News published July 2022
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Friday, 29 July 2022
Avian Influenza
A case of avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed near Blunham. The confirmed case is on a private property and isn’t a wild bird.
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Thursday, 28 July 2022
Landowners fined for breaking planning rules
Owners of land in Haynes who failed to comply with our enforcement notice after erecting a large building and new access on their land without planning permission have been fined over £5,000
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Wednesday, 27 July 2022
Work completes on new Thornhill Primary School building
Thornhill Primary School has been handed the keys to its new state-of-the-art teaching block, paving the way for pupils to start lessons in the building from the new term in September.
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Wednesday, 27 July 2022
New electric vehicle charging scheme trialled in Central Bedfordshire
Our new initiative is making the charging of electric vehicles at home safer and easier for residents without off-street parking.
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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
Central Bedfordshire flies the flag with some of the country’s best parks
Six parks and open spaces in Central Bedfordshire have been recognised as being amongst the best in the country in the UK’s National Green Flag Awards 2022.
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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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Monday, 25 July 2022
Sun is shining for Solar Together – record number of registrations received
Over 5,225 registrations have been submitted for the first Bedfordshire-wide Solar Together group buying scheme, 70% more than forecasted. Original forecast expected just over 3,000 registrations.
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Monday, 25 July 2022
Council votes to support LGA’S Debate Not Hate campaign
A motion to support the Local Government Association’s Debate Not Hate campaign was agreed at Central Bedfordshire Council’s Full Council meeting on Thursday 21 July 2022.
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Monday, 25 July 2022
We've launched a free booklet full of fun summer activities for parents and children
The free booklets can be collected from our children's centres.