News published May 2025
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Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Update on the new Local Plan for our area
Over the past 12 months, we've been engaging with residents to help shape the new Local Plan. We'd like to give you an update on where we are up to with that.
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Monday, 19 May 2025
Housing Matters - May 2025
Read the May 2025 edition of Housing Matters.
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Friday, 16 May 2025
Businesses: Are you ready for the single-use vape law changes from 1 June 2025?
From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use (disposable) vapes across the UK.
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Friday, 16 May 2025
New Chair and Vice Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council announced
On Thursday, 15 May, Councillor Kevin Collins was appointed as Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council and Councillor Vicky Malone has been appointed as Vice Chair.
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Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Silsoe Horticulture Centre hosts heartfelt VE Day celebration
Silsoe Horticulture Centre welcomed guests from Willow Branch and Bee Hive Day Centres to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a meaningful day of joy and memories.
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Thursday, 8 May 2025
New bus contract secured for Leighton Buzzard and Linslade
We are pleased to announce Centrebus Ltd has been awarded the contract to operate Leighton’s town bus service from 1 June 2025, following a competitive tendering process.
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Wednesday, 7 May 2025
‘Good’ rating for children’s home in Biggleswade
Maythorn children’s home in Biggleswade has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following a recent inspection, carried out over two days.
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Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Work begins on new teaching block and sports facility at Dunton Junior School
Work has officially begun on a brand-new teaching block and multi-use games area (MUGA) at Dunton Junior CofE School.
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Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Celebrating pupil experience as Autism Centre of Excellence officially opens in Biggleswade
Students with autism and related needs have told how a dedicated, inclusive space for them at Stratton School in Biggleswade has been helping them and their achievements in education.
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Tuesday, 6 May 2025
We're ramping up action against Blue Badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire
Our focused operation has placed 5 drivers under investigation for the misuse of Blue Badge permits, with potential legal action pending.