News published July 2025
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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.
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Monday, 7 July 2025
We've launched a consultation on our Licensing Policy
We're inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to have their say on proposed changes to our Licensing Policy.
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Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Bedfordshire councils launch public consultation on Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Bedfordshire’s historic landscapes and diverse habitats and species are to benefit from a new, locally-led plan to help reverse a decline in nature and support wildlife recovery across the county.
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Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Impressive Leighton Leisure and Community Centre tops out
Work is underway on a superb new leisure and community centre in Leighton Buzzard where residents will enjoy modern sports, fitness, and community facilities.