News published April 2024
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Monday, 29 April 2024
We're consulting on 2 strategies to shape the future of arts and culture, and the future of libraries in Central Bedfordshire
We're calling on residents and cultural organisations to share their views on 2 draft strategies planning for the future of arts and culture, and libraries in Central Bedfordshire.
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Friday, 26 April 2024
We are addressing changes to voting and candidacy rights for EU Citizens
We will soon be writing to EU citizens registered to vote, to let them know about legal changes to their voting and candidacy rights effective from 7 May, 2024.
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Thursday, 25 April 2024
Parent governor academy school representative elected to our children’s committee
A new academy school parent governor representative has been elected to our Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
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Thursday, 25 April 2024
Young carers enjoyed well-deserved break over Easter holidays
Young carers from Central Bedfordshire were treated to a series of exciting and well-deserved activities over Easter, providing them with a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities.
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Council staff board autism bus to mark neurodiversity week
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, staff immersed themselves in a virtual reality experience to help them understand the challenges that autistic people face on a daily basis.
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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, 19 April 2024
Central Bedfordshire Council cuts councillor allowances
Councillors agreed last night (Thursday, 18 April 2024) at the meeting of the Full Council to reduce the allowances for councillors in order to contribute to savings being made by the Council.
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Friday, 19 April 2024
Council priorities reflect residents' priorities
Central Bedfordshire Council set out its commitments to residents in a newly adopted strategic plan.
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Wednesday, 17 April 2024
We have been selected as early adopter of a new wraparound childcare programme
We have been selected as an ‘early adopter’ of the government’s National Wraparound Childcare Programme, ahead of the national launch in September 2024.
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Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Community building renovation opens up learning opportunities for young people
Young people at risk of disengaging from mainstream education have learned new vocational skills as part of a project to refurbish the Downside Community Centre for the benefit of the community.