Five more community projects have been given the go ahead, on top of the 11 announced back in October, through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
Last week (commencing 11 November), we carried out a range of activity in support of Sceptre, a national initiative designed to highlight the dangers and consequences of carrying knives.
Arts and culture in Central Bedfordshire will be getting individual grants of up to £20,000 as new funding is made available for organisations and individuals working in the sector.
As Bonfire Night approaches, our trading standards officers ramp up safety checks on fireworks retailers. Inspections kick off in late October to prevent unsafe or illegal fireworks from reaching you.
We have issued a Closure Order against a shop in Leighton Buzzard for selling illegal tobacco and vapes, with the assistance of a sniffer dog during the investigation.
Five town centres in Central Bedfordshire will receive a boost from the Council’s allocation of over £450,000 from its UK Shared Prosperity and DEFRA Rural England Prosperity Funds.
Five town centres in Central Bedfordshire will receive a boost from the council’s allocation of over £450,000 from its UK Shared Prosperity and DEFRA Rural England Prosperity Funds.
Our Community Safety and Partnerships Team were out and about last week across Central Bedfordshire, supporting Operation Sceptre, a national initiative which aims to tackle knife crime.
From Monday, 10 June 2024, voluntary, community and social enterprise groups, as well as town and parish councils, will be able to apply for a share of £298,000 to fund local capital projects.
