is a massive success
We held a successful Day of Action in Sandy last week.
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Thursday, 17 March 2022
£500million of construction contracts are lined up for Central Bedfordshire over the next four years
Carefully selected construction firms have been chosen to help build about £500million of important projects in Central Bedfordshire over the next four years.
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Tuesday, 1 March 2022
Central Bedfordshire stands with the people of Ukraine
I am sure many of us are watching with despair and horror at the terrible situation in Ukraine.
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Friday, 25 February 2022
Living our best lives in Central Bedfordshire
Following the turmoil of the pandemic and impacts on local people, communities and businesses, we have renewed our commitment to make Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work, for everyone.
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Friday, 11 February 2022
Approval for changes to Potton schools and new plan to be developed for Biggleswade schools
Our Executive committee has agreed a number of actions that aim to improve education in the Biggleswade area.
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022
Have your say on proposed changes to Eggington Parish boundary: stage two
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to Eggington Parish boundary during a second stage consultation until 30 March 2022.
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Thursday, 16 September 2021
Consultation launches on proposed changes to Eggington parish boundary
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to Eggington parish boundary during an eight-week consultation, launched today (16 September 2021).
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Thursday, 9 September 2021
Flag raising ceremony pays tribute to emergency services
We've paid tribute to our emergency services and the NHS this morning (9 September 2021) during a flag raising ceremony to mark Emergency Services Day, which is also known as 999 Day.
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Monday, 6 September 2021
New Pathfinder legal services set off on the right foot
6 September 2021 sees the launch of Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd, a local-authority-owned trading company specialising in advice to local government and public sector organisations.
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Friday, 7 May 2021
LGSS Law crowned Law Firm of the Year
LGSS Law Ltd, a private law firm part-owned by us, has been awarded Law Firm of the Year by the Cambridgeshire Law Society.
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Monday, 1 March 2021
Central Bedfordshire makes top ten for happiest places to live in England
Central Bedfordshire has been named as one of the top 10 happiest places to live in England, according to an official national health index.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday, 24 September 2020
Marcel Coiffait appointed as new Chief Executive
Following an extensive recruitment process, Central Bedfordshire Council has confirmed the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Marcel Coiffait.
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Friday, 21 February 2020
Council budget agreed
We have agreed our annual budget, which confirms a range of service investments, infrastructure projects and efficiency measures for the financial year ahead.
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Friday, 3 January 2020
Have your say on council plans for spending, efficiencies and council tax
Central Bedfordshire residents are urged to have their say on council budget plans for the next financial year, this includes proposals for spending, efficiencies and council tax.