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Sandy Green Wheel Spring Walk - Sunday 29th May 2022

Proud to be part of the Greensand Country Festival 2022. Join us in walking Sandy Green Wheel on Sunday 29th May 2022. Meet up in Sandy Market Square at 10am to collect a route map. Explore...

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VACANCY FOR COUNCILLOR

Could you be a Councillor? Do you have an interest in town affairs? Can you make a difference? Do you have spare time to help us do the best for the community? Sandy Town...

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Be Central Bedfordshire - Business Newsletter 18.05.22

The Greensand Country Festival 2022 is here! Throughout May and into June half term, the Greensand Country Festival, supported by Mulberry Homes, aims to shine a light on countryside...

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Notice of Councillor Vacancy - May 2022

Notice of Councillor Vacancy      

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Water Saving Week

It's Water Saving Week! Saving water not only saves money off your utility bills but also helps the environment, as getting clean water to your home uses lots of energy. If you're...

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Get out and about this summer with the help of the AccessAble App

Everyone should be able to feel at ease when visiting somewhere new.  No one should have to worry about whether the access to an area or its facilities is suitable for their needs. The...

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Cheering Volunteering Newsletter May 2022

Cheering all Volunteering In Central Bedfordshire. Whether it is joining a litter pick or taking someone to an appointment, volunteering offers innumerable opportunities to help people and to...

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Central Bedfordshire pupils take to the streets for Walk to School Week

School pupils in Central Bedfordshire will join thousands of children across the UK taking part in Walk to School Week (16 – 20 May 2022). Walk to School Week takes place during Living...

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Time Capsule Ceremony at Derwent Primary School

Time capsule ceremony sees school celebrate expansion project which will honour ‘inspirational’ former governor The children of an “inspirational” former Derwent Primary...

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A6/A507 Clophill roundabout consultation gets going

We have plans to improve the busy A6/A507 roundabout at Clophill and we're driven to understand what you think. Consultation on the scheme that benefits from £6.8 million of...

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Queen's Platinum Jubilee Community Art Project

Calling local artists: Do you have an idea for a community art project to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? Sandy Town Council is asking our community for your ideas on how some S106...

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Platinum Jubilee Concert

The communities of Sandy, Beeston and the surrounding area are invited to an outdoor concert in the grounds of Sandye Place on Thursday 2nd June 2022 in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum...

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Queen Elizabeth II

The upcoming royal jubilee has been a focus for publishing. There are lots of new books about the queen and her reign, free to reserve. Click on the titles and logon to reserve with your library...

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SEND News and Update 13.05.22

Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin.  This week includes information on • Children and Young People's Survey • Have your say on our draft SEND Strategy 2022...

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Large fine for Luton dad for mis-using daughter’s Blue Badge

A dad who fraudulently used his 14-year-old daughter’s disabled Blue Badge when she was not present, has been found guilty and fined a total of £620 at Luton Magistrates’ Court...

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Council seeks opinions to help refresh Children and Young People's Plan

Seeking opinions from children, young people, parents, carers and professionals who work with children We are asking children, young people, parents, carers and professionals who work with...

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SEND Update: Education, Health and Care Plans - 12 May 2022

Today we are expecting the Department for Education to release the SEN2 data. The data will provide a snapshot from January – December 2021 and will show a continued increase in demand...

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“He would call me dozens of times a day…”

New programme shines light on coercive control “He would call me dozens of times a day, wanting to know where I was and who I was with. He would check my phone and even delete contacts...

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Job Vacancy: Groundsperson / Handyperson

Sandy Town Council are seeking a competent person join our grounds team. Applicants will be required to carry out repairs to Town Council property, undertake cleaning and maintenance duties,...

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Weekly review 06.05.22

Wellness Wednesday This week is about keeping safe in the sun. Get yourself ready and prepared for the hotter weather... Macmillan Cancer Support are sharing top tips for applying sun...

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Bess Adult Learning 06.05.22

Maths and English courses starting now Do you want to work towards a level 1 or level 2 maths or English qualification? Do you want to build your maths or English skills for work, to...

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New changes proposed for Shefford and Stotfold schools

A revised Schools for the Future proposal for a two-tier education model in Shefford and Stotfold has been published ahead of being considered by Central Bedfordshire Councillors later in the...

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Book of the Month - May 2022

The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex Cornwall, 1972. Three keepers vanish from a remote lighthouse, miles from the shore. The entrance door is locked from the inside. The clocks have stopped. The...

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Hundreds of children take part in free Easter holiday activities

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme proves a hit! Hundreds of children across Central Bedfordshire took part in fun, free activities during the Easter Holidays as a result of our...

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Be Central Bedfordshire - Business Newsletter 29.04.22

Are you looking to grow your connections and gain more support in your business The Athena Network is hosting a virtual launch for its Bedfordshire group on Wednesday, 11th May from 12pm to...

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Active Lifestyles 29.04.22

Weekly review Wellness Wednesday Can food really improve your mood...Yes it really can. Take a look at some food ideas that can improve your mood. Organisation of the...

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Latest news from Dunstable Library

Narratives of COVID talk Wedneday 4 May 2.30pm During Dying Matters Awareness Week, Dunstable Library invities you to join Erica Borgstrom and other contributors to the book Narratives of...

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Notice of Councillor Vacancy - April 2022

Notice of Councillor Vacancy      

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Can you spare a few minutes?

Testing our new website feature for checking bin collection day We’ve developed a postcode checking tool which shows the next four weeks of collection days and explains which bin needs...

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SEND News and Update 27.04.22

Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin.  This week includes information on • Introducing Sarah-Jane Smedmor and Dr Helen Phelan • Have your say on our draft SEND...

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Local elections - reminder for Central Bedfordshire

Residents are reminded that Central Bedfordshire Council’s elections will be taking place next year in May 2023 and that there are NO scheduled parish or local elections on 5 May...

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Office Closure on Wednesday 27th April 2022

As a mark of respect to the late Cllr Hill, the Town Council offices at 10 Cambridge Road will be closed on Wednesday 27th April 2022. We apologise for any inconvenience this may...

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Roadworks - A1(M) junction 10 Stotfold / A507 – lighting renewal update

Notification of ongoing work A1(M) junction 10 Stotfold / A507 – lighting renewal update National Highways  have written with an update on the ongoing lighting renewal work...

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We're ready to start making energy rebate payments

Eligible households in Central Bedfordshire will soon start to receive the Energy Bill Rebate announced by the government in February. From tomorrow (Tuesday 26 April) payments of £150...

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Do you know the signs of stalking?

Victims don’t report until the 100th incident, on average  This week is Stalking Awareness Week. With victims of stalking not reporting their concerns until the 100th incident, on...

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Explore Greensand Country

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Bedfordshire Ramblers: Helping you Enjoy the countryside even more

It has been a great Easter for getting out and about in our lovely countryside. There's blossom in the hedge rows and on the trees, Primroses and bluebells in the woods, Fields have a rich...

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Annual Town Meeting Postponed

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Annual Town Meeting has been postponed and will now be held on Wednesday 18th May 2022 at 7pm in the Theatre Hall at Sandy Secondary School. We apologise...

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Have your say on the planning application for the transformation of Sandy Secondary School

Planning consultation A planning application has been registered with Central Bedfordshire Council for changes to remodel and refurbish Sandy Secondary School. This is because, while the...

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Job Vacancy: Groundsperson/Handyperson

SANDY TOWN COUNCIL REQUIRE Groundsperson/Handyperson Sandy Town Council are seeking a competent person join our grounds team. Applicants will be required to carry out repairs to Town...

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Town Centre Car Park Entrance Barrier

Residents are advised that from Tuesday 3rd May 2022 the barrier at the entrance to the town centre car park will be           closed to entry...

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We are consulting on the future of our Day Services for older people

Have your say: two consultations launched We have launched two consultations to help shape the future of our Day Service for older people. In early 2016, we began the process of developing...

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National Primary Offer Day: pupils find out where they’re going to school

Over 5,000 applications received this year Monday (19 April) was National Primary Offer Day, so pupils starting primary school and moving up to middle school in September found out whether...

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SEND News and Update 20.04.22

Welcome to this extra edition of the SEND News Bulletin  SNAP Parent Carer Forum Annual Survey Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the SNAP Parent Carer Forum survey....

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We are recruiting Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers!

Do you know a young person who will have time on their hands this Summer? All our libraries are currently recruiting young people aged 13 or more to help run our annual Summer Reading...

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Statement of Community Involvement Consultation

Have your say on how we consult during the planning process. We’re currently consulting on our new proposed Statement of Community Involvement. It covers plan-making and the planning...

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Good news. In fact, really good news.

The Government is giving us £4.9million to help our local communities to grow and thrive. We will receive £3.5million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which is designed to build...

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Central Bedfordshire stand together with Ukraine

Central Bedfordshire Councillors unanimously backed a motion to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. At tonight’s Full Council meeting, councillors passed a motion to stand...

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Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service 14.04.22

The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service works with a wide range of training providers to support Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough residents with local and online adult learning...

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How does your garden Grow?

Spring into your garden this holiday The Spring equinox has passed, and longer daylight hours are now waking us earlier each day. The spring bulbs are at their best, the birds are building...

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SEND News and Update 13.04.22

Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin.  This week includes information on • Children's Occupational Therapy Service • Living with Dyslexia -  new...

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Free course to support parents of pre-school aged children

Helping parents understand children's behaviour and feelings We are running a free programme to support parents and carers of pre-school aged (three to five-year-old) children. The...

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250 volunteers support the Great British Spring Clean

The Great British Spring Clean was a big success – and we would like to thank every one of the 250 litter pickers who turned out to join the annual campaign. We supported an incredible...

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Easter Bank Holiday Office Closure

Due to the Easter bank holidays, Sandy Town Council's offices at 10 Cambridge Road will be closed to the public from: 4pm on Wednesday 13 April 2022 until 9am on Wednesday 20 April...

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Faunfair on Sunderland Road Recreation Ground

As part of its aim of providing enriching activities for residents in Sandy, the Town Council has given permission to the organisers of the funfair which visited the town last year to return and...

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Central Bedfordshire Council: Have your say on the statement of community involvement

The Statement of Community Involvement explains how residents, business and other stakeholders can engage in the planning process in Central Bedfordshire. We have updated our Statement of...

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Reminder: Have your say on engine idling in Central Bedfordshire

We launched an engine idling survey to gather a better understanding of whether residents feel there are problems with vehicles leaving their engines running when stationary in Central...

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Central Bedfordshire Council Services over the Bank Holidays

Between April and June there are a whopping five bank holidays to enjoy. Here's a quick reminder of when they are and a guide for how they affect council services. Upcoming bank...

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Business Awards - entries open

SME Luton and Bedfordshire Business Awards 2022 After two of the most challenging years for businesses, we're encouraging local businesses to enter the fourth SME Luton and Bedfordshire...

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Cold-calling trader targeting Leighton Buzzard residents

Act with caution before agreeing to work on your home The Trading Standards team has received reports of a trader cold-calling in the Leighton Buzzard area and pressuring some residents into...

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AmpLiterary returns for 2022

Library News update Central Bedfordshire's local literary festival, AmpLiterary returns to Ampthill this month.  AmpLiterary which will take place at Parkside Hall in Ampthill on...

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Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Presentation of Certificates of Meritorious Service

At a special ceremony held at The Army Reserve Centre in Bedford, by kind permission of Colonel Ray Wilkinson QVRM TD VR DL, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, presented five...

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Active Lifestyles Weekly review 08.04.22

Wellness Wednesday STAYING ACTIVE When life feels challenging, staying active really helps. There's a lot we can't control, but when we choose to take care of our bodies, we can...

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National Highways roadworks information: A1 Biggleswade, northbound

National Highways plan to carry out essential maintenance work to replace the weather detecting equipment on the A1 at Biggleswade. As part of this work, they will be installing sensors on the...

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Cllr Max Hill.

It is with the deepest regret we have to announce that our dear friend and colleague, Cllr Max Hill sadly passed away on Friday 1 April 2022. Cllr Hill became a member of Sandy Town...

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Mayors Awards - Young Persons Awards

Nominations for the Mayor of Sandy’s Community Citizens Award and Community Group Award are now closed. However the deadline for they Young  Persons Award has been extended until 22...

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The Leaders Blog - 07.04.22

Helping people live their best lives In his latest blog, Cllr Wenham reflects on extra support for disadvantaged children both in and out of the classroom; plus outside of education, the work...

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Day of Action in Sandy is a massive success

We held a successful Day of Action in Sandy last week. Our Community Safety and Environmental Services teams worked with Bedfordshire Police, Bedfordshire Fire Service, Grand Union Housing...

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Biggleswade woman fined for falsely claiming homelessness

A 25-year-old Biggleswade woman who falsely declared homelessness on a council housing application was sentenced to a six-month community order consisting of two requirements: attend 15...

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How we are supporting families this Easter

We've issued 7,000 supermarket vouchers and our free holiday activities programme has returned We are supporting families of children eligible for Free School Meals over the upcoming...

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Easter fun at Sandy Library

Keep your kids busy with some great Easter crafts and activities at Sandy Library this school holidays. • Go on a Rabbit hunt around the Library from Tues 5 to Sat 9 April for a chance to...

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Biggleswade Transport Corridor: Last Chance to Have your Say

Residents have until Friday to share their feedback on plans that are being developed to encourage more cycling and walking in Biggleswade in the future. In partnership with Homes England and...

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Be Central Bedfordshire - Business Newsletter 05.04.22

Innovate UK new and current funding opportunities Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency and they help businesses grow through the development and commercialisation of new...

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Autism Bedfordshire Charity Event

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High standards are the way forward in new roads contract

A search has started to find a partner to provide up to £150m of highways maintenance works in Central Bedfordshire over a minimum 7-year period, with a clear focus on quality,...

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Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: New High Sheriff of Bedfordshire 2022-2023 sworn in at Elstow Abbey

The new High Sheriff of Bedfordshire for 2022/2023 was installed yesterday, Sunday 3 April 2022. Lady Jane Clifford, who succeeds Eric Masih, was sworn in at a ceremony at Elstow Abbey. Lady...

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SEND News and Update 04.04.22

Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin.  This week includes information on • Council SEND Services Holiday Arrangements • Living with Anxiety -  new CAMHSTalk...

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Help for rough sleepers during extreme weather

Predicted sub-zero night-time temperatures trigger our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol support for those sleeping rough Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is activated when the...

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New partnership launched to better support local adults with autism

Bedfordshire Autism Voice will hold community based, local meetings A new partnership has been launched in Central Bedfordshire to better support local adults with autism. Central...

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Trading Standards investigation leads to conviction of husband-and-wife rogue trader team

Our Trading Standards Team have convicted a rogue trader couple of fraud. Trading as SDL Landscaping Limited, Sean (42) and Amy Lankshear (31) both of Winchester Road Sandy, appeared at Luton...

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Have your say - Amalgamation of Potton Lower & Middle Schools

There are two weeks left to provide feedback on a proposal to amalgamate Potton Lower and Potton Middle schools to create a primary school, after the statutory consultation deadline was extended...

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Get involved in the Great British Spring Clean: 25th March - 10th April 2022

The Great British Spring Clean starts today! Back for its seventh year, the 2022 Great British Spring Clean takes place from 25 March – 10 April and Keep Britain Tidy is asking...

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Design guide survey - have your say

You can help shape the look and feel of new developments in Central Bedfordshire by taking part in a short online survey. We are updating our Design Guide and would like to know what residents...

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The Police and Crime Commissioner’s Annual Survey

There is still time to complete the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Annual Survey for 2021 – 2022. The PCC’s role includes being the voice of residents when it comes to the...

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Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: HM Lord-Lieutenant and Team Plant a Tree for the Jubilee

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis and her team of Deputy Lieutenants were delighted to visit Millennium Country Park in the Forest of Marston Vale on Monday 21...

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A TREEmendous event!

Tree Giveaway for the Queen's Green Canopy We've had a great time meeting residents at events and markets in Dunstable, Biggleswade, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard this month,...

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Mayors Awards 2022

Nominations for the Mayor of Sandy’s Community Awards are now open. The awards recognise the people who have done the most for the community or for other residents in Sandy and...

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The Mayor of Sandy’s Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine.

Sandy Town Council stands with Ukraine. As the horrors of this war continue to unfold daily, my thoughts and prayers are with the Ukrainian people. My fellow Members and I express our support and...

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New Town Councillor Co-opted

At a meeting of Sandy Town Council on Monday 7th March 2022, a new Councillor was co-opted on to the Council to fill a vacancy in Fallowfield Ward. Two candidates applied for the single vacancy...

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Councillor Surgery - Saturday 2nd April 2022

Sandy Town Council will be holding a Councillor Surgery on Saturday 2nd April 2022 from 10am to 12noon at the Community Sand in Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1HU. All members of the public are...

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Crematorium application approved

A crematorium is set to be built off Fordfield Road in Steppingley, near Flitwick, following approval from our Development Management Committee yesterday, (subject to due process). The...

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A1 Wyboston to Buckden resurfacing

National Highways will be carrying out essential resurfacing work on the A1 northbound between Wyboston and Buckden. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a smoother and better-defined road...

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SEND News and Update 16.03.22

Welcome to this edition of the SEND News Bulletin.  This week includes information on • SEND Early Intervention Offer • eLearning: A guide to Co-production • Easter...

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Covid Snapshot - 16.03.22

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Bedfordshire Lieutenancy: HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Honours Recipients Gathering and Presentation Ceremony held at Putteridge Bury

At a special ceremony held at Putteridge Bury, by kind permission of Vice Chancellor Professor Rebecca Bunting, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis brought together Bedfordshire...

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We have launched a consultation on plans to enhance Biggleswade Library to include new children’s centre and registration service

We are proposing a major makeover of Biggleswade Library to provide a modern, attractive facility and community hub for residents. There would be improvements to existing library services, new...

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Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire

Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire will be visiting an area near you to provide information, advice and guidance about local social care, health, housing and additional services. We will be joined...

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The Big Walk and Wheel

A WHEELY fun challenge! We have a WHEELY fun challenge for you. It’s called The Big Walk and Wheel. From Monday 21 March to Friday 1 April, we want you to walk, wheel, scoot, or...

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Sustainable Transport Corridor in Biggleswade

Plans to encourage more cycling and walking in Biggleswade in the future are being developed and we would like residents to share their feedback. In partnership with Homes England and...

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Sandy Town Council welcomes a new Town Clerk

Sandy Town Council is excited to announce that Mrs Nicola Sewell will be joining the Council’s team as Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer following the departure of current Town...

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2022-23 Budget and Precept

Sandy Town Council set the budget and precept for the year ending 31 March 2023 at a Full Council meeting on Monday 24th January 2022. The agreed 2022/23 budget and precept request will result...

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Sandy Town Council goes electric

Underlining its commitment to the environment and completing one of the actions within its Environmental Plan, Sandy Town Council has confirmed the purchase of a new electric utility vehicle to...

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Tree planting opportunities

The Sustainability Team have been planning tree giveaway pilots as part of the Queen's Green Canopy celebrations, encouraging people to plant a tree for the Jubilee! Free tree giveaway...

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Roadworks Update: Update: A428 Caxton Gibbet roundabout to A14 junction 31

This is an update on the essential drainage surveys planned on the A428 between Caxton Gibbet roundabout the A14 junction 31. As work was unable to start as planned on Monday 28 February....

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PCC Precept

Following the recent announcement from the PCC about the Police and Crime Panel backing more investment in policing for Bedfordshire (see release here...

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Have your say on plans to amalgamate Potton Lower and Potton Middles schools to create a primary school.

A statutory consultation has begun regards a proposal to amalgamate Potton Lower and Potton Middle schools to create a primary school with effect from 1 September 2023. This would involve...

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We would like your opinion on engine idling in Central Bedfordshire

We have launched an engine idling survey to gather a better understanding of whether residents feel there are problems with vehicles leaving their engines running when stationary in Central...

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Vital children’s social care services rated Good by Ofsted

We've been rated Good for the social care services we provides to children and families, following an inspection in January In a report published today, Ofsted has credited the Council for...

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Design Guide Survey

Residents encouraged to have their say on design principles for new developments Residents can help shape the look and feel of new developments in Central Bedfordshire by taking part in a...

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80 homes a year brought back to life by our Empty Homes team

This week is Empty Homes Week Do you know about the steps we can take to bring empty homes back into use? In the past ten years, our Empty Homes Team has brought 816 long term empty homes...

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New: get housing advice online!

We've launched a new online service We have launched a new online service to provide round the clock housing advice. Launched yesterday (28 February) on our website, the new self-serve...

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Five top tips for your garden

As gardens wake up after the winter, and with garden waste collections restarting,  we've pulled together some 'sage' advice to get you in the growing mood! #1 - Don't...

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Living our best lives in Central Bedfordshire

Living our best lives in Central Bedfordshire Following the turmoil of the pandemic and its impacts on local people, communities and businesses, the Council has renewed its commitment to make...

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Council agrees budget for 2022/23

Central Bedfordshire’s Council has agreed its annual budget, which confirms a range of service investments, infrastructure projects and efficiency measures for the financ