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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.

Agreement to sign petition to protect Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners

At a meeting of the Full Council on Thursday (26 September) we agreed to sign a petition urging the Government to safeguard Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners.

East of England local authorities collaborate to appeal for more foster families to work with their council

Eleven local authorities across the East of England have joined forces in a bid to collectively recruit more foster carers to look after some of the region’s most vulnerable children.

Libraries and leisure centres available as Warm Spaces

For the second year in a row, our libraries and leisure centres are available as Warm Spaces which residents can use during the day to keep warm.

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.