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Tuesday, 10 December 2024
New SEND provision to open at Biggleswade school in new year
A new Additional Resource Provision (ARP) will open at Stratton School in January to support autistic children and enhance local access to specialist education.
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Thursday, 10 October 2024
New Sandy Leisure and Sports Centre unveiled after £5 million Jenkins Pavilion transformation
The new Sandy Leisure and Sports Centre has opened its doors to reveal an exciting, modern leisure facility for the local area.
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Thursday, 10 October 2024
Pop star Tom Grennan opens new teaching and SEND blocks at Sandy Secondary School
Tom Grennan surprised pupils at Sandy Secondary School appearing as the special guest to open brand-new learning spaces which he hopes will provide pupils with more “understanding” and “confidence”.
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Friday, 20 September 2024
Summer activities a hit with families
Families across Central Bedfordshire made the most of a packed schedule of free and low-cost activities at our libraries, children's centres, leisure centres and outdoor spaces over the summer.
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Monday, 22 April 2024
Enforcement efforts combat blue badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire
Our recent enforcement measures targeting fraudulent use of Blue Badge disabled parking permits have put three drivers at risk of potential court action.
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Friday, 15 March 2024
Story Search podcast: a celebration of arts and culture in Central Bedfordshire
A captivating new podcast series celebrating the rich arts and cultural heritage of Central Bedfordshire has just gone live.
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Thursday, 15 February 2024
What’s on this half-term in Central Bedfordshire?
As the half-term holiday approaches, we're reminding families about the exciting activities available in the area that they can enjoy together.
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Thursday, 8 February 2024
£240,000 boost for Central Bedfordshire communities
Much-loved facilities in Central Bedfordshire will benefit from council grants worth £240,000, supporting communities in the area and some of their most disadvantaged residents for years to come.
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Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Christmas 2023 road closures
Various road closures to accommodate Christmas preparations.
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Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Remembrance Day Road Closures: Sunday 12 November 2023
Road closures and closure times for Sunday 12 November 2023.
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Wednesday, 1 November 2023
Have your say on proposed active travel networks in Central Bedfordshire
As part of our active travel commitments we want to make it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle in our towns.
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Tuesday, 3 October 2023
Sandy Secondary marks new milestone in school transformation project
Progress on the Sandy Secondary School transformation has taken another step forward with the completion of the steel framework on the new teaching block.
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Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Leighton Buzzard children benefit from pre-loved school uniform sale
Around 180 children have received school uniform ready for the new term in September, as a result of Leighton Buzzard Children's Centre’s annual pre-loved school uniform event.
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Thursday, 24 August 2023
Council reviews restrictions on dogs control orders and alcohol in public areas
We are reviewing our public space protection orders (PSPOs) and people are being asked for their opinions about the review.
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Monday, 21 August 2023
Leighton Buzzard Children's Centre celebrates 15th birthday
Last Thursday (17 August), Leighton Buzzard Children's Centre celebrated its 15th birthday with a fun-day!
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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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Friday, 26 May 2023
New Chair and Vice Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council announced
On Thursday 25 May, Councillor Gareth Mackey was appointed as Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council. Councillor Sue Bell has been appointed as Vice Chair.
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Friday, 26 May 2023
New political leadership at Central Bedfordshire Council
Councillor Adam Zerny was elected as the new Leader of Central Bedfordshire at the first full Council meeting since the local elections on 4 May.
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Wednesday, 8 March 2023
Work begins on Sandy school transformation
Work has begun on a transformation project which will provide additional places at Sandy Secondary School and more facilities for pupils, as part of our New School Places Programme.
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Monday, 6 March 2023
Shefford and Stotfold Children’s Centre supports families with free, hot meals
In the first two months of 2023, a club run by Shefford and Stotfold Children's Centre has provided food for 13 adults and 25 children.
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Thursday, 2 March 2023
Children’s Centre offers free half term fun for children
Leighton Buzzard Children’s Centre, on East Street in Leighton Buzzard, ran a free activity session during half term, which was attended by 18 families with almost 36 children.
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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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Monday, 13 February 2023
Flitwick Children’s Centre has supported over 1,500 families in the past year
Through weekly outreach sessions in the community, staff at Flitwick Children’s Centre have supported 1,528 families over the past year.
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Thursday, 9 February 2023
New leisure operator to support our ongoing investment in leisure facilities
We have appointed Everyone Active as our new leisure management operator responsible for managing our leisure and cultural facilities.
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Friday, 13 January 2023
New Chair for Central Bedfordshire Council
At its Full Council meeting on Thursday, 12 January, Councillor Caroline Maudlin was elected as the new Chair of the Council. Councillor Neil Bunyan was elected as Vice-Chair.
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Friday, 23 December 2022
Children’s centre teams up with local charity to deliver food parcels to families
A children’s centre we run has teamed up with a local charity to pack and deliver food parcels to families in time for Christmas.
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Wednesday, 21 December 2022
Sandy Secondary school transformation granted planning permission
A transformation project that will offer more facilities for pupils at Sandy Secondary School has been granted planning permission as part of our New School Places Programme.
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Thursday, 8 December 2022
Biggleswade Library set for a major refurbishment
Biggleswade Library is about to be transformed into a modern, attractive facility and community hub for residents.
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Monday, 28 November 2022
New bike repair stations open for use
We've installed a series of new bike repair stations for residents to use in different locations across Central Bedfordshire, as part of a suite of wider improvements to cycling infrastructure.
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Thursday, 24 November 2022
New fund to support families with household bills and emergency costs
This winter, we are launching a new Crisis Fund to support families with household bills and payments, and other items.
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Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Forestry Commission Treescapes Fund: round two
We're planting 750 trees across towns in Central Bedfordshire as part of the second phase of the Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF).
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Friday, 4 November 2022
Plans to get more people cycling and walking in Central Bedfordshire
The views of residents across Central Bedfordshire continue to be sought to shape plans to make cycling and walking the first choice for local journeys.
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Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Cheers! Local Gin Distillery wins Gold in Business Awards
Sandy based gin distillery Willow Tree Gin has won Gold for the Sustainability Award at the 2022 SME Luton and Bedfordshire Business Awards.
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Thursday, 6 October 2022
Grant Palmer to take over local bus service
Flitwick-based bus operator Grant Palmer, is to provide an alternative bus service for passengers from Biggleswade, Potton and Sandy from the end of October.
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Thursday, 18 August 2022
MOT testing stations and Non-Emergency Passenger Transport services officially open in Sandy and Dunstable
We have officially opened two MOT testing stations, offering a brand-new service to residents and businesses.
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Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Central Bedfordshire businesses up for top Sustainability Award
Teaching Talons and Willow Tree Distilling are the finalists for the ‘Sustainability Award’ at the SME Luton and Bedfordshire Business Awards 2022, sponsored by us and Green Business Network
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Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Have your say on plans to get more people cycling and walking in Central Bedfordshire
The views of residents are being sought to shape plans to make cycling and walking the first choice for local journeys across Central Bedfordshire.
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Friday, 10 June 2022
Thank you, volunteers!
It was cream teas all round for the volunteers of Central Bedfordshire at a celebration event held at The Rufus Centre, Flitwick on Tuesday 7 June.
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Thursday, 9 June 2022
Central Bedfordshire Council opens two new state-of-art MOT testing stations
We are excited to announce the opening of two new MOT testing stations, offering exceptional value MOT tests for the vehicles of residents and businesses.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2022
A new chairman for Central Bedfordshire Council
Councillor Gordon Perham is the new chairman of Central Bedfordshire Council, having been elected by the Council last Thursday (12 May). Councillor Caroline Maudlin was elected as vice-chairman.
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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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Wednesday, 30 March 2022
Trading Standards investigation leads to conviction of husband-and-wife rogue trader team
We've convicted a rogue trader couple of fraud and aggressive commercial practices
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Tuesday, 29 March 2022
We've welcomed £109,000 funding for Changing Places facilities
We're delighted to have received £109,000 grant funding in the first round of the Department for Levelling Up Housing, and Communities Changing Places Fund.
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Friday, 4 March 2022
Central Bedfordshire Council asks public opinion on engine idling
We have launched an engine idling survey to gather a better understanding of whether residents feel there are problems with vehicles leaving their engines running when stationary.
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Friday, 25 February 2022
Council agrees budget for 2022/23
At our Full Council meeting on 24 February, we agreed on our annual budget.
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Friday, 21 January 2022
Residents urged to have their say on detailed plans for a £25 million community and leisure centre in Houghton Regis
The plans for a stunning £25 million community and leisure centre in Houghton Regis, funded with £20 million of government funding plus major investment from us, have been unveiled.
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Friday, 10 December 2021
Planning application submitted for upgrades to Sandy leisure facilities
A new planning application has been submitted for an extension to the Jenkins Pavilion, following a consultation with residents on proposals to improve the leisure offer in Sandy.
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Tuesday, 7 December 2021
New leisure centre planned for Leighton Linslade
Another new leisure centre is planned for Central Bedfordshire after our Executive agreed to progress plans for a £25 million facility in Leighton Linslade.
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Tuesday, 7 December 2021
£25 million new development lined up for Houghton Regis
A stunning new centre, with superb leisure and community facilities, is on the cards for Houghton Regis residents.
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Friday, 3 December 2021
A big green thank you, as we celebrate National Tree Week
We're supporting National Tree Week, the UK’s largest annual tree celebration by thanking schools and community groups who have received tree grants this year.
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Wednesday, 1 December 2021
Powering ahead with innovative geothermal energy trial
As temperatures begin to drop and the winter maintenance season approaches, we're well prepared with a new geothermal energy system helping keep our vehicles on the roads.
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Thursday, 11 November 2021
Sandy celebration: Pride of Place Day
Residents of Sandy have celebrated their first Pride of Place Day, coming together to help create a safer environment and improve the look of Winchester Road estate.
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Monday, 18 October 2021
We're match funding the Forestry Commission's Treescapes Fund
We've secured £300,000 in funding over the next four years for tree planting from the Forestry Commission as part of its Treescapes Fund and our Executive agreed to match fund this.
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Monday, 4 October 2021
Apartments available at exciting new development for over 55’s in Sandy
We are welcoming applications for brand new apartments in Quince Court, in Sandy – an independent living facility for over 55’s.
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Friday, 17 September 2021
Have your say to unlock the future potential of Sandye Place Academy
Residents are being invited to have their say on the future of Sandye Place Academy during a six-week consultation, launched today (17 September 2021).
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Tuesday, 3 August 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council launches summer recruitment support campaign
Throughout the summer, our National Careers Service Team will be engaging with residents to help support people looking for employment and the skills to help prepare them for new jobs opportunities.
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Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Investing in your Sandy Leisure Facilities – let us know your thoughts
We'd like to hear the local communities’ views on proposals to improve the leisure offer in Sandy.
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Thursday, 24 June 2021
Have your say on changes to schools in Biggleswade and the surrounding area
We've launched a public consultation on proposed changes to schools in Biggleswade and the surrounding area, which includes a move from the three-tier model to a primary/secondary model of education.
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Tuesday, 8 June 2021
Exciting plans to improve sports facilities in Sandy gets the green light
Central Bedfordshire’s Executive has approved proposals to consult on improving the indoor leisure offer in Sandy.
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Monday, 19 April 2021
Local business rapid testing for Coronavirus is ‘no brainer’ to keep staff safe
Manager of local firm Potton Windows is urging fellow local businesses to take advantage of rapid testing for Covid.
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021
How we're turning rain water into grit for our roads
We've been working on an exciting piece of innovation which not only helps with our gritting runs, but also has considerable sustainability benefits.
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Monday, 8 March 2021
Survey begins on temporary term time only road closures outside central Bedfordshire schools
Parents of children who attend six schools in central Bedfordshire, as well as residents who live nearby, are being asked for their views on temporary, term time only road closures.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday, 19 November 2020
Have your say on changes to Sandy Secondary School
A six-week public consultation has been launched with proposals to transform Sandy Secondary School for the autumn term in 2022.
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Monday, 12 October 2020
Council seeks views over leisure facilities and being active
We are consulting residents, businesses and organisations over its draft leisure facilities and physical activity strategies.
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Thursday, 12 December 2019
Sandy shop caught selling alcohol to minors
We've successfully prosecuted a Sandy shop owner and his employee, who breached licensing laws by selling alcohol to under-18s.
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Friday, 22 November 2019
Green travel award for two schools
Sandy’s Robert Peel School has been awarded Modeshift STARS School of the Year Award, with Dunstable St Augustine’s Academy being awarded runner-up, for their commitment to sustainable travel.
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Friday, 11 October 2019
Help us create the right future for Central Bedfordshire
Residents are being urged to imagine what Central Bedfordshire will be like in 30-years’ time as the council launches a major consultation with residents.
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Tuesday, 8 October 2019
HM Lord-Lieutenant’s cadets ready for service
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, recently appointed her cadets for 2019/2020 at a ceremony held at Flitwick and Ampthill Sea Cadet Unit by kind permission of Chairman Nigel Cross.
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Wednesday, 11 September 2019
HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Honours Ceremony held at The Woburn Hotel
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis honours Bedfordshire recipients of Queen's Birthday Honours, 2019.
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Monday, 9 September 2019
Have your say on changes to dog control orders and antisocial drinking orders
A blanket rule requiring dogs to be on leads in any open space with a marked sports pitch could be relaxed, but residents will be consulted before any action is taken.
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Café society comes to Ampthill with help from council grant
A new café in the Georgian market town of Ampthill has been formally opened, with help from a £15,500 grant from us.
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Trampoline sessions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We have teamed up with SNAP Parent Carer Forum to offer trampolining sessions at Sandy Sports Centre.
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Thursday, 11 July 2019
Trialling changes to the programme at Sandy Sports and Community Centre
SLL is currently consulting staff on some changes to the programme at Sandy Sports and Community Centre.
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Monday, 8 July 2019
Services work together to create summer SEND sessions
Leisure services and the personalisation (including short breaks) project team, have been working to arrange some activity sessions over the summer holidays for families with SEND.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2019
The Green Ship sails in to Central Bedfordshire libraries
The Green Ship come to life, as Librarian Theatre transforms libraries into magical spaces and share a heart-warming story about childhood, friendship and the power of imagination.
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Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Helping our homeless in January's cold weather
Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated, which means we will have night-time help for rough sleepers available until the morning of Monday 4 February. We will extend this if te