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Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Council staff board autism bus to mark neurodiversity week
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, staff immersed themselves in a virtual reality experience to help them understand the challenges that people with autism face on a daily basis.
Children and young people -
Monday, 22 April 2024
Enforcement efforts combat blue badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire
Our recent enforcement measures targeting fraudulent use of Blue Badge disabled parking permits have put three drivers at risk of potential court action.
Benefits -
Friday, 19 April 2024
Central Bedfordshire Council cuts councillor allowances
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.
Councillors, Executive, Political control, Constitution and Webcasting -
Friday, 19 April 2024
Council priorities reflect residents' priorities
Central Bedfordshire Council set out its commitments to residents in a newly adopted strategic plan.
About your council -
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Community building renovation opens up learning opportunities for young people
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.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Your chance to shape the future of transport in Central Bedfordshire
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.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
We're encouraging residents to get involved in community-led green schemes
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.
Sustainability -
Friday, 12 April 2024
Household Support Fund: Executive allocate funding
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.
Councillors, Executive, Political control, Constitution and Webcasting -
Friday, 12 April 2024
Flitwick Scout community rallies together for hedge planting event
Over 80 scouts and squirrels (junior scouts) joined forces with parents and support volunteers on a sunny Sunday, for a community hedge-planting event.
Children and young people -
Friday, 12 April 2024
New play park opens in Meadow Way, Leighton Buzzard
We have opened a new play park in Meadow Way, Leighton Buzzard, providing a new exciting outdoor experience for children between 6 and 16 years old.
Children and young people -
Friday, 12 April 2024
Children’s centres are winners at Youth Sport Trust Awards
Staff from our children’s centres have won an award at the Youth Sport Trust awards.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 11 April 2024
New inclusive play park opens to the delight of residents
A project to install inclusive play equipment in the Grove House Gardens Play Area has created a new-look play area open to all.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 11 April 2024
Stotfold dog owner hit with £4k fine for persistent barking nuisance
A dog owner who allowed his barking pet to cause a nuisance to his neighbours has been hit with a fine and court costs totalling over £4,000.
Community safety -
Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Plans halted for Ridgmont Lower School closure to re-explore two-tier options
Councillors have stopped plans to close Ridgmont Lower School and will now re-examine the potential for the school and three others to become Primary Schools as part of the Three-to-Two-Tier programme.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 9 April 2024
Illegal sublet of property
We are tackling the illegal sub-letting of our properties, ensuring that homes intended for those in genuine need are not exploited for profit.
Housing -
Monday, 8 April 2024
Launch of new Culture Grant Scheme
Grants ranging from £500 to £40k are available to organisations and individuals in the Central Bedfordshire cultural sector.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund -
Thursday, 4 April 2024
Two drivers convicted for Blue Badge misuse
Two drivers from Dunstable have been convicted for improperly using a disabled person's badge as part of a council-driven effort to tackle Blue Badge disabled parking fraud.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Housing Matters - April 2024
This is the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing -
Tuesday, 2 April 2024
Bedfordshire FA awarded management contract for Creasey Park Community Football Centre
Following an open procurement process, the Bedfordshire Football Association (Beds FA) has been successful in its bid to manage the Creasey Park Community Football Centre, located in Dunstable.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 28 March 2024
We hosted an inspiring day of art, music and expression at Central Bedfordshire College
We recently hosted a successful Creative Takeover Day at Central Bedfordshire College.
About your council -
Thursday, 28 March 2024
Approval for the new £33.9 million Leighton Buzzard Leisure Centre gets the go-ahead
Plans for a modern leisure centre in Leighton Buzzard have been given the go-ahead.
Leisure centres -
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Funding boost means more EV charging points to be installed in Central Bedfordshire
More drivers could switch to electric vehicles thanks to our successful bid for £1.4 million of government funding to spend improving electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the area.
Electric vehicles -
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Additional funding available to support families over the Easter holidays
We've been allocated almost £1.5 million in government funding to support families in the area.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Funding enables innovation in flood resilience
In partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, we're leading a project to trial measures to help better respond and adapt to flood risks.
Flooding -
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Ofsted confirms effective sensitive support for Central Bedfordshire children and families
We've received welcome feedback for the social care services we provide to children and families, following a focused visit in February.
Children and young people -
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Electric vehicle car club launched in Leighton-Linslade and Houghton Regis
Residents in Houghton Regis and Leighton-Linslade can now access 5 electric vehicles and 1 hybrid vehicle from as little as £4 per hour or £35 per day.
Electric vehicles -
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Bedfordshire councils work together on plans to restore nature and wildlife sites
People across Bedfordshire are being urged to get involved as a countywide partnership begins to explore opportunities to restore, expand and enhance nature and wildlife habitats in the area.
Countryside -
Monday, 25 March 2024
Last chance for parents to have their say on proposed changes to Home to School Transport Policy
There is still time for parents and carers to have their say on proposed changes to two of our Home to School Transport policies.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Sign-up now for continued garden waste collections
People who want to continue with fortnightly garden waste collections from 1 April 2024 are being urged to sign up to ensure they get the most from our subscription-only service.
Garden waste subscription service