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Friday, 27 December 2024
Exciting new play equipment installed at Houghton Hall Park
Families and visitors to Houghton Hall Park can now enjoy brand-new play equipment thanks to a £75,000 investment, funded through Section 106 developer contributions.
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Monday, 9 December 2024
Blue Badge misuse lands driver in court as Council ramps up enforcement efforts
A former Houghton Regis resident was convicted for recent misuse of a Blue Badge.
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Friday, 22 November 2024
Council votes to support over 2,000 pensioners
At a Full Council meeting on 21 November, Councillors voted to support some of the lowest income pensioner households in Central Bedfordshire with a £200 award, offsetting their household bills.
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Tuesday, 6 August 2024
Statement from Bedfordshire local authorities, Beds PCC and Beds Fire Authority
Statement below.
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Thursday, 25 July 2024
Dunstable store prosecuted for possession of nearly 400 illegal vapes
A Dunstable shop and two of its directors have been prosecuted for possessing nearly 400 illegal vapes, after an investigation by Central Bedfordshire Council.
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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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Friday, 27 January 2023
We encourage voters and candidates to be ‘vote ready’ for polling day
In preparations for the local and parish elections which take place on 4 May 2023.
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Friday, 13 January 2023
Council announces second round of grants aimed at helping residents to become physically and socially active
We're proud to announce the opening of a second round of the Active Communities Grant scheme, aimed at supporting local organisations to encourage people to become more physically active.
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Monday, 5 December 2022
PayByPhone coming to pay and display car parks
We have signed up PayByPhone as the new provider of mobile app payments in our pay and display car parks.
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Friday, 30 September 2022
Central Bedfordshire Council encourages quieter fireworks and additional rules for displays
Plans to reduce the impact of fireworks on animals and vulnerable people in Central Bedfordshire have been backed.
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Sunday, 11 September 2022
Proclamation Ceremony
A special local Proclamation Ceremony took place on Sunday 11 September to formally announce the beginning of the new King’s reign following the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Saturday, 10 September 2022
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy Press Release: Bedfordshire Proclamation Ceremony
A proclamation ceremony will take place on Sunday 11th September to formally announce the beginning of the reign of HM King Charles III following the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
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Monday, 5 September 2022
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: Service of Thanksgiving and Welcome
Sun 4 Sept 2022, St Paul’s Church, Bedford held a service to give thanks to HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis CVO CStJ and to welcome Lord-Lieutenant (designate) Susan Lousada DL.
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Thursday, 17 March 2022
Central Bedfordshire Council Crematorium application approved
A crematorium is set to be built off Fordfield Road in Steppingley, near Flitwick, following approval from our Development Management Committee, subject to following due process.
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Friday, 17 December 2021
One month left for parents to apply for school places
There is only one month left for parents to apply for school places if their child is due to start school or go to middle school in September 2022.
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Thursday, 16 December 2021
Council outlines support for most vulnerable households this winter
We have outlined how we will allocate £1.4m of Government funding to support vulnerable households this winter.
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Thursday, 16 December 2021
Garden makeover for popular church in Dunstable
The Square Methodist Church is receiving a garden makeover as improvements to Dunstable town centre continue.
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Wednesday, 3 November 2021
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets ready for service
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis recently appointed her cadets for 2021/2022 at a ceremony held at Bedford Modern School by kind permission of the Head, Mr Alex Tate.
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Wednesday, 27 October 2021
New £24 million community hub and leisure facility lined up for Houghton Regis
A modern Community Wellbeing Hub in Houghton Regis is one step closer after Central Bedfordshire’s £20 million ‘Levelling Up’ Fund bid was backed by Government today.
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Thursday, 14 October 2021
National survey seeks local views from unpaid carers on social care services
A survey will be dropping on the doormats of unpaid carers of adult social care customers in October 2021.
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Friday, 1 October 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council and Cornerstone (East Anglia) Ltd. highly commended for their Large-Scale Project at the East of England Energy Efficiency Awards 2020/21
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and Cornerstone (East Anglia) Ltd. was honoured with a highly commended award in the 2020/2021 East of England Energy Efficiency Awards.
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Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council working with Food Standards Agency to help support businesses to prepare for upcoming allergen labelling changes
On 1 October 2021, the law on allergen labelling for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods will change.
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Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Helping our homeless in a heatwave
Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated, which means we will have night-time help for rough sleepers available up to and including the night of Wednesday, 21 July 2021.
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: Armed Forces Flags Flying at Council Buildings in Bedfordshire
To acknowledge the contribution made by those who serve and have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, special flag raising ceremonies take place around the country each year.
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Friday, 14 May 2021
Lindsells crossing bridleway bridge scheme proposed
A proposal to invest a total of £5m to replace the Lindsells level crossing in Biggleswade with a bridleway bridge has been submitted as a planning application by Network Rail.
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Thursday, 13 May 2021
Residents encouraged to join the World’s Biggest Bike Ride this Bike Week
We're now into May and that means one thing - the World's Biggest Bike Ride starts this month.
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Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, we are now in a period of national mourning which will conclude on 17 April inclusive.
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Friday, 9 April 2021
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 – 2021
It is with huge sorrow that we learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen's beloved husband, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, this morning.
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Tuesday, 16 February 2021
Help Vera celebrate turning 100!
A care home in Biggleswade is asking people to help celebrate a resident’s 100th birthday, by sending in birthday cards.
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Monday, 8 February 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council supports National Apprenticeship Week
Today (Monday, 8 February) marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week, and Central Bedfordshire Council is using the opportunity to celebrate the work of apprentices.
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Friday, 5 February 2021
First trees planted as part of Grant scheme
Volunteers from two conservation groups have become the first to take advantage of our new Tree Planting Grant scheme by planting seven fruit trees in a local orchard.
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Tuesday, 12 January 2021
Temporary resting place at RAF Henlow
Due to the worsening situation with Coronavirus we are expecting the number of deaths in Bedfordshire and Luton to increase.
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Thursday, 31 December 2020
Lord-Lieutenant recognises achievements of New Year’s Honours List
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis has officially recognised the achievements of eight Bedfordshire recipients in HM The Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2021.
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Friday, 13 November 2020
Council adopts shared vision for 2050
At its Thursday 12 November 2020 meeting, Full Council voted overwhelmingly to adopt Vision 2050 – setting our sense of our direction and where we want to be in 30 years' time.
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Friday, 8 May 2020
Lord-Lieutenant’s Service of Thanksgiving for 75th Anniversary of VE Day and for Voluntary Organisations goes online today
Each year HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis holds a service of thanksgiving to celebrate the work of the voluntary organisations.
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Thursday, 30 April 2020
100th birthday of Captain Tom Moore
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, was delighted to present Captain Tom Moore with a 100th birthday card from Her Majesty The Queen on 30 April 2020.
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Wednesday, 29 April 2020
Saluting Captain Tom
John Bunyan has long been regarded to be Bedfordshire’s most famous figure, until that is, Captain Tom Moore took centre stage!
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Wednesday, 4 March 2020
Have your say on new approach to non-residential SEND short break activities for children and young people
We've launched a consultation aimed at increasing the choice of options for children and young people with SEND to access social, leisure and play non-residential short break activities.
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Wednesday, 4 March 2020
Children encouraged to saddle-up for Big Pedal schools’ challenge
With the support of sustainable transport charity Sustrans, we're encouraging children, teachers and parents to jump on their bikes and scooters to take part in The Big Pedal 2020.
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Monday, 2 March 2020
Helping our homeless in cold weather
Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated, which means we will have night-time help for rough sleepers available up to and including the night of Friday, 6 March.
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Thursday, 27 February 2020
Huge fine for owners of unlicensed mobile park home
We've successfully prosecuted the owners of a residential mobile home park for illegally operating without a licence.
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Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Heavy fine for mis-using mum’s Blue Badge
A Leighton Buzzard motorist used her mother’s Blue Badge when she was not present during one of our enforcement days, Luton Magistrates’ Court heard.
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Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Two fined over Council Tax benefit fraud
Two people received fines and costs and have to pay back thousands of pounds after admitting fraudulently claiming Council Tax Support for years while they were actually working.
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Friday, 21 February 2020
Greening Central Bedfordshire
We committed to invest more than £1.6 million for the planting of trees and hedgerows, at our budget meeting last night (Thursday 20 February 2020).
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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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Thursday, 20 February 2020
Launch of the new Silsoe Day Centre
On 19 February 2020, older people and adults with learning disabilities celebrated the opening of the new and improved facilities at Silsoe Day Centre.
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Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Find out more about plans for site behind GO Bowling in Dunstable
We'll shortly submit a planning application for the site behind GO Bowling, off Court Drive in Dunstable, and will share our plans at a drop-in information event on Friday, 28 February.
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Monday, 10 February 2020
Bike recycling event
Our Travel Choices team will be holding a bike donation event on Wednesday 19 February from 8am to 1pm at Biggleswade’s Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre car park.
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Monday, 10 February 2020
Green light for skatepark
A detailed design for the new Chambers Way skatepark in Biggleswade has been signed off by Central Bedfordshire Council with construction work set to start in April.
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Tuesday, 4 February 2020
Council recommends new budget
Our Executive is recommending a budget which will see increased investment in services and important infrastructure projects.
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Thursday, 30 January 2020
Have your say on council plans for adult social care charges
We're urging residents to have their say on changes to how we charge for adult social care.
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Wednesday, 29 January 2020
Shefford set for UK’s fastest broadband
We've welcomed plans to extend the fastest-possible internet access to Shefford, Clifford and Henlow by Openreach.
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Wednesday, 29 January 2020
Hip hip hooray – Cheering Volunteering is back!
Following the success of previous events, Cheering Volunteering returns for its sixth year.
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Monday, 27 January 2020
Fostering barriers debunked as we urge people to come forward
Recent statistics from the Department of Education show that the number of children being taking into care nationally has risen by 4%, so we're urging people to consider becoming foster carers.
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Thursday, 23 January 2020
Have your say on changes to schools in the Woburn Sands area
We've launched a public consultation on proposals to change schools in the Woburn Sands area.
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Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Cervical Cancer Week highlights importance of getting a smear test
This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (20 to 26 January 2020) and as part of the week, we're encouraging all eligible people to have a cervical screening (smear test).
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Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Music manager hits the right notes with Royal Academy recognition
An educator from our Inspiring Music service has joined the likes of Sir Elton John in being elected as a Member of the Royal Academy of Music.
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Tuesday, 21 January 2020
Have your say on proposed merger of Flitwick Lower School and Busy Bees Pre-School
We've launched a statutory consultation regarding a proposed change of age range for Flitwick Lower School which would enable a merger between the school and Busy Bees Pre-School.
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Thursday, 16 January 2020
Have your say on a proposal to put CCTV cameras in taxis
We're consulting on installing CCTV cameras in hackney carriage and private hire vehicles (taxis) to help provide the highest standards of public safety for those driving and using licensed vehicles.
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Monday, 13 January 2020
Central Bedfordshire Local Plan update: proposed timetable for adoption released
We've been proactively preparing a work programme and detailed timetable for progressing the Local Plan to adoption, which was submitted to the Inspectors today.
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Wednesday, 8 January 2020
Thumbs up to homelessness and rough sleeping strategy
Plans to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Central Bedfordshire over the next five years was approved at a meeting by the Council’s Executive yesterday (7 January).
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Wednesday, 8 January 2020
M1/A6 Link Road gets formal approval
Our Development Management Committee has approved the M1/A6 Link Road.
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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.
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Thursday, 2 January 2020
New Year’s Honours List 2020
HM The Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2020 has been announced and includes ten Bedfordshire recipients.
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Monday, 23 December 2019
Pools are the tops with town swimmers
Keen swimmers began queuing from 6am as the pools at Dunstable Leisure Centre opened to the public with free swims for all.
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Monday, 23 December 2019
Children’s Centre appeal inspires Christmas spirit to help family in need
The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Leighton Buzzard.
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Friday, 20 December 2019
Is it the end of the line for some BT phone boxes?
Following the first phase community consultation, we've received 209 representations regarding BT’s proposals to remove 30 public payphones.
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Thursday, 19 December 2019
Rough sleeper outreach service steps up a gear for Christmas
The most vulnerable people in our communities will have extra support as Christmas approaches, thanks to our work with NOAH Enterprise.
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Thursday, 19 December 2019
New online resource with advice and support for young people
We've created a new online resource for young people to find trusted information on relationships and sex, emotional health, wellbeing, drugs and alcohol.
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Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Boost for voluntary and community organisations with launch of new community asset grant scheme
We've launched a new scheme which encourages local groups to apply for grants of up to £25K.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2019
Social worker wins top national award
Emma Cox was named the gold winner in the Championing Social Work Values category at the prestigious event in London.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Shops caught selling vaping liquid to minors
We've cracked down on underage sales of nicotine products, uncovering three premises who were willing to sell them to a minor.
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Tuesday, 3 December 2019
New state-of-the-art gym facilities at Saxon Leisure Centre
The newly refurbished gym is the latest in a line of redevelopments at the leisure centre, designed to enhance the community facility and encourage everyone to get active.
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Thursday, 28 November 2019
Trading sleigh bells for bike bells
Our lower and primary schools are taking part in a Christmas challenge; counting up their walking, scooting and cycling trips to school to see if they can travel virtually to visit Santa in Lapland.
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Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Dunstable Centre pools open
We'll be opening the swimming pools at the £20 million Dunstable Centre on Monday 23 December 2019, with SLL, our leisure management operator.
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Friday, 22 November 2019
Bruiser sniffs out illegal cigarettes and tobacco hidden in Dunstable shop
Sniffer dogs Bruiser and Mostyn have put their noses to good use and helped our Trading Standards team seize illegal hand-rolling tobacco and cigarettes.
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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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Thursday, 21 November 2019
SEND Ofsted inspection
We're being inspected for effectiveness of our SEND provision, this week.
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Monday, 18 November 2019
Advisor admits fraud after trading standards probe
A Flitwick company was conned out of £18,000 by a business advisor who promised help with a VAT bill.
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Thursday, 14 November 2019
Parent governor representatives sought for Council children’s committee
We're seeking nominees for two replacement volunteer parent governor representatives roles on our Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019
What do you think of the roads across Central Bedfordshire?
An online survey has been opened for Central Bedfordshire residents to share their views on road maintenance in order to inform our future planning.
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Friday, 8 November 2019
Fly-tipper jailed for 16 weeks
Following a successful prosecution, fly-tipper Peter Smith, 37, formerly of Hitchin Road Arlesey, was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison last week after admitting four charges.
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Friday, 8 November 2019
Council officers undertake checks for Blue Badge misusers
A recent council crackdown on Blue Badge disabled parking fraud means that six dishonest drivers are facing possible court action.
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Tuesday, 5 November 2019
BT plans to remove 30 public payphones across Central Bedfordshire
Do we still need public phone boxes or does mobile technology mean they are no longer needed?
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Tuesday, 5 November 2019
Innovative Bedfordshire care pilot launches to tackle parents’ substance misuse and keep families together
An innovative new pilot programme has been launched, aimed at supporting parents to address their substance misuse, concerns about their parenting and build a child-centred life.
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Thursday, 31 October 2019
Have your say on polling districts in Central Bedfordshire
We're conducting a review of our polling places and polling districts.
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Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Have your say on changes to schools in Shefford, Stotfold and the surrounding area
A public consultation has today (October 29) been launched on proposals to change schools in Shefford, Stotfold and the surrounding area.
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Friday, 25 October 2019
Gritney Spears or Gritty Gritty Bang Bang?
We’ve a fleet of ten spanking new gritter lorries coming to replace our 10-year-old ones. They need names.
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Friday, 25 October 2019
Firework season sparks council checks to keep the public safe
Ahead of 2019's firework season, our officers will be inspecting retailers to ensure they're storing fireworks safely.
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Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Biggleswade skatepark initial designs revealed as Central Bedfordshire Council seeks feedback
The initial designs for the new Biggleswade skatepark are being revealed to the public next week.
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Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Latest figures show children in the East of England awaiting adoption outnumber adopters by 2 to 1
The latest analysis published by the government shows that the East of England has nearly twice as many children awaiting adoptive families as there are adopters.
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Monday, 14 October 2019
Cranfield set for UK’s fastest broadband
Broadband infrastructure supplier Openreach is to use Cranfield as a test-bed for the UK’s fastest internet access.
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Monday, 14 October 2019
Award winning Central Bedfordshire foster carers celebrated at BBC Three Counties People Awards
Two local fostering couples have scooped the Gold and Bronze Awards at the BBC Three Counties People Awards - being recognised for the incredible difference they have made
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Monday, 14 October 2019
We've received Planning Inspector feedback on draft Local Plan
Following a public examination of Central Bedfordshire’s draft Local Plan this summer, The Planning Inspectorate has now provided us with formal feedback.
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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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Friday, 11 October 2019
Fifty not out for town’s ‘Mrs Lollipop’
Ampthill school crossing patrol officer Joyce Shaughnessy has clocked up an incredible fifty years in her role but has no plans to quit.
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Thursday, 10 October 2019
More than 8,000 cigarettes seized in illegal tobacco operation
A Dunstable shop owner has been convicted and fined for selling illegal tobacco products.
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Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Biggleswade pool open, after £1 million facelift
We've given the Saxon Leisure Centre in Biggleswade a facelift with new, modern, swimming pool changing facilities to make them more family-friendly and give customers more privacy.
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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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Tuesday, 8 October 2019
We're going to consult on changes to schools in Shefford, Stotfold and surrounding area
Along with headteachers and governing bodies across Shefford, Stotfold and surrounding areas, we've developed a joint plan for schools for the future.
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Monday, 7 October 2019
Trading standards warning over smuggled pup
Our trading standards team is warning well-meaning residents to be aware of the requirements for bringing a pet into the UK.
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Thursday, 3 October 2019
We've clarified consultation questionnaire
We've amended our public consultation over dog control and public drinking orders in response to feedback from residents about the clarity of one of our survey questions.
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Wednesday, 2 October 2019
Your library - a gateway to the digital world
Want to produce your own version of Who Do You Think You Are? Or indulge in your secret love for K-pop or old skool jungle? Or binge read a year’s worth of Hello! magazine?
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
Leighton Buzzard Library and Theatre goes back to the '70s with ruby anniversary celebrations
Leighton Buzzard Library and Theatre is celebrating its ruby anniversary next week – 40 years after it first opened its doors to the public.
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
Celebrating young people and youth workers in Central Bedfordshire
As part of this year’s National Youth Work Week we are involved in organising an event to celebrate the great work carried out by young people and youth workers across Central Bedfordshire
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
Children in care get movie star treatment at Council awards bash
An aspiring social worker that fled his war-torn homeland and a woman described as a ‘role model’ were both named Young Person of the Year at a movie-themed Children in Care Awards.
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
We're urging residents to take up the fight against scams
We are backing a grassroots scheme for a community-based effort against the spiralling number of scams and cons circulating throughout the area.
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Monday, 23 September 2019
Recycle Week: This is the year the people of Central Bedfordshire are ‘taking recycling into their own hands’!
In the biggest and best Recycle Week ever, running from 24-30 September, we're asking you to take recycling into your own hands and take action to protect our environment.
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Monday, 23 September 2019
Foster carers celebrated for their dedication to helping children
Our Celebration of Fostering event saw carers and their families praised for their dedication to helping give a stable and loving home to children in Bedfordshire.
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Friday, 20 September 2019
Libraries highlight censorship with Banned Books Week
What do Alice in Wonderland, blockbuster The Da Vinci Code and Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice have in common? They’ve all fallen foul of censorship.
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Friday, 20 September 2019
Get your idea off the ground with our help
With our partners, Community Catalysts, we're looking to help local people to start up small businesses or community ventures designed to care for and support other people in their local area.
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Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Football club scores a win in battle of the bars
More than 2000 took part in a public vote for their favourite licensed venues of 2019 across Dunstable and Houghton Regis to discover who had been crowned ‘Best Bar None’.
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Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Honours even in battle of the bars
More than 2000 took part in a public vote for their favourite licensed venues of 2019 across Leighton-Linslade to discover who had been crowned ‘Best Bar None’.
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Thursday, 12 September 2019
Central Bedfordshire Council signs up for £6.2 million Dunstable regeneration
Today (Thursday September 12), we signed up for £6.2 million of government funding from the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF), to help the regeneration and re-vitalisation of Dunstable town centre.
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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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Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Pix Brook Academy opens
A new school, Pix Brook Academy, opened its doors and welcomed new pupils for the first time on Wednesday September 4.
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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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Monday, 9 September 2019
Boys to be offered HPV vaccine for the first time
A free Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine will be offered to boys for the first time to help prevent the spread of HPV and stop certain types of cancers forming.
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Thursday, 5 September 2019
It’s time to apply for your child’s school place for September 2020
School place applications are now open for children who are either due to start their education in September 2020, or transfer to middle, secondary or upper school.
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Thursday, 5 September 2019
Woburn Sands Band receives Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
Hundreds of people joined the Woburn Sands Band at a special event where they were presented with The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
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Monday, 2 September 2019
Leighton Buzzard High Street gets a traditional makeover with street printing
We have embraced the new street printing technology from Eurovia and have trialled this in Leighton Buzzard
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Friday, 23 August 2019
Family atmosphere at council care home rated one of the best
Biggleswade’s Abbotsbury Residential Home, run by Central Bedfordshire Council, is rated as one of the best in the country by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its family atmosphere.
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Friday, 23 August 2019
The GCSE results are here!
Students all over Central Bedfordshire have received their GCSE results yesterday, 22 August 2019.
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Tuesday, 20 August 2019
A new model for power investment - Investment in 240MW Supergrid for Central Bedfordshire through Housing Infrastructure Fund
We have allocated £40M of £70M Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) grant to a ground breaking first 240MW Supergrid which will boost power supply over the whole of Central Bedfordshire and beyond.
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Tuesday, 20 August 2019
New school places for Thornhill Primary School in Houghton Regis approved
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive has today (Tuesday, 20 August 2019) approved expansion of Thornhill Primary School.
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Tuesday, 20 August 2019
More school places for Ivel Valley
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive has today (20 August 2019) approved a proposal to increase the number of school places available at Ivel Valley Community Special School.
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Tuesday, 20 August 2019
New community grant schemes approved
Central Bedfordshire is investing £700k in new grant schemes this year, designed to support local groups to meet the needs of their communities.
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Tuesday, 20 August 2019
New Parking Strategy approved for Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive has today (Tuesday, 20 August) approved the decision to adopt a revised parking strategy.
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Monday, 19 August 2019
£70million of funding for new schools and services secured for Biggleswade
Central Bedfordshire Council, working with partners including Biggleswade Town Council, has been granted £70million of central government funding for Biggleswade.
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Monday, 19 August 2019
Quitting smoking just became a whole lot easier with a new free app
A new FREE mobile app has been launched by the Stop Smoking Service to help smokers kick the habit for good and stay nicotine free.
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Thursday, 15 August 2019
The wait is over, A-level results are in
This morning (15 August) students all over Central Bedfordshire discovered the outcome of studying hard over the last two years.
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Wednesday, 14 August 2019
Houghton Regis man fined after being caught littering on council CCTV
A local man captured littering on CCTV in Dunstable has been fined over £1,300, after he failed to pay the original smaller fixed penalty.
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Monday, 5 August 2019
Our new website that’s just the job for careers and education advice
We've launched a brand-new website designed to provide residents aged 15-30 years old with advice and guidance on careers and education.
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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
Curfew and fine for Leighton Buzzard woman found guilty of Council Tax Support fraud
A woman with four jobs from Leighton Buzzard who fraudulently claimed a reduction in her council tax of over £3000, has pleaded guilty at Luton Magistrates Court on 30 July.
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Toy Story 4 and woodland crafts for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We have teamed up with SNAP Parent Carer Forum to offer a film screening of Toy Story 4, woodland crafts and games for families who have children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
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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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Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Climbing wall session for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We have teamed up with SNAP Parent Carer Forum to offer a climbing wall session at Flitwick Leisure Centre.
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019
HRH The Princess Royal visits the Forest of Marston Vale
HRH The Princess Royal visited the Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park on 30 July to dedicate the Forest of Marston Vale to the The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.
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Friday, 26 July 2019
Make sure you can vote – look out for a form coming through your door
We're asking you to look out for the annual Household Enquiry Forms (HEF) which will be delivered from 2 August to every property in Central Bedfordshire.
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Wednesday, 24 July 2019
Free leisure taster sessions for public at Dunstable Centre
In partnership with SLL, we're offering a range free taster session and classes at the new Dunstable Centre from Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August.
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Wednesday, 24 July 2019
Dodgy car trader fined almost £20,000 for misleading customers
A Hockliffe car dealer has been fined again after our Trading Standards Officers continued to receive complaints about his trading practices, despite him being prosecuted in 2017.
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Friday, 19 July 2019
We're going to develop a climate change plan
We've agreed to prioritise responding to climate change. A proposal to develop a plan was discussed at our Council meeting yesterday (18 July), and received unanimous support.
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Thursday, 18 July 2019
Digital fingerprint artwork unveiled in the new Dunstable Library
A unique digital art installation, which has been created with the help of four schools and Autism Bedfordshire, was unveiled in the new Dunstable Library last week (10 July).
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Wednesday, 17 July 2019
Join our fun outdoor events in Central Bedfordshire to celebrate ‘Love Parks Week’
We are celebrating Love Parks Week by holding a series of activities to inspire people of all ages to play, explore, exercise and relax, running from 24 July – 2 August.
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Wednesday, 17 July 2019
New wildlife artwork to mark local cycle routes
With the support of Sustrans, we have installed two attractive bespoke pieces of artwork on national cycling routes in locations close to Dunstable and Luton Airport.
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Monday, 15 July 2019
Six Green Flags to fly across Central Bedfordshire parks
Six open spaces in Central Bedfordshire have today been recognised as some of the best community-run green spaces in the country in the UK’s National Green Flag Awards 2019.
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Thursday, 11 July 2019
Ampthill Proms instrumental in showcasing music education
Young people performing on the same Ampthill Proms bill as Britain’s Got Talent-winning singers Collabro demonstrated the importance of music education.
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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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Thursday, 11 July 2019
Four convicted for Blue Badge fraud
We led a crackdown on Blue Badge disabled parking fraud and saw another four devious drivers successfully convicted of wrongful use of a disabled person’s badge on 9 July.
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Monday, 8 July 2019
Library and teachers help inspire local schoolgirl’s literary success
Local schoolgirl, Nyah Atkinson of Thornhill Primary School in Houghton Regis, has made it through to the recent semi-final of BBC Radio 2’s prestigious ‘500-words’ story writing competition.
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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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Thursday, 4 July 2019
Blast-off into summer with the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge
We're calling for children to sign up to ‘Space Chase’, the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019
A ‘wheely’ successful way to re‘cycle’ your old bikes!
We were once again thrilled by the response to our latest call for unneeded bicycles.
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Tuesday, 25 June 2019
Have your say on new placement strategy for children in care
We are consulting on a new strategy to ensure it has good quality homes for children in its care and further improve on its ‘good’ Ofsted rating for ensuring they have safe and stable homes
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Monday, 24 June 2019
We raised the flag in honour of Armed Forces Day
We raised the flag for our service men and women ahead of Armed Forces Day at a special ceremony held today (24 June).
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Monday, 24 June 2019
Rogue managing agent fined over £2,000
A council crackdown about new government rules to do with shared housing has seen a managing agent successfully convicted for failing to properly license his property.
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Friday, 21 June 2019
Dunstable school gets national recognition for encouraging eco-friendly transport
Dunstable school becomes first in Central Bedfordshire to achieve Modeshift STARS award.
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Thursday, 20 June 2019
Singing kids star on stage
School children from all over Central Bedfordshire took to the stage over the last two weeks to sing their hearts out in a series of unique performances at a professional venue.
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Friday, 14 June 2019
Climate change the inspiration for music from young, songwriting debutants
A synth-pop tune tackling young people’s concerns over climate change is among the compositions from first-time songwriters – the result of a pioneering course which will return next month.
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Thursday, 13 June 2019
Young people bring ‘laughter and energy’ to care home
The residents of a care home in Leighton Buzzard are benefitting from a new befriending scheme which brings the young and not-so-young together.
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Government's ‘East-West Champion’ visits A421 construction site to see progress on upgrading the road between the M1 and Milton Keynes
On Friday 7 June, local MP Iain Stewart visited the A421 site to take a look at the progress that we've made with our contractors on the latest leg of a project to upgrade a key section of the road.
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Couple who bring people together at Christmas receive special volunteer award
Ampthill couple, Alex and Jackie Vickers were recipients of the ‘Panel’s Choice Award’ at the Cheering Volunteering Awards and celebration evening which took place at the Grove Theatre, in Dunstable.
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Inspirational Emily awarded ‘Young Volunteer of the Year’
Hundreds of people turned out to see Emily McCabe from Houghton Regis receive her award as Central Bedfordshire’s ‘Young Volunteer of the Year’ at the ‘Cheering Volunteering’ awards ceremony
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Sports and Wellbeing Award for Leighton Linslade’s Rotary Club
A project to establish affordable and sustainable sporting opportunities for those in the community with disabilities, saw The Rotary Club of Leighton Linslade earn a ‘Cheering Volunteering’ award.
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Claps for Clare as she receives ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award
Hundreds of people turned out to see Clare Kilby from Stotfold receive her award as Central Bedfordshire’s ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the fifth annual ‘Cheering Volunteering’ awards ceremony.
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Celebrating Central Bedfordshire’s volunteers
Hundreds of people turned out last Tuesday night (4 June) to celebrate the inspiring achievements of Central Bedfordshire’s volunteers.
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Jubilant applause for Jan as she receives ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award
Hundreds of people turned out to see Janet Burgess from Houghton Regis receive her award as Central Bedfordshire’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ at the fifth annual ‘Cheering Volunteering’ awards ceremony.
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Council donates trees to the local community
As part of our project to upgrade the A421 road links between Junction 13 of the M1 motorway in Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, we have been out donating tree saplings to the local community.
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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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Tuesday, 11 June 2019
Stay alert to phone scams after vulnerable victim conned out of large sum of money
We are warning people to be wary of telephone scams after a vulnerable local resident was conned into handing over large sums of money last year.
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Monday, 10 June 2019
Council orders owner to repair dilapidated listed building in Dunstable
The owner of a listed building that has become an infamous local eyesore has been ordered to renovate it. We told the owner of number 4, High Street South in Dunstable - PizzaRoma
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Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Pubs and clubs in the race to be declared Best Bar None
Voting is now open for the People’s Choice prize in this year’s Best Bar None Awards.
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Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Another chance to show an old bike some love
We're again calling for unwanted and outgrown bikes to be donated to their bike recycling scheme.
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Tuesday, 4 June 2019
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Bedfordshire Winners 2019
Buckingham Palace has announced The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service winners for 2019.
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Monday, 3 June 2019
Elections for a parent governor representative for Overview and Scrutiny Committee
We have recently undertaken an election to appoint four parent governor representatives on the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
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Monday, 3 June 2019
New £20million Dunstable Centre now open!
The Centre replaces the old leisure centre and library in the town with brand-new state-of-the-art facilities, but the new building is so much more than a leisure centre and library.
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Thursday, 30 May 2019
New children’s festival coming to Houghton Hall Park in June
If you are looking for something to do with your children, a brand-new festival for kids is being held at Central Bedfordshire Council’s Houghton Hall Park, on Park Road North in Houghton Regis.
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Wednesday, 29 May 2019
Ampthill and Shefford are Britain’s top places to live, according to national newspaper
We have learnt that two of our towns rank first and second for Britain’s top small and medium-sized towns to live in, according to an article published in The Telegraph newspaper on Saturday.
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Thursday, 23 May 2019
Central Bedfordshire foster carers get Royal recognition at Buckingham Palace
‘Once-in-a-lifetime experience’ of being honoured for the work they do with an invitation to a Royal Garden Party and the chance to speak with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
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Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Motorist prosecuted for using deceased wife’s disabled parking badge
A council-led crackdown on Blue Badge disabled parking fraud has seen another driver successfully convicted for wrongful use of a disabled person’s badge yesterday (Tuesday, 21 May).
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Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Have your say on proposals for improving schools for children with special needs
We're consulting on proposals to improve special provision for children and young people with education, health and care (EHC) plans after being allocated £700,000 from the Department for Education.
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019
Tiger tackles LGBT+ mental health issues at prestigious Royal College conference
One of our Youth Parliament members has pledged to continue ‘breaking the stigma that still sadly exists’ for young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) people.
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Monday, 20 May 2019
Lord-Lieutenant’s Service of Thanksgiving for Voluntary Organisations
Over 400 people from across Bedfordshire came together at St Mary’s Church, Woburn on Sunday 19 May 2019 to celebrate the work of the Voluntary Organisations in Bedfordshire
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Thursday, 16 May 2019
2019 Executive Members for Central Bedfordshire Council confirmed
Central Bedfordshire Council has held its first full Council meeting since the 2 May elections.
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Thursday, 16 May 2019
Can you #changeafuture like foster carers Sharon, Abigail and Chloe?
This year’s Foster Care Fortnight is underway with an appeal for people in Central Bedfordshire who could help change a child’s life.
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Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Etonbury ‘Green Wheel’ Walking Route to formally open on Sunday, 19 May
The Etonbury Green Wheel walking route will be formally opened this Sunday, 19 May.
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Wednesday, 8 May 2019
Dunstable Centre to open 3 June 2019
After extensive discussions with our building contractors, we are sorry to advise that the opening of the new £20.1 million Dunstable Centre will be postponed until Monday 3 June.
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Friday, 3 May 2019
Election results announced
Voters across Central Bedfordshire have elected a new council made up of 41 Conservative councillors, 13 Independents, three Liberal Democrat, one Labour councillor and one UK Independence Party
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Friday, 3 May 2019
Have your say on new school places for Thornhill Primary School in Houghton Regis
Please have your say on our proposal to expand Thornhill Primary School in Houghton Regis, in order to provide 60 new schools places in each year group for the 2021/22 school year.
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Friday, 3 May 2019
Have your say on proposed increase of school places at Ivel Valley Special School, Biggleswade
We're consulting on a proposal to increase the number of school places available at Ivel Valley Community Special School in Biggleswade, from 170 to 200.
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Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Parents and pupils to stride out during Walk to School Week
Schools throughout Central Bedfordshire will be getting active on their way to school during ‘Walk to School Week’ (20 to 24 May). Children and their parents are being encouraged to swap four wheels f
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Monday, 29 April 2019
Council says help ‘cool the climate’ by home composting
We are asking residents to help 'cool the climate' by composting at home during the nineteenth annual international Compost Awareness Week, which is being held from 5 to 11 May 2019.
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Wednesday, 24 April 2019
Children charged with changing the tune in broken orchestra experience
Fixing a broken orchestra is the challenge for hundreds of schoolchildren in an award-nominated music event aimed at inspiring more young people to learn an instrument.
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Wednesday, 24 April 2019
New technology cuts the cost of road repairs
We have been out and about trialling new technology to repair local roads. The new machine recycles the existing road surface, which both saves money and cuts down on the repair time compared to tradi
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Wednesday, 24 April 2019
Council fines more disabled parking cheats
A council-led crackdown on Blue Badge disabled parking fraud saw two unscrupulous drivers successfully convicted of wrongful use of a disabled person’s badge yesterday (Tuesday, 23 April).
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Tuesday, 16 April 2019
Barnardo's to provide our supervised contact service
We've awarded children's charity Barnardo's with a new contract, aimed at ensuring that children looked after by us can continue to have safe contact with their birth families.
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Tuesday, 16 April 2019
Most Central Bedfordshire children offered first-preference school
Today’s the day (Tuesday, 16 April) that children across Central Bedfordshire are discovering where they will be starting school or transferring to middle school in September.
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Tuesday, 16 April 2019
New community café to open in Leighton Buzzard next week
Final preparations are being made ahead of the launch of Café in the Park', an exciting project that will bring the community together at a new café facility in Parson’s Close Recreation Ground, at th
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Monday, 15 April 2019
Give your old bikes a new life this Easter!
We're encouraging residents to start their spring cleaning this Easter, and especially want old bicycles that are outgrown or no longer needed.
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Monday, 15 April 2019
Council initiative aims to boost children’s emotional wellbeing
We are training schools in the use of innovative play techniques to help support children with social, emotional or mental health difficulties.
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Recycle all your eggstra packaging this Easter
If you're lucky enough to be visited by the Easter Bunny you may notice that more waste is created at Easter.
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Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Tilsworth man fined over smoke nuisance
A man from Tilsworth has been ordered to pay fines of over £2,300 this month, after he repeatedly lit bonfires despite being served with a legal notice to stop.
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Monday, 8 April 2019
Council support for tackling exploitation, domestic and sexual abuse
Multi-agency priorities of ending exploitation, tackling domestic and sexual abuse and investigating the impact of substance misuse have been given support by our Executive.
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Thursday, 4 April 2019
Council supports local communities to clean-up as part of country’s biggest environmental campaign
We are encouraging local town and parish councils to organise community litter picks as part of the Great British Spring Clean 2019, a national campaign to tidy up our country. This is the third time
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Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Pix Brook Academy pre-planning consultation drop-in session
We will be holding a Pix Brook Academy drop-in session on Friday, 5 April from 3pm to 7pm for local residents to view initial plans and ask questions about the new free school.
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Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Dunstable businessman fined over £6,500 for selling phoney and dangerous goods
A man from Dunstable has been ordered to pay over £6,500 this month after selling unsafe and fake products to his customers.
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Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Dunstable man fined for dumping 1400 litres of used motor oil
A man from Dunstable has been fined more than £2,450 after being caught on CCTV fly-tipping used motor oil and engine oil filters in French’s Avenue, Dunstable.
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Tuesday, 2 April 2019
Measles - have you been vaccinated?
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness which spreads very easily.
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Tuesday, 2 April 2019
TV-style generation project boosts confidence of young and old
Dunstable has recreated its own version of smash-hit TV show Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds, after teaming children with elderly independent living residents to see what they can learn from each ot
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Thursday, 21 March 2019
We're getting government funding to clean up our high streets
We heard this week that we're to receive just over £49,000 of government funding to help clean up the high streets and pavements in our town centres.
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Wednesday, 6 March 2019
Pedal to the medal for Central Bedfordshire schools’ challenge
We all know that being active is good for us and, for those of us with children, we also know the frustration of trying to get a parking space near the busy school gates.
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Wednesday, 6 March 2019
HRH The Princess Royal visits Leighton-Linslade’s Citizens Advice Service
Leighton-Linslade played host to a very special visitor this week when Her Royal Highness Royal toured the offices of the town’s Citizens Advice service in Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
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Tuesday, 5 March 2019
We're supporting National Apprenticeship Week, 2019
This week (Monday 4 to Friday 8 March) is National Apprenticeship Week – and we will be taking the opportunity to highlight the benefits that apprenticeships offer.
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Friday, 1 March 2019
Delight as most Central Bedfordshire pupils granted first choice secondary/upper school
Central Bedfordshire has maintained its high standard in providing secondary and upper schools as almost all young people have been granted one of their preferred choices for the 2019/20 academic year
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Friday, 22 February 2019
A few minutes of your time could help those affected by domestic abuse
We are asking people to share their experiences of domestic abuse through a short survey.
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Friday, 22 February 2019
Central Bedfordshire Council agrees budget
At a meeting of the full Council, the budget for Central Bedfordshire a budget was approved which will limit a council tax increase to only 1% and will see increased investment in key services.
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Thursday, 21 February 2019
M&S Foodhall now open in Leighton-Linslade’s Grovebury Road Retail Park
The long-anticipated Marks & Spencer (M&S) Foodhall in the Grovebury Road Retail Park in Leighton-Linslade opened in February, bringing with it 46 new local jobs.
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Wednesday, 20 February 2019
Central Bedfordshire Council will be holding a Jobs Fair at the Methodist Church in Dunstable on the 27 February
Come and meet local employers promoting their current vacancies and get support to find work at an upcoming jobs fair.
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Tuesday, 12 February 2019
Houghton Regis man fined after being caught fly-tipping on our CCTV
A local man captured on CCTV fly-tipping a wardrobe and a Christmas tree has been fined almost £1,700, after he failed to pay the original smaller fixed penalty.
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Monday, 11 February 2019
Planning application submitted for crematorium in Steppingley
We've submitted a planning application to build a new and contemporary crematorium off Fordfield Road in Steppingley, near Flitwick. Last year, we held a number of public events to gather feedback on
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Friday, 8 February 2019
New immersive spin studio coming soon to Flitwick Leisure Centre
The public will soon be able to cycle underwater, through a metropolis or jungle, or even up a glacier in a new indoor spin studio being installed at Flitwick Leisure Centre.
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Thursday, 7 February 2019
New foster care loan scheme to improve children’s lives
Our Executive has approved a new loan scheme to enable foster carers and adopters to adapt their homes and increase their capacity to look after vulnerable children and improve their lives.
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Thursday, 7 February 2019
Your chance to give the new Houghton Regis Central building a permanent name
We're asking local people to suggest names for a landmark building in the heart of Houghton Regis.
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Wednesday, 6 February 2019
New changing facilities at Saxon Leisure Centre
The Saxon Leisure Centre in Biggleswade is set to receive new swimming pool changing facilities costing £1 million.
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Wednesday, 6 February 2019
We're going to build affordable homes for the community
We're to set up our own company to ensure more affordable new homes are built in the area. The move aims to rectify a market shortfall, and was agreed by our Executive yesterday (5 February 2019).
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Wednesday, 6 February 2019
Two school expansions approved for Leighton Buzzard
Our Executive approved school expansions for Gilbert Inglefield Academy and Vandyke Upper School, at its meeting on Tuesday 5 February, 2019.
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Wednesday, 6 February 2019
National survey seeks local views from customers on social care services
A survey will be dropping on the doormats of customers who receive care and support services throughout February to March 2019.
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Wednesday, 6 February 2019
We're recruiting more officers to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour
We will be funding 12 new community safety officers to work alongside the police and communities to help tackle community safety issues.
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Friday, 1 February 2019
We're going to pilot high-tech roads
We've been chosen to trial the latest innovative road and pavement surfaces, after securing £1.05 million of funding from the Department of Transport
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Tuesday, 29 January 2019
Statement on new Dunstable Centre construction progress
The shell of the new Dunstable Centre building is now largely complete: the new library, health and fitness suite, new group exercise studios, sports hall, squash courts, café, day care accommodation
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Tuesday, 29 January 2019
Beecroft Academy is riding high
Whilst the festive season might seem like a distant memory for most of us, there was still a little bit of Christmas sparkle at Beecroft Academy in Dunstable last week.
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Tuesday, 29 January 2019
Barton-le-Clay car trader fined for misleading customers
A Barton-le-Clay second hand car dealer has been fined after our trading standards officers received several complaints about his business' trading practices.
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Friday, 25 January 2019
Have your say on design of new £200,000 skatepark at Biggleswade
We're consulting on our plans to build a new skatepark to replace the one on Chambers Way in Biggleswade, which is near our Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre.
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Friday, 25 January 2019
Parent governor representatives sought for our children’s committee
We're seeking nominees for four volunteer parent governor representative roles on our Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
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Thursday, 24 January 2019
Ringing the changes for new Dunstable wedding venue
Couples who want to tie the knot in Dunstable, have a new venue, Priory House, for their nuptials.
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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
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Friday, 18 January 2019
Cheering Volunteering is back for 2019!
Following the success of previous events, Cheering Volunteering returns this year.
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Monday, 14 January 2019
Have your say on proposed merger of Flitwick school and pre-school
We've launched a statutory consultation regarding a proposed change of age range for Templefield Lower School which would enable a merger between the school and Windmill Pre-School.
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Monday, 14 January 2019
Come along to public information events about the plans for the former Flitwick leisure centre site
We will be holding two public drop-in information events to answer questions about our plans for the former leisure centre site on Steppingley Road in Flitwick.
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Friday, 11 January 2019
Be the voice of your community - become a councillor
With local elections planned for 2 May 2019, we're inviting residents to consider standing as local councillors. If you are passionate, proactive and want to make a difference, then it could be for yo
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Thursday, 10 January 2019
New 'dial-a-ride' community transport service launched
We were proud to host an official launch of the new 'dial-a-ride' community transport service, which provides minibuses to 50 different parishes in the mid and east of Central Bedfordshire.
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Wednesday, 9 January 2019
Rogue landlord fined over £10,000
We've successfully prosecuted a landlord for not making necessary improvements to his property.
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Tuesday, 8 January 2019
Council agrees draft budget for consultation
Today, our Executive approved our draft budget for consultation and called on everyone who lives and works in Central Bedfordshire to have their say on proposals to invest some £196 million on public se
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Sunday, 6 January 2019
New Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Central Bedfordshire
Improving mental health and wellbeing, giving people the support they need to help themselves and preparing for housing growth are all key priorities in Central Bedfordshire Health and Wellbeing Board
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Friday, 4 January 2019
Have your say on Edward Peake Middle School expansion plans
We have moved to the next stage of a proposal to expand Edward Peake Church of England Middle School by 60 places in each year group.
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Friday, 4 January 2019
Come along to public information events about the A421 road upgrade
We will be holding two free public drop-in information events to answer questions and queries from the public about our project to complete the A421 road upgrade into Milton Keynes.
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Friday, 4 January 2019
Have your say on new school places in Houghton Regis
We're inviting residents to have their say on a proposal to provide new school places in Houghton Regis, in response to current and future housing development on the HRN1 development.
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Thursday, 3 January 2019
New Year's Honours List 2019
HM The Queen's New Year's Honours List for 2019 has been announced and includes fifteen Bedfordshire recipients. Those who have been successful are as follows:
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Thursday, 3 January 2019
Our social worker has been awarded an MBE
One of our officers, who has been given an MBE for her services to social work and social work education, has said she feels "honoured" to have received the award.
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Thursday, 3 January 2019
Have your say on council spending plans, savings and council tax
Central Bedfordshire residents are urged to have their say on council spending plans for the next financial year, as outlined in the budget proposals.
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Wednesday, 12 December 2018
Hundreds attend council's Find Your Future event
Our Find Your Future careers and employment fair proved a big success, with more than 800 people passing through the doors of The Rufus Centre.
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Wednesday, 5 September 2018
New Senior Coroner for Bedfordshire and Luton
As the lead authority for the Bedfordshire and Luton Coronial Area (incorporating Bedford Borough Council, Luton Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council), we're pleased to announce the appoin
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Wednesday, 11 July 2018
Ceremony marks ‘topping out’ of new Dunstable Centre
Construction of the new Dunstable Centre reached another milestone this week, with a 'Topping Out Ceremony' to celebrate the building construction reaching its highest point.
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Sunday, 25 March 2018
Dunstable woman fined more than £1,400 for fly-tipping offence
A woman from Dunstable has been fined more than £1,400 this month after fly-tipping in Kensworth Quarry.
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Sunday, 25 March 2018
Planning application submitted for future M1 to A6 Link road
We've put in a planning application for its proposed M1 to A6 Link Road. The new strategic link road would run from the A6 Barton Road to junction 11a of the M1 motorway, joining up to the A5-M1 Link
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Sunday, 25 March 2018
We'll be undertaking pothole repairs
We're back out with our ‘spray injection patching’ machine, which quickly tackles potholes ‘on the go’.
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Thursday, 22 March 2018
Introducing All Saints View: the new name for Houghton Regis Central
The local community took to their keyboards and forms to vote on a short list of names for a new, landmark independent living scheme in the heart of Houghton Regis.
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Thursday, 22 March 2018
Your last chance to make nominations for this year’s Cheering Volunteering event!
The nomination deadline for this year's Cheering Volunteering event is fast approaching; applications will close at midday on Monday, 8 April 2019.
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Thursday, 22 March 2018
Dunstable Centre to reopen on 13 May after £20 million investment
The new £20.1 million Dunstable Centre will be open to the public on 13 May!
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Monday, 19 March 2018
We formally mark start of work to upgrade A421 into Milton Keynes
We formally recognised the start of our project to upgrade a key section of the A421 road into dual carriageway with a ground-breaking event held last Friday (15 March).
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Sunday, 18 March 2018
Say something if you see something on National CSE Awareness Day
Today (Monday) is National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day and we are joining organisations across Bedfordshire, urging people to say something if they see something and help combat child sexu
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Thursday, 15 March 2018
Our apprentice, Kirsten, scoops national Apprentice of Year award
Kirsten Moore, a first-year apprentice in our Public Health Stop Smoking Team, has triumphed to become joint-winner of the Public Services People Managers Assocation's Apprentice of the Year 2019 awar
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Wednesday, 14 March 2018
We urge residents not to lose their vote
We're encouraging local residents who have not yet registered to vote to register to vote online (link opens in new window) and have a say on who represents them locally. However, residents don’t need
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Sunday, 11 March 2018
Short list of names announced at Houghton Regis ground-breaking event
Your own space and a ready-made community. Freedom to be independent and access to care and support if you need it. A safe and secure place to live and links to the local community.
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Sunday, 11 March 2018
HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Presentation of Certificates of Meritorious Service at RAF Henlow
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy press release