From Tuesday 27 October you will have more time to Select and Collect at your local library From Tuesday 27 October most of our libraries will be offering our Select and Collect service...
France at Home, Genuine French Market Sunday 25th October 2020, 10am - 4pm Town Centre Car Park, High Street, Sandy, SG19 1AG. France at Home, who visited the town last year, plan to...
Tuesday 27 October, 10.00am – 2.00pm. Sandy Sports Centre (rear car park), Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL. Dr Bike will be at the Sandy Sports Centre to service bikes ahead of...
Once again there will be a winter break for all kerbside collections of household garden waste across Central Bedfordshire. The collections will be suspended from Monday, 7 December 2020 until...
This is for the unforgettable. The swift and sweet ones who hurdled history and opened a world of possible. The Undefeated, by Kwame Alexander. Black History Month was...
Our new outdoor gym at Sunderland Road recreation ground is now open and ready to use! The equipment is freely available for all members of the public, 24-hours a day; it’s located between...
On Tuesday 13 October, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive agreed a business plan for a new council-owned and run development company - New Vista Homes. The initial focus is to...
France at Home, the genuine French Market which visited the town last year, are still hopeful that they will be able to return to Sandy to run the planned market on Sunday 25th October 2020. Of...
Weekly COVID-19 report The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in the last week (week ending 11 October) has increased by 41 cases compared to the same point last week to 142...
See Central Bedfordshire Council's SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on: • Local Offer Facebook page launches • Inspiring Music - Musical Explorers •...
We are undertaking an online survey about our countryside sites and are asking residents and users for their views. We want to provide countryside sites that are great places for the local...
Celebrating Halloween differently this year Halloween is only a few weeks away. But with Government restrictions in place across the country to slow the spread of COVID-19, Halloween...
Free flu vaccinations are available for pregnant women, children aged 2 and 3 and people with long-term health conditions. Flu vaccination – who needs it and why? Some people are...
Following the close of the consultation on additional Local Plan evidence in August, the Council sent the responses to the Inspectors for their consideration. The Inspectors have now confirmed...
HM The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2020 has been announced and includes 18 Bedfordshire recipients. The publication of the list was delayed to take into consideration additional...
“Tis strange - but true; for truth is always strange; Stranger than fiction”. Byron Books based on a true story have become increasingly popular – memoirs by...
A national report has shown that 35 per cent of people surveyed in the East of England are unsure if they're eligible to adopt. Across Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, a number of...
The A421 between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13 will be closed temporarily on Friday October 23 from 8pm until 6am Monday October 26. This closure will allow us to complete...
We’re consulting residents, businesses and organisations over our draft leisure facilities and physical activity strategies. We all know that being active every day is important for...
The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in the last week (week ending 4 October) has increased by 45 cases compared to the same point last week to 101 cases. Sadly, there has also...
Town Councillors will be holding a surgery on Saturday 31st October from 10am to 12pm at the Community Stand in the Market Square. Call by to speak with a Councillor about any issues that matter...
Residents are being urged to give their views on BTs plans to remove 29 public payphones. BT has proposed to remove 29 payphones that they have identified as unnecessary across Central...
Public Health lead explains how to protect ourselves and others from Coronavirus Coronavirus infections are on the rise nationally but also locally too. In fact, last week we sadly reported the...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious text message The Trading Standards team is warning residents not to fall victim to scam text messages, also known as “smishing” (phishing...
Message from Highways England Following our recent communication about works on the A1(M) northbound between junction 10 and the Black Cat Roundabout, I’m pleased to inform you that...
Message from Highways England I write to inform you that we will be carrying out electrical maintenance works at the above location. This work will be taking place for three nights on...
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, recently appointed her Cadets for 2020/2021 at a ceremony held virtually online. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lack of...
Weekly figures The number of people testing positive for Coronavirus in the last week (week ending 27 September) has increased by five cases compared to the same point last week to 56 cases. ...
Are you using our Select and Collect Service to borrow books? We have received some very positive feedback and now that the service has been running for over a month, we thought it might help to...
Sandy Town Council is now seeking candidates to be considered for co-option on to the council for a vacant seat in Fallowfield Ward. Being a councillor is an unpaid, voluntary activity. ...
Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on • Children’s Services Transformation - Next Steps • Volunteer for Central...
Eastenders story highlights effect of abuse A recent storyline on BBC soap opera Eastenders focused on Chantelle Atkins, whose life appeared ‘perfect’ to the outside world. In...
Join in the fun at home Fun Palaces is an ongoing campaign for community at the heart of culture and culture at the heart of every community. Each year local people are encouraged to get...
Consultation close 5pm Wed 30 Sept Central Bedfordshire Council is developing an economic strategy that recognises the short-term impacts of COVID-19 but focuses on the longer-term direction for...
The A421 between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13 will be closed temporarily on Friday October 9 from 8pm until 6am Monday October 12. This closure will allow us to complete...
New laws for customer facing businesses You’ll be aware that the government announced that from Thursday 24 September - • Businesses selling food and drink must be closed by...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call The Trading Standards team is urging elderly residents to be on their guard if they receive a telephone call about “winter...
How we can help if you are self-isolating Making sure those who have COVID-19 (and those who have been in close contact with them) self-isolate is one of our most powerful tools for controlling...
You’ll be aware that the government announced that from (Thursday) 24 September - • Businesses selling food and drink must be closed by 10pm • Food and drink must be ordered...
We are encouraging residents to download the new NHS COVID-19 app. This is a free app available on both Apple and Android smartphones and people just have to simply search for 'NHS...
Weekly figures We report on the COVID-19 each week and the most recent data is showing (for the week ending 20 September): • 2,706 people tested • 51 new cases • 0...
Following an extensive recruitment process, Central Bedfordshire Council has confirmed the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Marcel Coiffait. Currently the Director of Place and...
The Comedy Store - King Gong Mon 28 Sep 9pm Whether you took part in last year's comedy workshop or not, here's a chance to see some comedy from The Comedy Store, for free. You...
Members of Central Bedfordshire Council unanimously supported a motion of appreciation for volunteers and voluntary organisations across the area, at a meeting of the full Council last night. ...
Self-employment scheme extended The Chancellor announced his new Winter Economy Plan in the House of Commons on Thursday. A new Jobs Support Scheme will be introduced from Sunday I November...
Hello and welcome to a special edition of our email bulletin Written Statement of Action for SEND published We have received formal notification that our Written Statement of Action (WSoA)...
The Family Holiday by Elizabeth Noble The only gift Charlie wants for his 80th birthday is his family all together again. Ever since his wife Daphne passed away, and the children grew up into...
In March, the government introduced a freeze on evictions from private tenancies during the pandemic. That freeze has now ended and the courts will start processing eviction cases again. We...
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What to look out for........ Following stark warnings from the Chief Medical Officer and Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor that we face at least six more months of COVID-19...
New NHS COVID-19 App released today (24 September) This is the fastest way of knowing when you're at risk from coronavirus (COVID-19). The quicker you know, the quicker you can alert...
We are calling on people throughout Central Bedfordshire to help us to reach their friends, family, neighbours, colleagues and thousands of other local people, with trusted information and advice...
You thanked our waste collection crews during lockdown, with pictures, cards, presents and friendly waves and now we want to thank you for continuing to recycle as much as possible during the...
Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on • Promoting Positive Emotional Wellbeing virtual workshop • CAMHs Talk Podcasts •...
Businesses across England and Wales like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas are being urged to ensure they have NHS QR code posters visible on entry so customers who have downloaded the...
Weekly figures as at 16 September 2020 We report on the COVID-19 each week and the most recent data is showing (for the week ending 13 September): • 2,269 people tested • 36 new...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious letter or email The Trading Standards team are warning residents not to fall victim to scammers posing as bogus psychics or clairvoyants. These...
Act with caution if you ever receive a suspicious email Trading Standards are warning residents to be wary of any suspicious emails regarding payment of a Fixed Penalty Notice or Penalty...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious letter We are warning residents to act with caution if they receive a letter claiming to offer a discount or refund on their council tax. We have...
Remember, not all health conditions are visible If you can, you should wear a face covering in public places like shops and supermarkets but please respect those who are unable to wear...
Take part in our survey Central Bedfordshire Council is developing an economic strategy that recognises the short-term impacts of COVID-19 but focuses on the longer-term direction for the local...
The NHS 111 service should be used for those who need urgent medical advice. It cannot be used to arrange Coronavirus testing. If you need a Coronavirus test, do not ring 111. Please...
Highways England have informed us that they will be carrying out essential resurfacing and road marking replacement works. They plan to complete this work over five nights from Monday 21...
New coronavirus rules banning social gatherings of more than six people comes into force on Monday. Unlike previous social gathering rules, this will be law and can be enforced through a...
We are writing to update you about the recent Local Plan consultation, which has now closed. The consultation ran for eight weeks from 18 June to 12 August and related to additional evidence...
How will you select your next book? Do you have a list of titles you can't wait to read? Check availability on Arena, our online library catalogue and request your chosen titles for...
Weekly figures We report on the COVID-19 each week and the most recent data is showing (for the week ending September): • 2,226 people tested • 25 new cases • Leighton...
“There have been a number of vehicle break ins in Sandy last month. We would like to remind residents that it is imperative your car is locked overnight to prevent opportunist thieves from...
Know where to go for help Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, created by the International Association for Suicide Prevention it provides the opportunity for people, across the globe, to...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team has been made aware of a suspicious telephone call being made to residents, raising concerns over their...
Keep Britain Tidy have organised the Great British September Clean, which will run from 11th to 27th September this year, after the 2020 Great British Spring Clean was postponed due to the...
Key dates to remember Applications are now open if your child is due to start school, or transfer to middle, secondary or upper school in September 2021. If you are applying for a place to...
We sent this email last week regarding the number of people that can meet up. We've updated the image to highlight that groups of more than six people can meet indoors - provided that they are...
A421 closure The A421 between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13 will be closed temporarily this weekend from Friday 11 September at 8pm until 6am on Monday 14 September (or earlier...
Supporting vulnerable residents Do you change your behaviour to suit your child's moods? Have you considered that this could be child to parent violence and abuse? During lockdown...
Returning to school In line with the government’s plan, all children and young people in all year groups are expected to return to school and college full-time for the start of autumn...
Weekly figures - 3 September We report on the COVID-19 each week and the most recent data is showing (for the week ending 30 August): 2,379 people tested 21 new cases ...
The Need Project Fundraising Stall Saturday 12th September 2020 - 10am to 1pm Community Stand, Market Square, Sandy The Need Project will have a fundraising stall at the Community Stand in...
Date 28th September for one night Proposed Works ...
Sandy Town Council are speaking with the organisers of France at Home, the genuine French Market which visited the town last year, in the hope that they will be able to return to Sandy this...
Are you unemployed and looking for work? Are you furloughed and feel your job may be at risk? Are you thinking about a career change? Have you considered working in health and...
Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on • Welcome and update from Sue Harrison • COVID-19: Home to school transport • Free...
As lockdown restrictions are eased it can be hard to keep up to date with the rules about how many people you can meet up. There are still restrictions around how many people you can meet with...
A new government support package was recently announced to help small and medium sized businesses recover from the financial impact of COVID-19. SEMLEP’s Growth Hub will be responsible...
The A421 between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13 will be closed temporarily this weekend, from 8pm on Friday until 6am on Monday (or earlier if our works are completed sooner). ...
Royal Opera House: Live in Concert Fri 4 Sep 7.30pm ROHFollowing on from #OurHouseToYourHouse, our lockdown series of recorded performances and livestreamed content, Royal Opera House are...
The Pantaloon's Theatre Company will be performing Twelfth Night on Beeston Green on Saturday 12 September at 2pm and 7pm. Some tickets are still available and can be purchased...
COVID019 snapshot up to 23 August Full infographic and breakdown of the weekly figures are available on our website Weekly figures We report on the COVID-19 each week and the most recent...
Gallowstree Lane by Kate London Detective Inspector Kieran Shaw is not interested in the infantry. He likes the proper criminals, the ones who can plan things. As head of Operation Perseus, a...
As life starts to feel a little bit more normal, this video is a reminder that it’s still really important to stay safe when you’re hanging out with your friends. The virus spreads so...
Britannical Library Did you know that... Florence Nightingale was born 200 years ago in the city of Florence? the Inca built a road along their coast that was about 2,250 miles...
From 1st April 2021, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Groups are planning to become one single CCG. See the video for more information You can download the public...
The A421 will be closed temporarily between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13 on these dates: • Thursday August 20 from 8pm until 6am Friday August 21 • Friday August 21...
The start of a new academic year Helping you with learning in the community and one-to-one support into work. As the country starts to emerge from lockdown, Further Education training...
Coronavirus - schools update Good luck if you are about to receive your GCSE results. As exams had been cancelled as a result of COVID-19, the government announced that your GCSE results...
A Dunstable motorist used his wife’s Blue Badge when she was not present during one of our enforcement days, Luton Magistrates’ Court heard. Mark Skipp, 58, of Chadwick Close, was...
The Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council, Cllr James Jamieson is urging all residents in Stotfold, Arlesey and Shefford to follow the national Coronavirus guidance, as daily data is showing an...
Canvass letters have been sent to all properties in Central Bedfordshire and we have had an excellent response – but there are still some properties that are yet to respond. If you have...
Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on: • Welcome and update from Sue Harrison • NEW Home-Start SEND Parent Mentoring support...
Weekly COVID-19 report Full infographic and breakdown of the weekly figures are available on our website Weekly figures We report on the COVID-19 each week and the most recent data is...
Sandy Town Council regrets to announce the immediate resignation of Sarah Doyle from her office as Town Councillor, and would like to thank her for her contribution and hard work since...
Whilst we have been relieved to see some rain following the recent period of hot weather, there were some particularly heavy downpours which led to flooding in some areas. It’s easy to...
Act with caution if you ever receive a suspicious email or text message We are advising residents to act with caution if they ever receive an email or text message claiming that they are...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call The Trading Standards team has been made aware of a number of suspicious unsolicited telephone calls either raising concerns over the...
We have been made aware that there will be a temporary road closure for surface dressing works on Swaden, Sandy on Tuesday 18th August. The Streetworks team have advised that the work will be...
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis, as HM The Queen’s representative in Bedfordshire, virtually commemorated the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, the moment when Japan...
Older people can experience domestic abuse too How has lockdown been for you? Have you been alone at home with a partner who has been controlling and abusive? Domestic abuse can be...
The annual Summer Reading Challenge is run by libraries across the country, and this year is on the theme of Silly Squad. Your children still have time to join online, just go to our Virtual...
In partnership with Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, the Town Council has installed a water safety board at the millpond on the River Ivel, close to the entrance to the Riddy nature reserve...
Message from Central Bedfordshire Streetworks Team regarding roadworks from Stratford Road, Sandy to Sandy Road, Potton, commencing 24th August: There is currently an Intermediate Pressure gas...
The NHS has produced a new website to help navigate recovery from COVID-19. If you’ve had coronavirus, it’s understandable that you’ll want to get back to normal as quickly as...
The Government is running a #ShopLocal week this week (10-17 August), as part of its #EnjoySummerSafely campaign. The week is to celebrate the British high street – encouraging customers to...
As we are all spending more time enjoying our local greenspaces, it's more important than ever to follow the countryside code. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
The A421 between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13 will be closed temporarily on these dates: Thursday August 20 from 8pm until 6am Friday August 21 Friday August 21 from 8pm...
As exams had been cancelled as a result of COVID-19, the government announced yesterday (Tuesday August 11) that, once you get your grades, you will now be able to either: Accept your calculated...
The claims service for restaurants taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme is open. Outlets can now claim reimbursements from the Government for discounts given to their diners last...
If you're a parent or carer, we have launched a new online helpdesk so you can let us know if you require any support or advice relating to the reopening of schools in September. We...
Central Bedfordshire Council will be offering a new select and collect service at their twelve libraries from Tuesday, 11 August. During the peak of the pandemic, as libraries across the...
Bedford Borough- an 'Area of Concern' In Bedford Borough there has been a rise in the number of cases over the past three weeks with 97 cases recorded since the 13th July and the...
Saturday 15 August 2020 will mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, the day Japan surrendered, and the Second World War was ended. To mark this important event, Sandy Town Council and the Royal...
We have received a Flood Guidance Statement (FGS) that is yellow for a very low likelihood of significant river and surface water flood risk in the Bedfordshire area on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11...
A message from Cllr James Jamieson, Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council: You will be aware that the rates of infection in Bedford have been relatively high for some time and, although...
We are delighted to announce the start of our library Select and Collect service on Tuesday 11 August. Libraries will not be open for browsing yet but Select and Collect gives you the chance to...
Contact via their helpline: 0808 802 8080 (open 7 days, 8am-8pm); or website: www.britishlegion.org.uk
The winners and runners up are: 1st place garden: Lesley Parsons 2nd place garden: Bill Bickerdike 3rd place garden: Amanda Henman & Cathy Eastwood 1st place floral display: Gee...
Stay safe online The internet is great for helping to keep many of us connected with friends and family, particularly if you are spending more time at home due to the impact of COVID-19. But...
Our Executive committee has agreed to keep the existing rules as it renewed Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) in relation to dogs, for the next three years. A blanket rule requiring dogs...
We have approved the areas covered by our Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) across Central Bedfordshire for the next three years. Our Executive committee has agreed the new PSPO, following...
Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This week includes information on • Invitation to parents and carers: Your opportunity to feedback on the draft Central Bedfordshire...
Spotting the signs The internet is an amazing place and a wonderful resource to stay connected to friends and family and due to the impact of COVID-19, your child may be spending more time at...
The government has announced that both the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund that were launched at the beginning of April are to close next month. ...
The information on our supporting vulnerable residents page has changed As the Government guidance is changing and people are no longer required to shield from the virus the national food...
We make bin lorry fan's day Leighton Buzzard youngster Frank Foster, 8, got the surprise of his young life at 8.45am on Thursday morning as his personal recycling lorry arrived to collect...
Canvass letters are dropping through the letterboxes of homes across Central Bedfordshire as part of this year's canvass in order to update the electoral register. The annual canvass,...
We will be rolling out garden waste bins over the coming weeks in an effort to assist residents to recycle their garden waste. This initiative follows our 2018 waste consultation, which...
About time for a summer break? Many of us are looking forward to a Summer break and to really enjoy the countryside in the UK. We have a new range of e-books covering the most...
This week includes information on • Central Bedfordshire Local Offer Facebook page postponed • What happens and who is involved in the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment...
We want to know what community safety issues are important to you – whether you are new to the area or have been a resident for a long time. Your views will help to set Safer Central's...
Temperatures expected to rise to 32°C If you haven't spotted it, we're expecting some very hot weather on Thursday and Friday Given the predicted high temperatures over the...
The Lord-Lieutenant’s weekly messages are now available and can be accessed at: https://centralbedfordshire.app.box.com/s/p30kqsdtghuc9lv0n3kcv56g15ecfaf3
The information on our support for local business page has changed We've updated information on business support grants The government has announced that these schemes are to close. So...
A pilot project to improve the health and wellbeing of children (4-12) and their families in Central Bedfordshire is expecting to distribute at least 1,250 meals a week over the school summer...
16 Ticks If you have a child that is due to start school in September, we have just launched a social media campaign that focuses on the essential skills that your child should be working...
Significant progress has been made on the A421 dualling project over the past few months. The Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown restrictions have had an impact on most construction projects...
From Friday 24 July , face coverings will be mandatory in enclosed public spaces. This includes: • shops and supermarkets (places which are open to the public and that wholly or mainly...
Endell Street by Wendy Moore When the First World War broke out, the suffragettes suspended their campaigning and joined the war effort. For pioneering suffragette doctors (and life partners)...
The A421 between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13 will be closed temporarily on these dates: • Wednesday July 22 from 8pm until 6am Thursday July 23 • Thursday July 23...
Help with online safety The impact of the COVID-19 national health emergency means that you and your children may be spending more time at home and possibly more time online. The online...
Latest SEND Updates and Events This week includes information on • Welcome from Sue Harrison • Joint open ministerial letter to children and young people with SEND, their...
The Weekly Stand Up Thu 23 Jul 8pm - From £5 Jason Manford's appearance at The Covid Arms alerted me to his own comedy night on Thursdays. There are four left and they go live at...
Friday 7 August 2pm This Summer as part of the Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge we are encouraging children to have fun reading and so we are delighted to be able to present a wonderful...
Wearing face coverings A message from Council Leader James Jamieson Like many of you, I've been getting used to the new normal, visiting local shops in my area and I've also had the...
National Theatre at home: Amadeus Available now, free. Ends Thu 23 Jul. Vienna: the music capital of the world. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives determined to make...
A scheme to help local voluntary and community organisations make projects a reality by offering matched-funded grants to enable them to invest in their community facilities, is now open for bids....
Step by step guide for COVID-19 outbreals at work What to do if your business has an outbreak of COVID-19 We have produced a guidance flowchart (PDF) which outlines the steps you should...
The new skatepark at Chambers Way play area in Biggleswade is now open for use. The £200,000 project, to replace the skatepark which closed in June 2018, has been designed with input...
Multiple roles available across the council We're delighted to be recruiting a number of new apprentices, with ten new vacancies available from September. We'd really appreciate news...
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. With Police and Crime Commissioner...
Works to resurface the A421 Black Cat Roundabout to Renhold Junction will take place between Monday 27 July - Friday 21 August. Please see here for further details.
Get automated with the UiPath Academy Live for Kids Do your kids enjoy coding? Are they happy getting techy on the computer? Sign up to the Uipath and Libraries Connected Academy Live for kids...
The Summer Reading Challenge is the biggest children’s reading for pleasure programme in the UK. Last year, 4591 children and their families from Central Bedfordshire alone took part. ...
Click here to watch a short video about preventing DVT when you're gaming Don't sit still for hours Are you or your children spending more time at home and online or playing video...
To help make Sandy and Beeston smile this Summer we're celebrating all the wonderful gardens and floral displays our residents have created to better enjoy their outdoor spaces during...
Local Outbreak Control Plan for Central Bedfordshire The government has produced both general and sector-specific advice on working safely during coronavirus, including an online toolkit and...
National Theatre: The Deep Blue Sea Available now A flat in Ladbroke Grove, West London. 1952. When Hester Collyer (Helen McCrory) is found by her neighbours in the aftermath of a failed...
Welcome to our fourth email bulletin This week includes information on: • Four things we are doing to support parents during this Covid-19 period • SENDIASS • Sunflower...
Three bikes abandoned at railway stations in Bedfordshire have been renovated for NHS key workers at Biggleswade Hospital. Govia Thameslink donated them to our joint bike recycling scheme with...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call The Trading Standards team is urging residents to be on their guard if they receive any unsolicited telephone calls. A resident...
Please see here for further details.
The public health team across Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Bedford Borough has launched a survey to find out the impact coronavirus is having on your health and wellbeing and to...
Download and stream music for free Freegal Music is one of the most popular music services in the world, and it's exclusive to libraries. With Freegal you have access via download and...
The virus has not gone away A message from Council Leader James Jamieson Saturday marked a day that I know will be a great source of excitement for many, as pubs, restaurants and other...
Click here to access the message.
Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking nominees for one replacement volunteer parent governor representative role, on their Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee. ...
BESS is continuing to deliver online and distance based adult learning during current lockdown restrictions. BESS currently has over 40 workshops and courses to choose from that are FREE*...
Wash your hands of coronavirus scams! Trading Standards have been made aware of a text message which appears to originate from the United States claiming to offer Covid-19 support and contains a...
New boundaries are being proposed for council wards in Central Bedfordshire. The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the...
Due to the ongoing difficulty of meeting in person, at a virtual meeting of Sandy Town Council on 29th June Councillors resolved to postpone the annual meeting of Council until a later date....
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call The Trading Standards team are warning elderly residents not to hand bank cards or money to callers at their homes after receiving...
As I’m sure you know, there were further announcements this week regarding the next phase of meeting people outside your household. You hear the word ‘relaxing rules’ being...
Have you been furloughed and want to talk to someone about your career options? Would you like to do some online learning but aren’t sure which course is right for you? Are you...
Alexander's Legacy by Robert Fabbri Babylon, 323 BC: Alexander the Great is dead, leaving behind him the largest, and most fearsome, empire the world has ever seen. As his final breaths...
Learn about changes in a teen's brain, which can help with parenting and improving relationships Click here to watch the video Measures in place during this Covid-19 national health...
The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Adult Learning Service (BESS) is continuing to deliver online and distance based adult learning during current lockdown restrictions. Courses are...
How to get advice and support Click here to watch a video about stalking and how to get help Stalking is serious and it is an offence. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is helping to...
Congratulations to the winners of our Summer Scarecrow Competition! 1st: The Scarecrows’ Wedding by Eloise and Millie Wells 2nd: The Queen of Hearts by the Mackinnons 3rd:...
Temperatures expected to rise to 29°C If you haven't spotted it, we're expecting some very hot weather this week, with a peak around 29°C on Wednesday and Thursday in our part of...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call The Trading Standards team has been made aware of some residents receiving a suspicious telephone call raising concerns over the...
Things are changing but the virus hasn't gone away The Covid-19 national health emergency has been one of the most testing times in all of our lives as we’ve had to stay at home,...
Throughout the COVID-19 health emergency we’ve been busy supporting our residents and continue to provide services to those who need them – especially those who are vulnerable. As...
The Lord-Lieutenant’s weekly messages are now available and can be accessed at: ...
All you need to help your garden grow Stocks available for our library members As we await midsummer the longest day of the year we have even more time to enjoy our gardens; watching the...
Households across Sandy, Beeston and the surrounding villages are invited to join in a Scarecrow Festival from 8th June to 21st June and have fun designing and making their own scarecrows to...
We must all continue to control the spread of coronavirus by washing our hands, wearing masks on public transport, and of course, observing social distancing. The easing of the lockdown...
Background The Council submitted its Local Plan to Government in February 2018. The Local Plan sets out a policy framework to guide development across the Council area up-to 2035, including to...
The A421 will be closed from 8pm on Friday June 19 until 6am Monday June 22 between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13, both east and westbound. This closure is to allow for the...
Councillors at Central Bedfordshire Council are to be given extra funding so that they help local groups in their area affected by the impact of COVID-19. Each year, as part of the Ward...
Business support grants The application process for the Discretionary Grant Fund aimed at those small businesses and local charities not covered by previous schemes is now open. We have had...
Muriel Scott, Director of Public Health for Bedford Borough Council, has issued the following message to Bedford residents: With figures showing that Bedford Borough has the highest rate of...
The information on our schools page has changed Re-opening of secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges from Monday 15 June 2020 We've updated our website with information regarding...
As our High Street and town centres non-essential shops and some attractions begin to re-open with the partial easing of lock down, we must all remember the virus has not gone away and so sticking...
The Madness of George III Available now until Thu 18 Jun It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as...
It’s almost the weekend, though sometimes we need to remind ourselves of that as one day can roll into the next! Whilst the weather is a bit hit and miss this weekend, things have...
As part of Carers Week we want to highlight the support available for carers in Bedfordshire as well as recognise the significant impact carers make to families and communities. Events and...
Welcome to the second edition of the SEND News Bulletin. This edition includes information on: How you can have your say on SEND services and support The temporary changes to SEND...
If you are affected by coronavirus or its effect on the economy, there is a wide range of support available. The new website provides information about the changes the government has brought...
Face coverings will become compulsory on public transport in England from 15 June. It is important that you do not use medical grade PPE masks, to ensure these remain available for frontline...
Due to interest in the Summer Scarecrow Festival from the surrounding villages, an additional prize of a £50 voucher for Sandy High Street has been donated by our wonderful partners Sandy...
The Lord-Lieutenant’s weekly messages are now available and can be accessed...
It’s lovely to see more residents having a renewed interested in getting out on their bike during the lockdown. Cycling is a great way to explore where you live. To help with this, we...
Applications are now being accepted for the Central Bedfordshire Discretionary Grant Fund which offers support to businesses which are struggling to survive due to the coronavirus restrictions,...
A House for Mr Biswas Mr. Biswas has been told since the day of his birth that misfortune will follow him, and so it has. Meaning only to avoid punishment, he causes the death of his father...
Support for you It's Breastfeeding Celebration Week and we wanted to let you know of the support that is still available to all mums-to-be. Our Children’s Centres usually host...
Coriolanus - online now for one week Watch Tom Hiddleston (Betrayal, The Avengers, The Night Manager) play Coriolanus in Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and...
It’s great to see more people having a renewed interested in getting out on their bike during the lockdown. Riding a bike gives you the chance to not only exercise and get some fresh air,...
Introduction to Digital Job Searching Workshop Thursday morning starting 11th June 2020 An online and distance-based course to increase skills and confidence in using Social Networking...
It’s National Volunteers’ Week and it’s clearer than ever what a difference volunteers make in our local area. From checking in on elderly neighbours, helping out in food banks...
Magazines from RBdigital Borrow and read a great range of magazines digitally on your phone or tablet with our libraries and RBdigital. With top titles like BBC Good Food, Top Gear,...
Road:Barford Road, Blunham. Application from: Central Bedfordshire Council – 0300 300 8049 Reason:Resurfacing of the new site entrance ...
Following a number of pieces of further guidance from the government, that we received up to May 27, proposals for a discretionary business grant fund, aimed at those small businesses, voluntary...
Wash your hands of coronavirus scams! The NHS "test and trace service" has been recently launched to help test those who have coronavirus symptoms quickly and trace anyone they have...
Get help if you do not feel safe In response to the lockdown measures due to Covid-19 health emergency, Respect Men’s Advice Line has increased its capacity to support for men experiencing...
Homeskool Beatbox Adventures Thursdays at 2pm live on our Facebook page. We have a special message for you from SK Shlomo: It's nearly time for Episode 5 of our Homeskool Beatbox...
Buckingham Palace has today announced The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service winners for 2020 and HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, is delighted that four voluntary...
See here and here for details of planned maintenance work on the A1 at Lower Caldecote. See here for the diversion route.
The information on our support for local business page has changed Discretionary Business Grants We've updated the information on our website relating to Discretionary Business...
What school reopening means for your child After a long period of partial school closure, the Government have announced that schools may open from Monday 1st June in Reception, Year 1 and Year...
Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier Marin used to have it all, until the world fell apart the day her son Sebastian was taken. A year later, Marin is a shadow of her former self. The...
The government has announced an extension to the Self-Employment Support Scheme (information on GOV.UK website). COVID-19 support for local business
Due to the need for continued social distancing and in line with current Government advice, Sandy Town Council has made the decision to postpone the Annual Meeting of the Town Council and election...
The Safer Central Community Safety Partnership has launched a social media campaign to raise awareness of the increasing criminal activity known as cuckooing. Named after the cuckoo that...
Central Bedfordshire Council will on May 27 launch a new email service for news and information about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Residents can sign up to receive...
The information on our health advice page has changed Testing We've updated the information on our website with details about getting tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms. ...
Welcome I would like to warmly welcome you to the first of our SEND email bulletins. This is a new regular communication for the SEND community which will deliver the latest news updates,...
Re-opening of schools We have updated the information on our website relating to the re-opening of schools.
Bounce Back Loans On 4th May the government launched its new Bounce Back Loans. The scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000. The...
Our Executive Member for Families, Education and Children, Councillor Sue Clark, has headed up a video to thank foster carers in Foster Care Fortnight. The video features Councillor Sue Clark,...
This summer get together with your household and make your entry for the Sandy Scarecrow Festival! Send enteries of your creation to admin@sandytowncouncil.gov.uk so we can feature your scarecrow...
Judging by the forecast, we are in for a pretty good Bank Holiday weekend weather wise Normally, I'm emailing you with gritting updates, but as gritting season is well and truly over,...
Mental Health Awareness Week This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and there has never been a better time to take a step back and think about your own mental health and those around...
The information on our health advice page has changed Update on symptoms We've updated our website with latest government information on the symptoms of COVID-19. If you are...
Have you been furloughed and want to talk to someone about your career options? Would you like to do some online learning but aren’t sure which course is right for you? Are you worried about...
There is lots of general wellbeing advice out there – including eating well, exercising and keeping in touch with people. We know that some adults might need a bit of extra support so...
Spot It. Report It. Did you know there are now ways to report some types of scams. Text scam – you can now report a suspicious text by forwarding the original message to 7726 –...
Biographies Libraries have always had a biography section, which traditionally focused on celebrities – mostly royalty, TV and sport personalities. We still have these, such as the new...
Road repairs We have been revamping roads across Central Bedfordshire while traffic levels are low during the coronavirus lockdown. Our highways teams, have taken advantage of the quieter...
Help to get your business back up and running and workplaces operating safely. The government has issued new guidance to help businesses in the UK to get back up and running and workplaces...
Adult learning update Communicating Online: An online course to learn how to communicate using videoing calling and instant messaging. Reading Group: Whether you read regularly or are only...
Finding help and support if debt is worrying you If you are worried about your financial situation during lockdown and aren’t sure where to turn for advice, remember there are local...
A message from Cllr James Jamieson After seven weeks of lockdown it is perhaps a good time to look back and reflect on how rapidly and effectively Central Bedfordshire Council has moved so many...
We can all get creative at home and this is the moment to put your skills, time and energy to great effect and make something unique. We are linking with the "Get Creative...
Sandy Town Council would like to remind residents that today's adjustments to lockdown measures do not affect the closure of our play areas. Current evidence shows that the Covid19 virus can...
Re-opening of schools We've updated our web page with the information below The Government has announced (Sunday, 11 May) that primary schools could reopen on from June 1 at the...
This Foster Care Fortnight is underway with an appeal for people in Central Bedfordshire to use their time during lockdown to research and consider fostering, and to join our Fostering Team for a...
Each year HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis holds a Service of Thanksgiving to honour the thousands of people who volunteer and who play such a significant role in building kind and...
Home isn't safe for everyone If you are experiencing domestic abuse, during this Covid-19 emergency, you can access vital support in a Safe Space in Boots and Superdrug UK stories. UK...
Politics Power and Protest - BBC novels which shaped our world. Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman This superb novel takes the system of apartheid and turns it on its head in such a...
Dear residents We’ve now completed our sixth week of lockdown. Everyone’s experience of this will be different and finding it tough in different ways. Whilst we’re all hoping...
We are are set to reopen all four of our Household Waste Recycling Centres on Monday (11 May), following new government guidelines. The sites will be open during the usual times of 9am –...
Homeskool Beatbox Adventures Live on Facebook every Thursday at 2pm “SETS YOUNG IMAGINATIONS ALIGHT” The Times Record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo is launching a huge...
Sandy Town Council wants to say a big thank you to Dylan Harris for his amazing efforts raising money for the NHS by riding his bike 5km every day and spreading cheer around Sandy, leaving smile...
Here are some of the ways we've been helping our communities It has not been easy for anyone, but we continue to provide our services to those who need them - especially those who are...
We hope Sandy residents will join in celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May, whilst staying home and keeping safe. The Royal British Legion are asking people across...
Our Children’s Centres usually host Community Midwives' Bump, Birth and Baby Stuff antenatal classes, but these face-to-face classes are not possible during the Covid-19 emergency...
Each year in May, hundreds of people from across Bedfordshire join HM Lord-Lieutenant Helen Nellis to celebrate the work of the voluntary organisations in the county. The service this year was to...
This week the government launched its new Bounce Back Loans. The scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000. The government guarantees 100%...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call The Trading Standards team has seen a recent increase in reports from residents who have received a suspicious automated call from...
Message from CBC Cllr Simon Ford The SAIT group have just received the below certificate of recognition for the help within the community. Every single volunteer of this group has been...
Lockdown is not an excuse for abuse Domestic abuse does not respect social distancing rules, so we know that, sadly, being in lockdown might escalate abuse. We have unfortunately seen a rise...
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis’s weekly messages are now available and can be accessed here.
Throughout this challenging period, our focus remains centred on our three main objectives – to preserve life, to support the vulnerable and to protect livelihoods. Some of our...
In the unprecedented situation in which the nation finds itself, commissioners have considered carefully how to proceed with electoral reviews which are part way through the process, and those...
John Bunyan has long been regarded to be Bedfordshire’s most famous figure, until that is, Captain Tom Moore took centre stage! The Marston Moretaine resident, who turns 100 on Thursday...
Residents have been doing their bit to lift the spirits of our hard-working bin crews with colourful children’s drawings and gifts of sweets and biscuits. In some streets almost every...
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, was delighted to present Captain Tom Moore with a 100th birthday card from Her Majesty The Queen on 30th April 2020. Following advice from Public...
We're going greener and will be using seven new electric vehicles as part of our commitment to reduce vehicle emissions. The new Nissan E NV200 Electric Tekna vans will be used by our...
Highways England have advised that they will be undertaking necessary works to replace speed cameras on the A1 northbound and southbound carriageways between Sandy and Biggleswade from Monday 11th...
ABF are holding two competitions running until 5th May encouraging people to draw/paint/collage a picture (out of anything they have at home) commemorating VE Day or the second competition to take...
With all our libraries closed and with most people staying at home there has never been a better time to visit our Virtual Library and check out what’s on offer? All you need is your...
Staying at home and not seeing loved ones can take its toll on you. It is common to feel worried, scared or helpless about the current situation. And it is OK to feel like that. The Government...
Surviving Coronavirus - Simon's story Thank you to everyone that has been staying home and saving lives during this ongoing national health emergency. Unfortunately, we still hear every...
More to choose from with BorrowBox BorrowBox is a new audiobook service which Central Bedfordshire Libraries is launching in response to the fantastic uptake of our existing service,...
The local police team would like to remind members of the public that they can use the 'report a concern' online form to report any breaches of the Covid-19 restrictions. The form is...
Wash your hands of coronavirus scams! Read it. Share it. Prevent it. The Trading Standards team is warning residents to be extra vigilant if they receive any unexpected telephone calls during...
What is stalking? This week is National Stalking Awareness week. There are lots of misconceptions of what stalking is and when it can happen. But even though we are in a lockdown situation,...
Central Bedfordshire Council are planning to restart collections of garden waste from next Monday, April 27 operating a normal service. Staff levels have now stabilised which will allow them to do...
Alongside the new COVID-19 mental health support, Every Mind Matters encourages people to complete a personal ‘Mind Plan’, a quick and free interactive tool offering tailored mental...
Courses available now and more to come The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Adult Learning team (BESS) has moved from the classroom, to online during the COVID-19 national...
Sandy Town Council is flying the union flag at Faynes Corner today in recognition of the Queen's 94th Birthday. Buckingham Palace earlier announced that the traditional gun salute which...
Helping young people to continue learning The BBC has today launched an enhanced online education package, including daily lessons to help ensure children and young people’s education...
Residents are urged to have their say on changes to how Central Bedfordshire Council charges for adult social care. If you or a loved one accesses social care, or you’re planning for...
Superb audiobooks for young listeners - it's so easy to download a child can do it These stories are just a quick sample of the fantastic range of children’s audio books available...
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have reported an increasing number of bogus medical products being sold through unauthorised websites claiming to treat or prevent...
No doubt you will have heard in the media about Bedfordshire man Captain Tom Moore who, approaching his 100th birthday this month, is raising money for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden in...
The Coronavirus national emergency is worrying for everyone. And those who may be vulnerable and are not able to access support from family, friends or trusted neighbours will be...
Today’s the day that children across Central Bedfordshire are discovering where they will be starting school or transferring to middle school in September. Of the applications submitted...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious email The Trading Standards team is warning residents to be wary of any emails that claim an automatic renewal payment has been unsuccessful and...
Thank you Over the weekend, we were out and about, as were the Police, to reinforce the message around unnecessary journeys and driving to beauty spots for meeting up and/or exercise. We...
During the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis is recording a weekly message which is available to listen to online. The Lord-Lieutenant’s message...
Central Bedfordshire Council are again urging small businesses to act with caution if they receive a suspicious telephone call or email regarding business rates or support...
Dear Resident, These are indeed unprecedented times and, as we respond to the extraordinary demands created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are focusing our efforts to help save lives and help the...
Research your family history at home As libraries are closed, Ancestry are offering library members access to Ancestry Library Edition from home, currently until 30 April. Ancestry Library...
The Trading Standards team is warning residents to be wary of any emails that claim an automatic renewal payment has been unsuccessful and therefore your TV licence is due expire! The email...
Do you someone who is vulnerable and needs help? If there someone you know who is vulnerable and needs help during this national health crisis, let us know so we can support them. It...
Update on COVID-19 business support Central Bedfordshire Council’s Covid-19 pages are being updated all the time to bring you the latest advice and support from Government which can be...
If you're stuck for ideas to keep the kids busy this bank holiday weekend, check out these useful links to various activities and competitions that can be done from home or in your...
Dear Resident, These are indeed unprecedented times and, as we respond to the extraordinary demands created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are focusing our efforts to help save lives and help...
Susan was born and educated in Bedfordshire and has lived all but four years of her life in the county. She is married to Simon, has two children and two grandchildren and enjoys local history,...
Kerbside waste collections continue as normal We will still be collecting kerbside waste on Good Friday, Easter Monday and all over the Easter period. GOV.UK have advice on the safe...
Local councils in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes and the NHS are joining together to thank our #EveryDayHeroes who are supporting communities during this national crisis. The social...
Sandy Town Council is continuing to follow the proper advisory bodies in its response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Institute of Cemetery & Crematorium Management has advised that, while a...
How are we supporting local businesses? Central Bedfordshire Council has published a range of Covid-19 related advice, including business support. Here you will find further details of the...
Central Bedfordshire Council is re-focussing its resources and staff to help respond to the extraordinary demands created by the COVID-19 pandemic. In these unprecedented times the council’s...
Enjoy some of your favourite library activities at home Our libraries might be closed but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on some of your favourite activities - join us on facebook...
Central Bedfordshire Council are urging small businesses to act with caution if they receive a suspicious telephone call regarding business rates. A local business has reported that a caller...
During these challenging times, when many across our communities are experiencing worry, loneliness and massive disruption to normal life, it is wonderful to see so many individuals and...
A list of 100 novels that have shaped our world, as chosen by a panel of experts, was announced by BBC Arts in January. Each month has a theme, and the theme for March is Adventure. The list for...
It is vital that everyone stays up to date with the latest health and government advice on what they should do. In addition to public health advice, we have updated our website with some...
Home delivered compost bins still available Unfortunately, due to low staff numbers and in common with neighbouring councils we have had to take the decision to suspend all garden waste...
If you want to help, there are number of ways you can do this. Across Central Bedfordshire, individuals, groups and organisations are getting involved in supporting those people who need...
Act with caution if you receive a visit from someone you don't know! Central Bedfordshire Council's Trading Standards team is urging local residents to be extra vigilant if they...
“Autism Bedfordshire recognises that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will impact some of the 6,000 autistic children, adults and their families/support networks across Bedfordshire. To...
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has set up a new "COVID-19 taskforce" to help tackle businesses and unscrupulous traders suspected of exploiting the current Coronavirus...
Visit the library from the comfort of your sofa With all our libraries closed and with most people staying at home there has never been a better time to visit our Virtual Library and check out...
Update from Central Bedfordshire Council: All our Household Waste Recycling Centres will be closing immediately, until further notice. The safety of customers and staff is very important,...
Following advice from the government and NHS the Council will be taking the following precautions as part of the restrictions put in place by the government lock down; We regret to advise...
In line with the restrictions put in place by the government's announced lockdown Sandy Town Council will be closing its play parks. Surfaces, such as those in children's play areas,...
Recently Action Fraud has reported a new trend in fraud related to Coronavirus, with victim losses totalling almost £970,000 so far. The first report of fraud relating to Coronavirus, or...
The Government has provided advice and guidance for businesses and employers. The Government announced a range of support measures to help the business community, including business rate...
The best source of reliable and up to date information on the Coronavirus is through the various NHS or government websites. Links can be found here. These are updated regularly by the NHS and...
Residents are aware the current government advice on coronavirus has meant that many community groups, local organisations and charities have had to make the difficult decision to postpone or...
Update briefing for members – 17 March 2020 COVID-19 1) Introduction and purpose of this briefing As the COVID-19 outbreak develops and taking account of the change in the...
The Friends of Sandy Green Wheel have just launched their new Facebook page. If you'd like to become a volunteer friend of the Green Wheel send your details to...
Get your thinking hat on We’ve 34 new waste and recycling trucks for Central Bedfordshire….. can you help us name them all? Central Bedfordshire Council and its waste and...
Central Bedfordshire parents, whose children access special educational needs services, are being invited to the first in a series of events to create a different way of working with the Council,...
Save the date for Sandy’s VE Day 75th Anniversary Street Party on Friday 8th May 2020. The Early May Bank Holiday has been moved to mark this important occasion and help the country to...
In February and March, East West Railway Company will be running a series of community events in venues across the area between Bedford and Cambridge. In January, the Preferred Route...
We contacted you a previously to tell you about our public consultation on the introduction of CCTV cameras in hackney carriage and private hire vehicles (taxis). Under our proposal CCTV would...
If you’ve yet to get your nominations in for this year’s Cheering Volunteering awards then don’t worry, you still have time. The awards are a chance to thank the many...
Court costs and fine top £500 A Leighton Buzzard motorist used her mother’s Blue Badge when she was not present during a Central Bedfordshire Council targeted enforcement day,...
Central Bedfordshire Council successfully prosecutes the owners of a residential mobile home park for illegally operating without a licence. Yesterday afternoon (25 February) Savannah...
The election for the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) will take place on Thursday 7 May 2020. PCCs are elected to make sure that local police meet the needs of the community...
Your Local Community Team are holding a Surgery focused on Vehicle Crime in Biggleswade and surrounding areas. At the Halfords Store The Retail Park, Biggleswade. On Saturday 7th March...
Consultation We have launched a consultation aimed at increasing the choice of options for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and their families...
We are working with sustainable transport charity Sustrans to encouraging children, teachers and parents to jump on their bikes and scooters to take part in The Big Pedal 2020. The competition...
We have been in touch with Central Bedfordshire Council regarding the current closure of the footpath across Girtford Bridge. Their Highways team have confirmed that the works will be completed...
Have to pay back thousands Two people received fines and costs and have to pay back thousands of pounds after admitting fraudulently claiming Council Tax Support for years while they were...
The A421 will be closed from 8pm on Friday February 28 until 6am Monday March 2 between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13, both east and westbound. This is to allow for a traffic...
Central Bedfordshire’s Council has agreed its annual budget, which confirms a range of service investments, infrastructure projects and efficiency measures for the financial year ahead. ...
Get active Due to popular demand we've added more climbing wall sessions at Flitwick Leisure Centre over the February half term for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...
Most schools will break up tomorrow and go back on Monday, 24 February. The school term dates and school holidays will be correct for the majority of schools. But, school term dates can vary...
The A421 will be closed from 8pm on Friday February 21 until 6 am Monday February 24 between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13, both east and westbound. This weekend closure will...
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Central Bedfordshire Council’s Travel Choices team will be holding a bike donation event on Wednesday 19 February from 8am to 1pm at Biggleswade’s Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre car...
We are reminding residents to ensure that their vehicles are locked and secure at all times, and always ensure that no valuables are left in a vehicle. Please see the attached document with...
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) activated Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated, which means we will have night-time help for rough sleepers available up to...
Get active We're delighted to offer a series of February half term holiday activity sessions across Central Bedfordshire for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...
Keep the kids busy with these great crafts and activities Whilst the kids are busy with crafts and activities, why not treat yourself to some romance and fall in love with a book. If romance...
Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed a new volunteer parent governor representative to their Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and is now seeking nominees for one...
Highways England is undertaking necessary works on the A1 northbound and southbound carriageways to replace speed cameras on the network. The works are planned to start on Monday...
Please see notices regarding road closures for Westbound lane from A1 roundabout to Girtford bridge (before the right turn into A603 near the farm shop). From 10th Feb to 14th Feb & From...
Sandy Town Council has set the budget and precept for the year ending 31 March 2021 at a Full Council meeting on Monday 20 January 2020. The budget and precept were both unanimously voted through...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive is recommending a budget which will see increased investment in services and important infrastructure projects. In the recent Budget 2020...
To allow for necessary maintenance to the defibrillator cabinet at the Jenkins Pavilion in Sunderland Road recreation ground, this has been temporarily removed. A generous local company has...
On Sunday 9th February, 22 (Sandy) Squadron Air Training Corps, assisted by Sandy Town Council, will be taking their turn to host the annual parade and service of the Western Sector of...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team have received reports from concerned local residents who have recently received an unsolicited telephone...
Residents are urged to have their say on changes to how Central Bedfordshire Council charges for adult social care. If you or a loved one accesses social care, or you’re planning...
At a meeting on Monday 27th January, members of our Community Services & Environment Committee were pleased to welcome two Sandy Secondary School students, who gave an interesting and...
Following the success of previous events, Cheering Volunteering returns for its sixth year. The Central Bedfordshire Cheering Volunteering event awards and celebration evening grows each...
The next break for schools is half-term, which for most schools is Monday, 17 to Friday, 21 February 2020 Most schools will break up on Friday, 14 February and go back on Monday, 24...
Times of collections can vary - leave bins out by 7am There’s nothing worse than forgetting to put your bin out on the right day! So, to make life easier, you can pop onto our...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! Please be extra vigilant if you receive a telephone call and the caller claims that a warranty is due to expire for one of your...
The headlines from the proposals are: • spend £212million on everyday services like waste and recycling, libraries, leisure and public transport • invest £142million in...
Recent statistics from the Department of Education show that the number of children being taking into care nationally has risen by 4 per cent and Central Bedfordshire Council is urging people to...
An educator from Central Bedfordshire Council’s Inspiring Music service has joined the likes of Sir Elton John in being elected as a Member of the Royal Academy of Music. Ben Bottone was...
Come to our open days to hear about our free* courses Do you need more skills or qualifications to get work or a better job? We help people who don’t have a level 2 qualification (a GCSE...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call The Trading Standards team has received a number of reports from concerned residents who have received a suspicious telephone call...
We have been made aware that Highways England are undertaking works on the A1 between Sandy and Buckden over the next 6 weeks to improve safety. The works will require various lane and full...
As a member of your local Community Policing Team I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of what you could do to help prevent against theft from your Vehicles. Remember ...
We're consulting on installing CCTV cameras in hackney carriage and private hire vehicles (taxis) to help provide the highest standards of public safety for those driving and using licensed...
Speak to your close ones about 'courier fraud' Bedfordshire Police is supporting a national campaign targeting courier fraud and is encouraging residents to speak to their elderly...
Following confirmation from the Planning Inspectors in November that Central Bedfordshire Council can continue to develop its current Local Plan, officers have been proactively preparing a work...
Plans to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Central Bedfordshire over the next five years was approved at a meeting by the Council’s Executive yesterday (7 January). The...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! If you ever receive an unexpected telephone call which starts with a recorded message claiming to be from Amazon Prime, hang up...
Final approval for scheme Councillor Kevin Collins, Executive Member for Planning and Regeneration, said after a meeting of Central Bedfordshire Council’s Development Management...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious text message If you ever receive a text message which gives the impression it has been sent by the Council telling you about a tax refund –...
Following the first phase community consultation, we received 209 representations regarding BT’s proposals to remove 30 public payphones. The second phase of the consultation which will...
Have your say on council plans for spending, efficiency and council tax The headlines from the proposals are: • spend £212million on everyday services like waste and recycling,...
Following the first phase community consultation, we received 209 representations regarding BT’s proposals to remove 30 public payphones. As part of the process, we are required to...
Sandy Jobs Fair When: 24th March 2020 - 11am to 1pm Where: Sandy Conservative Club, Bedford Road, Sandy UPDATE 12.03.20 This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later...
The Reception and Information Centre at 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy will be closed from: 12noon on Tuesday 24 December 2019 until 9am on Thursday 2 January 2020.
Rough sleeper outreach service steps up a gear for Christmas The most vulnerable people in our communities will have extra support as Christmas approaches, thanks to NOAH Enterprise and the...
Apply by January 15, 2020 If your child is due to start school or transfer to middle school in September 2020, the deadline for applications is Wednesday 15 January, 2020. Last year, we...
A new scheme, launched by Central Bedfordshire Council, encourages local groups to apply for grants of up to £25K. The Community Assets Grant Scheme aims to help local voluntary and...
Changes to waste collection days over Christmas and the New Year Check your revised refuse and recycling collections over the Christmas and New Year period on our website. These changes come...
Click here to find the Young Central Bedfordshire homepage Young Central Bedfordshire If you’re aged 11-18, we’ve created a new online resource full of trusted information and...
Sandy’s Town Councillors have been encouraged by the recent filling of some potholes in the town, after these had been reported to Central Bedfordshire Council’s Highways team via...
We have successfully prosecuted a Sandy shop owner and his employee, who breached licensing laws by selling alcohol to under-18s. Our Trading Standards team received information from a member...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious text message If you ever receive a text message which appears to have been sent from the Council or HMRC telling you about a tax refund –...
The A421 will be fully closed between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13 near Magna Park from 10pm on Thursday 12 December and will open at 6am on Friday 13 December. The road will...
On 12 December 2019, the day of the General Election, you may be working away, on holiday or don't want to risk missing the polling station opening hours, or perhaps you're unable to get...
Our lower and primary school pupils are taking part in a Christmas challenge by counting up their walking, scooting and cycling journeys to school to see if they can travel virtually to visit...
There are three categories for the Award – the High Sheriff’s Adult Citizenship Award, the High Sheriff’s Young Persons Citizenship Award and the High Sheriff’s Group...
The A421 will be closed between the Eagle Farm Roundabout up to M1 Junction 13 near Magna Park from 10pm on Thursday 12 December and will open at 6am on Friday 13 December. The road will also...
Take a stand against scams! Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative, which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering...
Central Bedfordshire Council's Mr Tony Keaveney attended an informal meeting with members of Sandy Town Council and the CBC Sandy ward members (Cllrs Maudlin, Stock and Ford) on Monday...
Sandy’s Robert Peel School has been awarded Modeshift STARS School of the Year Award, with Dunstable St Augustine’s Academy being awarded runner-up, for their commitment to sustainable...
Sniffer dogs Bruiser and Mostyn have put their noses to good use and helped our Trading Standards team seize illegal hand-rolling tobacco and cigarettes. Thanks to Bruiser’s keen nose he...
In summer 2019 Central Bedfordshire Council commissioned a series of town centre surveys across towns in the central Bedfordshire area. The purpose of the surveys was to develop a better...
Keep up to date with your local community policing team! The latest issue of the Sandy, Biggleswade, Potton and Shefford community newsletter is now available to read on our website.
Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking nominees for two replacement volunteer parent governor representatives roles on their Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee. ...
The Town Council’s Grounds Team will start taking down the large poppies on the lamp posts through the town centre this week, in preparation for the Christmas light displays being installed....
An online survey has been opened for Central Bedfordshire residents to share their views on road maintenance in order to inform our future planning. We are just one of over 100 Local...
Would you like to learn or improve your English and ICT skills or get qualifications to get work or a better job? If yes, then these courses will get you moving in the right direction. ...
Please see the attached documents detailing consultations on proposed new waiting restrictions for West Road and St. Neots Road, from Central Bedfordshire Council
Following a successful prosecution by Central Bedfordshire Council, fly-tipper Peter Smith, 37, formerly of Hitchin Road Arlesey, was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison after admitting four...
Would you like to talk to someone about your career? Are you unemployed and seeking work? Would you like help with writing the perfect CV? We can help with careers advice on: •...
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience of working with young people or have a passion to support and guide teens to a positive future? Then intensive support fostering...
The Royal British Legion together with Sandy Town Council have organised a parade and church service this Remembrance Sunday, 10th November 2019, to enable the people of Sandy to pay their...
Central Bedfordshire Council are consulting on proposed new waiting restrictions on West Road & St Neots Road, Sandy. See the published notices for further information by clicking the...
A recent council crackdown on Blue Badge disabled parking fraud means that six dishonest drivers are facing possible court action. Central Bedfordshire Council undertook an exercise on 24...
Sandy Town Council has obtained funding for the replacement of a broken item of equipment at the Fallowfield recreation ground. Whilst it was hoped the 'Hang Tough' equipment could be...
As we approach polling day on 12 December, we’re writing to inform you about voting in this year’s General Election. If you head to our website’s elections pages you’ll see...
Do you live in Central Bedfordshire? Then we would like to hear from you. Have your say on crime and anti-social behaviour in your local area but completing our 2019 Safer Central Community...
An innovative new pilot programme has been launched, aimed at supporting parents to address their substance misuse, concerns about their parenting and build a child-centred life. The Family...
Do we still need public phone boxes or does mobile technology mean they are no longer needed? BT have launched a consultation to remove 30 of the remaining public payphones across Central...
Central Bedfordshire Council is conducting a review of its polling places and polling districts. The review is an ideal opportunity for electors, community groups and other interested people...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team have been made aware of a suspicious telephone call whereby the caller claims to be from the “NHS...
Leighton Buzzard - Public Surgery - 12th November 2019 I would like to inform you of the next London Luton Airport Public Surgery event - which will be held in Leighton Buzzard as part of our...
In summer 2019 Central Bedfordshire Council commissioned a series of town centre surveys across towns in the central Bedfordshire area. The purpose of the surveys is to develop a better...
Once again there will be a winter break for all kerbside collections of household garden waste across Central Bedfordshire. The collections will be suspended from Monday, 9 December 2019 until...
Act with caution if you ever receive a suspicious email If you receive an email from someone claiming to be a foreign government official who is seeking an overseas partner for an urgent...
Give us your feedback on Sandy Sports and Community Centre Consultation closes: 31 October 2019 From 5 August 2019 for 3 months, we are planning to pilot some changes to the timetable of...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious email. The Trading Standards team is warning residents to be wary of any emails that claim an automatic renewal payment has been unsuccessful and...
Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Service is offering Free* Money Management courses, where you will be able to share what you know, gain new knowledge and take-home practical tools to help you...
As the nights draw in, it’s a good opportunity to curl up with a good book, borrowed for free, from your local library. But nowadays our libraries are about much more than just...
The nights are drawing in and there is a chill in the air, and it won't be long before the Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night season is upon us. But before we can remember, remember the...
It has recently been announced that Central Bedfordshire Council have purchased the former Days Inn hotel as part of a scheme to provide transitional housing for local people. The Council has now...
If you ever receive an unexpected telephone call which starts with a recorded message claiming to be from Amazon Prime, hang up immediately.This type of call is a scam! The recorded message...
Planning for the future? Interested in finding out more about older peoples services? If so, the Older Peoples Network could be something for you! The network is a fantastic opportunity for...
After the success of last year's Sponsor a Poppy campaign, Sandy Town Council has resolved to repeat this act of commemoration. Sponsor one of these large poppies for a minimum donation of...
Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 October Jungle Book themed hunt around the library. Pick up a sheet from the desk then look for the pictures hidden in the library and fill in the names of the...
Beware of calls asking for personal details We have had a report from a resident following a telephone call they have recently received. The caller claimed to be from Central Bedfordshire...
The latest analysis published by the government shows that the East of England has nearly twice as many children awaiting adoptive families as there are adopters. The figures reveal the region...
Following a public examination of Central Bedfordshire’s Draft Local Plan this summer, The Planning Inspectorate have now provided formal feedback to the council. This has been welcomed...
When: 19th October 2019 - 2pm to 4pm Where: The Community Stand, Market Square, Sandy The Local Community Team are holding a Surgery in your area. You are invited to come along and talk...
Act with caution if you ever receive a suspicious email If you ever receive a suspicious email claiming your computer has been infected with malware, don’t be alarmed. The sender may...
For the first time in Sandy, France at Home will be running a genuine French Market on Sunday 13th October from 10 am to 4pm in the town car park. French Traders, coming from...
On Saturday 12 October 2019 Sandy Town Council will be holding a Councillors public surgery to give residents the opportunity to come and speak with a Councillor about what matters to them in...
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, recently appointed her Cadets for 2019/2020 at a ceremony held at Flitwick & Ampthill Sea Cadet Unit by kind permission of Chairman Nigel...
We've given the Saxon Leisure Centre in Biggleswade a facelift with new, modern, swimming pool changing facilities to make them more family-friendly and give customers more privacy. The...
Libraries Week 2019 takes place 7-12 October, and is celebrating the role of libraries in the digital world. It's an opportunity to discover the great range of digital resources and services...
Apply by October 31, 2019 If your child is due to transfer to secondary or upper school in September 2020, the deadline for applications is Thursday 31 October 2019. Last year, we offered...
Our trading standards is backing a grassroots scheme for a community-based effort against the spiralling number of scams and cons circulating throughout the area. Friends Against Scams is...
We are amending our public consultation over dog control and public drinking orders in response to feedback from residents about the clarity of one of its survey questions. The consultation,...
An aspiring social worker that fled his war-torn homeland and a woman described as a ‘role model’ were both named Young Person of the Year at a movie-themed Children in Care...
In the biggest and best Recycle Week ever, running from 24-30 September, we are asking residents to take recycling into their own hands and take action to protect our environment. The year so...
Central Bedfordshire Council, with partners Community Catalysts, is looking to help local people to start up small businesses or community ventures designed to care for and support other people in...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team is warning residents, with solar panels fitted to their homes, to be on their guard if they receive a...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Celebration of Fostering event saw carers and their families praised for their dedication to helping give a stable and loving home to children in...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious looking email. We are advising residents to act with caution if they receive an email claiming that they are entitled to a Council Tax reduction or...
A421 Weekend Closure The A421 road between Eagle Farm in Milton Keynes and Junction 13 of M1 will be open this weekend as we have finished our essential work early. Sign up for A421...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team are urging residents to act with caution if they ever receive a telephone call whereby the caller claims...
Groundwater levels continue to decline and are now in drought zone 3. After almost three years of dry autumn and winters, groundwater levels have continued to decline and have now reached...
At a special ceremony held in The Canaletto Suite at The Woburn Hotel, by kind permission of Her Grace The Duchess of Bedford, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, brought together...
Consultation closes on Sunday 15 September Have your say on our new proposal for tackling rough sleepers and homelessness in your area. Homelessness can happen to anyone and it’s...
A free Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine will be offered to boys for the first time to help prevent the spread of HPV and stop certain types of cancers forming. HPV is linked to 5% of all...
School term dates We're into the second week of the new school term, but looking ahead, there is always a half-term just around the corner. Most schools will finish on Friday, 18...
Have your say on this consultation by 2 December We are launching a twelve-week public consultation on proposed changes to Public Sector Protection Orders (PSPOs) concerning the control of dogs...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team are urging residents to act with caution if they ever receive a telephone call, where the caller claims...
Every year the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) releases an annual report detailing the progress Bedfordshire Police and the PCC have achieved together against the pledges she made to the...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! We are warning residents to be on their guard, following a report of a bogus telephone call claiming to be from your...
Level 1 Award in An Introduction to Early Years Settings and Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools The Academy, Central Bedfordshire Council, and The Vale Academy, Dunstable are working...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious email The Trading Standards team is advising residents and small businesses to act with caution if they ever receive a suspicious email relating to...
More parents are now applying online School place applications are now open if your child is either due to start their education in September 2020, or transfer to middle, secondary or upper...
The new Community Stand in the Market Square has hosted its first events this month. On Friday 21st August, local volunteers ran a charity stall raising money for Sue Ryder (pictured) and last...
A421 road closure dates The A421 will be closed from 8pm on Friday 13 September and will open at 6am on Monday 16 September 2019. The road will also be closed from 8pm on Friday 20 September...
The final phase of the refurbishment works at Saxon Leisure Centre is due to take place from Monday 30 September to Sunday 6 October inclusive. During this one-week period the swimming pools...
Meet local employers promoting their current vacancies Come along to Biggleswade Baptist Church on Friday, 6 September for support, training and employment advice and to meet local employers...
Early indications show that provisional GCSE results from schools and academies in Central Bedfordshire remain stable, which is in line with the emerging national trend. For the first...
Electoral registration reminder forms are dropping through the letterboxes of homes across Central Bedfordshire as part of this year's canvass which will update the electoral register. The...
Central Bedfordshire Council offices will be closed on Monday, 26 August for the bank holiday. Their website has further information about council services over the bank holiday. Waste...
Central Bedfordshire is investing £700k in new grant schemes this year, designed to support local groups to meet the needs of their communities. At today’s Executive meeting (20...
The Mayor of Sandy would like to congratulate all those involved in the organising of the Sandy & District Horticultural Association’s Sandy Show which took place on 17th August 2019....
Kier will be carrying out carriageway repairs at the above location, on behalf of Highways England. They plan to complete this work over two nights, from Monday 19 August, weeknights...
See here for a letter from Highways England regarding the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements and here for the accompanying leaflet.
Sandy Town Council will be running a stand at Sandy & District Horticultural Association’s show at Sandye Place Academy this Saturday, 17th August, from 12-5pm. We’ll be offering...
In order to facilitate much needed works to refresh the line marking of parking bays, Sandy’s Town Centre Car Park will be closed from: 9pm on Monday 12th August 2019 - 6am on Tuesday...
New website Are you aged between 15 and 30 years old and looking to make your next steps in employment or education, but don’t know where to start? Look no further as we’ve launched...
Find a great selection of the latest top selling books on the Bestseller shelves at your local library. There are multiple copies of each title and they are not reservable so just take your...
Get active We've teamed up with SNAP Parent Carer Forum to offer a series of summer holiday activity sessions across Central Bedfordshire for children with Special Educational Needs and...
Road: Medusa Way, Sandy Application from: Central Bedfordshire Council highways – 0300 300 8049 Reason: Carriageway Resurfacing Length affected: From junction College...
Central Bedfordshire Council has teamed up with SNAP Parent Carer Forum to offer trampolining sessions at Sandy Sports Centre on Wednesday August 21 for families who have children with Special...
HRH The Princess Royal visited the Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park on 30 July to dedicate the Forest of Marston Vale to the The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy. HRH The Princess...
You’ve still got a few days to give us your feedback on local high street shops and services! We're benchmarking 11 of our major town centres to understand how they’re...
Act with caution if you ever receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team are reminding residents that if you ever receive an unexpected telephone call from the...
Act with caution if an online advert seems too good to be true. The Trading Standards team are warning residents not to fall victim to online offers for “free trials” of diet pills...
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking residents to look out for the Annual Household Enquiry Forms (HEF) which will be delivered from 2 August to every property in Central Bedfordshire. The...
Early Years Apprenticeship Are you interested in starting a career within the Early Years sector? Cotton End Forest School are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join the team. You...
A421 Works – Renhold to Black Cat Roundabout Highways England is undertaking necessary maintenance works on the A421 between Renhold and the Black Cat roundabout, to improve the surface...
The sun shone on Sandy town centre on Saturday afternoon for the official opening of the new Community Stand by the Mayor, Councillor Michael Scott, assisted by the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire,...
Kier were unable to complete the waterproofing works to the A421 Castle Mill Bridge on Saturday 22 June, due to more extensive work being required. They now plan to carry out this work...
Central Bedfordshire Council has agreed to prioritise responding to climate change. A proposal to develop a plan was discussed at its Council meeting on the 18 July, and received unanimous...
Please note we have just been informed of a road closure on Swaden and Everton Road, for Surface Dressing works, due to be in place from today 22/07/29 until 24/07/19
The Sandy & District Horticultural Association are hosting the 53rd Sandy Show on Saturday 17 August at Sandye Place Academy. In conjunction with the Show they are holding a...
Following the closure of Sandye Place Academy, Sandy Town Council is working with the Central Bedfordshire Councillors for Sandy ward to look at proposals for securing some short term continued...
Advice and support for victims of online scams Citizens Advice have launched a new Scams Action service to help support people who have been victim of – or who might be impacted directly...
Library Artwork - photograph taken by June Essex A unique digital art installation, which has been created with the help of four schools and Autism Bedfordshire, was unveiled in the new...
Act with caution if you receive an unsolicited telephone call The Trading Standards team are urging small businesses to act with caution if they receive an unsolicited telephone call offering...
We are celebrating Love Parks Week by holding a series of activities to inspire people of all ages to play, explore, exercise and relax, running from 24 July – 2 August. As part of the...
Did you miss our last drop-in session? No problem, we have further dates where we’ll be out and about ready to talk to anyone who is interested in adoption. Drop-ins are a perfect way to...
The A421 road will be closed overnight this week for three nights in a row, from 17 to 19 July (ending at 06:00hrs on the morning of 20 July). The A421 will also be closed overnight for three...
Six open spaces in Central Bedfordshire have today been recognised as some of the best community-run green spaces in the country in the UK’s National Green Flag Awards 2019. Amongst...
Act with caution when looking for a Government service online! Whether you are looking to renew your passport, apply for a driving licence or fishing licence, book a driving test or pay a...
Make your application today We offer concessionary bus travel on existing routes which have spare seats each term. Applications for the new academic year are now available via our...
We're consulting on a new strategy to ensure we have good quality homes for children in our care and further improve on our ‘good’ Ofsted rating for ensuring they have safe and...
Reminder: A421 road closure dates next week The A421 road will be closed overnight for three nights in a row from 17 to 19 July (ending morning of 20 July), and then again for three nights...
A crackdown on Blue Badge disabled parking fraud has seen another four devious drivers successfully convicted of wrongful use of a disabled person’s badge yesterday (9 July) Three of the...
Central Bedfordshire Council is out talking to residents, visitors and businesses about local shops and services as part of a survey to benchmark 11 of its major town centres. The surveys will...
We are calling for children to sign up to ‘Space Chase’, the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon...
Sign up for our songwriting course Students on our first songwriting course, which took place to great success over the Easter holidays Due to popular demand we will be running another...
Have your say The Homelessness Act 2002 places a legal duty on local authorities to undertake a comprehensive review of homelessness in the area every five years and produce a homelessness...
Central Bedfordshire Council was once again thrilled by the response to their latest call for unneeded bicycles. The Bike Recycling Scheme sees unwanted and outgrown bikes donated and then...
Road: Carter St, Sandy Application from: Anglian water - 0800145145 Reason: New Water Connection Length affected: side of 94 London Rd Date: From Monday 8th...
When: 12th July 2019 - 7pm Where: Sandy Conservative Club, Bedford Road, SG19 1EL Teams of 4 -6 people, £6.00 per head. Cash or cheques only. Cheques to be made payable to The...
At the beginning of this week the inclusive swing at Sunderland Road was removed by the Town Council's outdoor team as it was broken, possibly due to misuse or vandalism. We can confirm...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! We are warning residents to be on their guard, following reports of a new variation of a telephone scam. The caller claims to...
Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting on a new strategy to ensure it has good quality homes for children in its care and further improve on its ‘good’ Ofsted rating for ensuring...
Have your say Tuesday July 3 at 5pm is the deadline to have your say on proposals to improve special provision for children and young people with education, health and care (EHC) plans. ...
A council crackdown about new government rules to do with shared housing has seen a managing agent successfully convicted for failing to properly license his property. Mr Leon Hill, 47, of...
As you may be aware, work is currently underway in Sandy’s Market Square to construct a Community Stand and install new benches and cycle stands. The work is being undertaken through Central...
Kier are pleased to confirm the A421 at Castle Mill bridge near Renhold, is fully open and all contraflows have been removed. The A421 westbound between Black Cat and Cardington was...
School children from all over Central Bedfordshire took to the stage over the last two weeks to sing their hearts out in a series of unique performances at a professional venue. The Sing Out,...
Central Bedfordshire Council is organising some free family fun events with a difference during the coming summer school holidays. From the start of the school holidays in July through to the...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! We are warning residents to be on their guard, following a report of a scam telephone call claiming to be from a credit card...
Kier made a decision to cancel last nights shift due to the weather forecast. As a result Kier still need to carry out two nights worth of work to remove the contraflow system. This work...
Due to the poor weather conditions experienced this week, the concrete that was poured last weekend has not achieved the desired strength and moisture content required to undertake the final...
A synth-pop tune tackling young people’s concerns over climate change is among the compositions from first-time songwriters – the result of a pioneering course which will return next...
Ignore 'beneficiary' letters claiming you could receive a quick fortune! If you receive a letter from someone working in an overseas bank or other financial institution, claiming that...
Sandy Town Council is looking to co-opt new members onto the council to fill vacant seats for members representing Pinnacle and Fallowfield Wards. We welcome applications for co-option from...
On Friday 7 June, local MP Iain Stewart visited the A421 site to take a look at the progress that Central Bedfordshire Council and its contractors have made on the latest leg of a project to...
Watch Sir Quentin Blake’s beloved children’s book The Green Ship come to life, as Librarian Theatre transforms libraries across Central Bedfordshire into magical spaces and share a...
We need your help! We are developing a plan to improve the quality of life for people with physical disabilities locally and would like your continued support in the following areas: •...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call. There has recently been an increase in individuals receiving phone calls from bogus callers claiming to be a police officer or bank...
At the start of Scams Awareness month, which runs from the 10th-23rd June, we are warning people to be wary of telephone scams after a vulnerable local resident was conned into handing over large...
Highways England are pleased to announce that their public consultation on the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements launched on Monday 3 June 2019. About the scheme Highways...
Stop. Report. Talk. Help us fight scams by raising awareness. Over the next couple of weeks the Trading Standards team wants to help reduce the risk and impact of scams by raising...
We are again calling for unwanted and outgrown bikes to be donated to our bike recycling scheme. Donated bikes will be refurbished, made road-worthy and found new homes. The refurbished bikes...
Bridge demolition As part of our project to upgrade the A421 from Junction 13 of the M1 into Milton Keynes with Milton Keynes Council, the Cranfield Road bridge demolition work over the weekend...
Public events now being held by Highways England In February, Highways England announced the preferred choices for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme. We wanted to advise our...
Highways England will be bringing their Regional Investment Programme engagement van to Sandy town centre car park on Friday 7 June 8.30 - 14.30, for an information exhibition. The...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Highways contractors have re-started work in the area outside the promenade of shops on the High Street. Works will see the installation of new benches, cycle...
If you have a child with special education needs or disabilities (SEND) that is starting school from September 2019 then they may be entitled to school travel assistance, depending on how far the...
Central Bedfordshire Council foster carers have described the ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience’ of being honoured for the work they do with an invitation to a Royal Garden Party and the...
Kier will be undertaking layby improvement works on the A1 northbound between Lower Caldecote and Seddington, on behalf of Highways England. In future, more vehicles will be able to use this area...
When you think of fostering, what do you think are the most important qualities for a foster carer or a foster family? Good cook? A big house? Actually, it’s much simpler...
Saturday 25 - Thursday 30 May We will be hunting flowers around the library. All successful hunts will entered into a prize draw and the winners will be drawn on Friday 31 May. Tuesday 28...
Central Bedfordshire Council has held its first full council meeting since the 2 May elections and has confirmed Cllr James Jamieson as its returning Leader, along with a newly configured...
Kier will be carrying out bridge joint repair works at the above location, on behalf of Highways England. Previous surveys have identified the need for maintenance works, for road safety reasons....
Bank holiday - bins, tidy tips and other council services The next bank holiday is Monday, 27 May. Here are some important reminders about council services. We will still be collecting...
A Central Bedfordshire Council Youth Parliament member has pledged to continue ‘breaking the stigma that still sadly exists’ for young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+)...
The Tree Charter urges us all to “harness the therapeutic power of trees” and recognises that healthcare and tree-care go hand-in-hand. It’s true to say that we breathe more...
Our Local Plan Examination hearings will commence next week at 10am on Tuesday 21 May within the Council Chamber at our Priory House offices near Shefford. The hearings are open to members of...
A recent council crackdown on Blue Badge disabled parking fraud means that two dishonest drivers are facing possible court action. Central Bedfordshire Council undertook an exercise...
Join us on 3 free walks! The Etonbury Green Wheel walking route will be formally opened this Sunday, 19 May. Please come along and join one of three free guided walks to celebrate the official...
Free Information Event Thursday 23 May 2019 10am-3pm At Sandy Library, High Street, Sandy, SG19 1EH Join us for information, reminiscence, Dementia Friends Session, Q&A with a...
Come along to our free Money Management courses this month Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Service is offering free* Money Management courses where you can find practical ways to better...
On Tuesday 30 April 2019, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis attended the Order of St John Organ Donor Award Ceremony which was held at Cranfield University by kind permission of the...
Public drop-in event Morgan Sindall, our contractors for our project to upgrade the A421 road running from Magna Park in Milton Keynes to junction 13 of the M1, are holding a public drop-in...
Voters across Central Bedfordshire have elected a new council made up of 41 Conservative councillors, 13 Independents, three Liberal Democrats, one Labour councillor and one UK Independence Party...
Today Sandy Town Council has flown the flag at Faynes Corner, to welcome the new royal baby, born to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Monday 6 May.
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking residents to help ‘cool the climate’ by composting at home during the nineteenth annual international Compost Awareness Week, which is being held...
Local and Parish Elections will be taking place this Thursday, 2 May. This is your chance to exercise your democratic right to vote for the candidate that you want to represent your community. ...
The next bank holiday is Monday, 6 May. Here are some important reminders about council services. We will still be collecting waste We will still be collecting waste on Monday, 6 May....
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team has received a report from a concerned resident who has received an unsolicited telephone call about...
The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service is offering free* money management courses, where you will be able to share what you know, gain new knowledge and take-home practical tools to help...
Apply for assistance If you have a child that is starting lower, primary or middle school from September 2019 then they may be entitled to school travel assistance, depending on how far the walk...
Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Kathryn Holloway, and Assistant Chief Constable, Jackie Sebire, today learned that their lobbying of the Home Office for extra funds to tackle serious...
Health leaders across Bedfordshire are urging pregnant women and young children to get their free flu vaccine as soon as possible. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant then...
Central Bedfordshire Council is training schools in the use of innovative play techniques to help support children with social, emotional or mental health difficulties. Last year, the...
With the Easter weekend approaching, here are some important reminders about council services. We will still be collecting waste We will still be collecting waste on Good Friday and Easter...
The Mayor of Sandy, Cllr Michael Scott, has spent the last year fundraising for a Community Defibrillator in Beeston. Mr & Mrs Hodson, of The Knolls, Beeston, have kindly agreed to...
At a meeting of the Council's Community Services and Environment Committee held on 18th February 2019 Councillors considered and approved a request to hold a fun fair on Sunderland Road...
Indulge their love of books (as well as chocolate) and take the kids on a trip to your local library this school holidays. We have got loads of crafts and activites to keep them entertained...
The Council apologises for the inconvenience caused by the delay in opening the Sunderland Road Recreation Ground Play Park. The Council is addressing the delays with the play park contractor and...
Sandy Town Council is hosting the Annual Town Meeting for Sandy on Monday 8 April 2019 at Sandy Town Council Offices, 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy, starting at 7.30 pm, to which every elector of Sandy...
Popular local food and drink establishments are among seven shops and businesses across Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton and Shefford that had facelifts worth more nearly £190,000 as part of...
We heard this week that we're to receive just over £49,000 of government funding to help clean up the high streets and pavements in our town centres. Since December last year, our...
Important roadworks information A1 southbound, Biggleswade south to Edworth: urgent resurfacing work Kier will be carrying out urgent resurfacing works at the above location, on behalf of...
Central Bedfordshire Council have asked Town and Parish Council's within Central Bedfordshire to help support the annual Great British Spring Clean. Will you be taking part in the...
Could you be a councillor? Want to make a difference to your community? We need good candidates from all sectors of the community - you don't need to be a member of a political party but...
About Best Bar None Best Bar None is a national scheme aimed at making town centres better, safer and more vibrant places to go out. The police, fire service and local authorities work in...
At a special ceremony held in The Officers’ Mess at RAF Henlow, by kind permission of Station Commander Rachel Mawdsley, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, brought together...
Every year since 2002 the Town Mayor has made an award to the person or people who have done the most for the community or for other residents in Sandy and Beeston. The three...
Independent, local environmental charity The Greensand Trust is this year celebrating 20 years of action to protect, conserve and enhance the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of the...
Road: Park Road, Sandy Application from: Opals Group – 01733 796008 Reason: Replacement of BT Cabinet Length affected: Full Length Date: The closure...
At a Full Council meeting, attended by members of the public on Monday 4th March 2019, discussion of the East West Rail consultation saw Members of Sandy Town Council agree upon the importance of...
At a meeting of its Full Council on 4th March 2019 Members of Sandy Town Council considered Central Bedfordshire Council's current consultation on Air Quality Action Plans. The current...
Sandy Town Council is pleased to welcome the newest member of its team, Miss Katie Barker, who started in the role of Receptionist and Administrator with the Council on 4th March 2019. Katie comes...
There's still time to have your say We are consulting on our plans to improve air quality in Ampthill and Sandy, following a previous consultation back in 2015. Generally, the...
Central Bedfordshire Council Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee has appointed two new parent governor representatives after receiving four nominees from schools in the...
Central Bedfordshire has maintained its high standard in providing secondary and upper schools as almost all young people have been granted one of their preferred choices for the 2019/20 academic...
East West Rail - Public Event Friday 1st March 2019 Members of Sandy Town Council have met to informally discuss the East West Rail Consultation, the five routes put forward and their...
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking people to share their experiences of domestic abuse through a short survey. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone and can take many forms. That’s why...
All garden waste must be contained within either the wheelie bin or garden waste sacks we provide. Any large branches, trunks and plants should be cut down to fit inside. Please...
The next break for schools is the Easter holidays Most schools will break up on Friday, 5 April and go back on Tuesday, 23 April. The school term dates and school holidays will be...
Members of the public are being invited to participate in a public consultation on the East West Rail link and the proposed routes of the Central Section, which goes from Bedford to Cambridge....
A421 Weekend Closure The A421 road between Eagle Farm in Milton Keynes and Junction 13 of M1 is open again, as we have finished our essential work early. The road was closed during this...
The Town Council has received the following message From UK Power...
Central Bedfordshire Council's Executive has approved a new loan scheme to enable foster carers and adopters to adapt their homes and increase their capacity to look after vulnerable children...
Are you interested in representing your community, why not come along to learn more about being a Town Councillor at our next open session.
The Saxon Leisure Centre in Biggleswade is set to receive new swimming pool changing facilities costing £1million. Funding for the new facilities was given the green light at our Executive...
Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting on its plans to improve air quality in Ampthill and Sandy, following on from a previous consultation back in 2015. Now the council has produced plans for...
We will be funding 12 new community safety officers to work alongside the police and communities to help tackle community safety issues. The new posts include Neighbourhood Response...
Central Bedfordshire Council is to set up its own company to ensure more affordable new homes are built in the area. The move aims to rect