Support with the cost of living
Household budgets are being squeezed more and more as energy, fuel, inflation and food prices continue to rise. It’s important everyone knows how to access the benefits, payments and support options available.
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Council Tax
- My Account - manage Council Tax online
- Pay Council Tax online
- Pay Council Tax by Direct Debit
- Find your Council Tax band
- Council Tax charges - check how much you will pay
- Council Tax discounts and exemptions
- Moving home - changes to Council Tax
- Council Tax band changes
- Pay Council Tax by telephone
- Completion Notices and Council Tax on new properties
- Energy bills rebate
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Support with the cost of living
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Ukraine - sponsors and Ukrainian guests
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Featured information
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Have your say on Home to School Transport
We have been reviewing our policies to make them clear, and easy to understand for people who are thinking about or applying for transport.
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Everything OK? Mental health support
Find local and national support for young people, when they need help with their mental health and how they are feeling.
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Make sure you're ready to vote
The Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner election is on 2 May.
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Garden waste subscription service
Sign up today for your garden waste subscription service
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Recycle your used coffee pods
Find out how to recycle your used coffee pods through a new, free, kerbside collection service.
Latest news
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Central Bedfordshire Council budget approved
Friday, 23 February 2024
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved its annual budget at a meeting of full Council on 22 February 2024.
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We hosted an inspiring day of art, music and expression at Central Bedfordshire College
Thursday, 28 March 2024
We recently hosted a successful Creative Takeover Day at Central Bedfordshire College.
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Approval for the new £33.9 million Leighton Buzzard Leisure Centre gets the go-ahead
Thursday, 28 March 2024
Plans for a modern leisure centre in Leighton Buzzard have been given the go-ahead.
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Funding boost means more EV charging points to be installed in Central Bedfordshire
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
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.