News published October 2025
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Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Young Carers team wins silver at Social Worker of the Year Awards
Our Young Carers team have been recognised nationally for their dedication and excellence in supporting children and families.
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Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Firework season sparks safety checks across Central Bedfordshire
As Bonfire Night approaches, our Trading Standards team is stepping up its annual safety inspections of fireworks retailers.
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Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Remembrance Day Road Closures: Sunday 9 November 2025
Road closures and closure times for Sunday 9 November 2025.
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Monday, 27 October 2025
New X75 bus route to Cambridge launches Monday 5 January 2026
We're pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new bus service connecting Biggleswade, Sandy, and Potton directly to Cambridge.
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Thursday, 23 October 2025
We're supporting National Adoption Week campaign to bust misconceptions
We’re backing National Adoption Week (20–25 Oct) to bust myths around adoption, as 12% fewer families have registered to adopt compared to last year.
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Thursday, 23 October 2025
Inspiring Music and Young Sounds celebrate one year of transforming music education in Central Bedfordshire
Pupils, staff and guests marked one year of a music pilot at Sandy Secondary School, run by Inspiring Music, our music service, and national charity Young Sounds UK.
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Wednesday, 22 October 2025
A national survey seeks the views of carers
We've sent out the national Adult Carers Survey 2025 to a sample of around 900 carers living in Central Bedfordshire.
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Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Have your say on proposed changes to school admission arrangements in Central Bedfordshire
We've launched a public consultation on proposed changes to school admission arrangements at 3 schools from September 2027.
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Monday, 20 October 2025
Approved Air Quality Action Plan for Sandy
We've approved a new Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for Sandy, following our Executive Committee meeting held on 7 October 2025.
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Thursday, 16 October 2025
Help us count the trees – join the Tree Tally today!
We're calling on residents, landowners, schools, and community groups to take part in the Tree Tally survey and help shape the future of our green spaces.