Councillors agreed last night (Thursday, 18 April 2024) at the meeting of the Full Council to reduce the allowances for councillors in order to contribute to savings being made by the Council.
Work to create a blueprint for the future of transport in Central Bedfordshire begins today and we're urging people to get involved in the development of a vital new document.
In a bid to reduce unnecessary waste and cut down on household spending, we're calling on residents and community groups to step forward and consider getting involved in and lead local projects.
We have been selected as an ‘early adopter’ of the government’s National Wraparound Childcare Programme, ahead of the national launch in September 2024.
Young people at risk of disengaging from mainstream education have learned new vocational skills as part of a project to refurbish the Downside Community Centre for the benefit of the community.
At a meeting held on Tuesday (9 April), our Executive made a decision about how to allocate almost £1.5million of government funding to support local families.
Over 80 scouts and squirrels (junior scouts) joined forces with parents and support volunteers on a sunny Sunday, for a community hedge-planting event.