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Friday, 20 December 2024
Resident prosecuted for Council Tax Fraud
We've successfully prosecuted a resident for fraudulently claiming Council Tax Support and a Single Person Discount.
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Friday, 5 May 2023
Is your household eligible for support with your energy bills?
We're encouraging residents to find out if they are eligible for support with their energy bills through one of two government schemes.
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Central Bedfordshire named as the only council to freeze Council Tax
Research undertaken by the County Councils Network shows that we're the only upper tier council proposing to not raise Council Tax next year.
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Tuesday, 17 January 2023
Don't forget to have your say on our budget
Residents and businesses are reminded to have their say on our draft budget, by next Tuesday, 24 January.
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Friday, 13 January 2023
Thousands of Central Bedfordshire residents to pay less or no Council Tax
Following a public consultation, we have agreed changes to our Council Tax Support Scheme which will increase support available to the most vulnerable residents at a time when living costs are rising.
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Friday, 21 October 2022
Don't forget to have your say on our proposals to increase support for most vulnerable residents
A consultation on our proposals to change our Council Tax Support Scheme is closing soon (1 November) and we want to hear your views.
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Wednesday, 21 September 2022
Central Bedfordshire Council proposes to increase support to the vulnerable – have your say
We are proposing to make changes to our Council Tax Support Scheme which will increase support available to the most vulnerable residents at a time when living costs are rising.
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Tuesday, 23 August 2022
Houghton Regis man pleads guilty to Council Tax fraud
A Houghton Regis man who provided false information by failing to declare a second property and capital has been fined at Luton Magistrate’s Court on 19 August 2022.
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Monday, 14 February 2022
Moggerhanger man found guilty of Council Tax fraud
A Moggerhanger man who falsely claimed the property he lived in was rented, to avoid paying Council Tax, has been sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment.
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Wednesday, 9 February 2022
Executive recommends budget
Our Executive is recommending a budget for 2022/23 which will meet the growing demand for services to protect the most vulnerable residents.
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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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Thursday, 28 January 2021
Dunstable woman found guilty of fraud for making false council tax benefit claim
Susan Cashman was sentenced to a fine of £568, ordered to pay a contribution towards costs of £1,146.87 and a victim surcharge of £57, at a total cost to her of £1,771.87.
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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.