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Support available for Central Bedfordshire residents struggling with heating oil costs

Central Bedfordshire residents who rely on heating oil and are struggling with rising costs can now apply for financial support from a new fund.

Central Bedfordshire’s libraries and leisure centres open Warm Spaces again this winter

With temperatures dropping and many families facing increased energy costs, our libraries and leisure centres will be open as ‘Warm Spaces’ this winter.

We're enhancing our bereavement services as we unveil our first crematorium

The opening of the first-ever crematorium in Central Bedfordshire, Oakfield Gardens in Steppingley, marks a significant milestone for bereavement services in the area.

Central Bedfordshire Council budget approved

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved its annual budget at a meeting of full Council on 22 February 2024.

Now is your chance to have a say on how your Council Tax is spent

We're under huge financial pressure and are having to make some difficult decisions about increasing Council Tax and changing some services. Your opinion is important.

UK Savings Week: free money saving courses available

The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) is supporting UK Savings Week (18 to 24 September) with a range of courses to help people increase their confidence with money.

Support available for local families through the Household Support Fund

We've been allocated £2.9 million of government funding to support households in Central Bedfordshire with food, energy and water bills, and other wider essentials over the next year.