News published July 2025
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Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Dunstable shop shut down for selling illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco
We've taken action to protect local residents by securing a closure order against a Dunstable shop that repeatedly sold illegal tobacco and vaping products.
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Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Central Bedfordshire libraries launch 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: “Story Garden”
Our libraries are inviting children to explore the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden: Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors, launching on 18 July 2025 and running until 6 September.
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Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Don’t lose your voice - residents in Central Bedfordshire urged to look out for their voter registration details
Residents are being asked to make sure their electoral registration details are up to date. Being on the electoral register means you can vote in elections. Expect an email or letter shortly.
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Tuesday, 15 July 2025
A year of impact: how the UKSPF is transforming Central Bedfordshire
We're celebrating a successful year of delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
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Monday, 14 July 2025
We welcome government’s early years strategy
We welcome a new plan from the government, called ‘Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life’, which aims to improve support for children and families from pregnancy to age 5.
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Monday, 14 July 2025
HAF programme returns this summer with free activities for children
Our popular Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is returning for summer 2025.
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Friday, 11 July 2025
Have your say on our SEND strategy – your voice matters
We've launched a consultation asking for views on our special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) strategy for 2025 to 2028.
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Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Housing Matters - July 2025
Read the July 2025 edition of Housing Matters.
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Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Empowering young people to take the lead on climate action
We have launched a new Sustainable Student Programme, offering young people in Years 10–12 (aged 14 to 17) the opportunity to explore climate change.
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Monday, 7 July 2025
Your voice matters: Help shape the future of your local community
We're inviting residents to take part in an important review that shapes how your local area is represented and governed.