Residents can find out more about council services thanks to the launch of Central Bedfordshire Council Updates.
This new service invites residents to sign up for regular emails on topics ranging from councillor surgery dates to council tax, news, public consultations, waste and recycling, adult learning and more.
The council is determined to keep our residents informed [...]
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What do you think of Central Bedfordshire? Tell us what you think
What do you think of Central Bedfordshire? Tell us what you think
What do you think of Central Bedfordshire? Tell us what you think
What do you think of Central Bedfordshire? Tell us what you think
What do you think of Central Bedfordshire? Tell us what you think
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Have your say on the council’s draft budget
Thursday, December 8th, 2011Draft budget avoids council tax rise and cuts in frontline services.
Protecting front line services by cutting overheads and avoiding council tax rises for next year form the cornerstones of a draft spending plan approved by Central Bedfordshire Executive councillors this week.
The council intends to spend £180m from April 2012 on its wide range of services [...]
Have your say on future minerals and waste sites
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011The Minerals and Waste Core Strategy Development Plan sets out the planning strategy for mineral extraction, non-hazardous landfill and waste recovery that is needed throughout Central Bedfordshire over for the next 15 years.
Local people will have the opportunity to comment on whether or not they consider the plan to be ’sound’ during this consultation, running [...]
Have your say on proposed boundary changes
Monday, November 28th, 2011Councillors have agreed to put forward revised proposals for changes to the area’s electoral constituencies to the Boundary Commission following a meeting of Central Bedfordshire Council.
At the meeting on Thursday night, a number of councillors expressed their strong concerns over the Commission’s proposals.
The area is currently being examined as part of a review of parliamentary [...]
Have your say on the future of Libraries
Thursday, October 27th, 2011Don’t keep your voice down for the future of local libraries
Residents across Central Bedfordshire are being encouraged to get involved in shaping the future of local libraries, following the successful Big Library debate over the summer. The council received over 2,000 responses from local residents and stakeholders, and is using all the feedback collected to [...]
We want to hear views on transport in your area
Monday, October 24th, 2011As part of work on Central Bedfordshire’s Local Transport Plan 3, the Transport Strategy Team has been busy over the last few months working on a series of Local Transport Plans, which will help to identify and delivery priorities for local transport improvements in a number of areas of Central Bedfordshire. We have already produced [...]
Have your say on a review of councillor allowances
Thursday, October 6th, 2011An Independent Panel is reviewing the scheme of allowances paid to councillors of Central Bedfordshire Council for the current year 2011/12 and for next year (2012/13).
The Panel invites Central Bedfordshire residents to contribute to its work. You can see the current allowances scheme on the council’s website.
If you would like to comment on the existing [...]
Making your money count
Friday, September 16th, 2011Residents are being asked to give their views on the council services they value most and where they feel savings could be made in a budget survey.
The survey forms part of the first stage of public consultation, as Central Bedfordshire Council begins its budget and council tax setting process for 2012/2013.
The feedback will contribute to [...]
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Residents can find out more about council services thanks to the launch of Central Bedfordshire Council Updates.
This new service invites residents to sign up for regular emails on topics ranging from councillor surgery dates to council tax, news, public consultations, waste and recycling, adult learning and more.
The council is determined to keep our residents informed [...]
Have your say on the council’s draft budget
Draft budget avoids council tax rise and cuts in frontline services.
Protecting front line services by cutting overheads and avoiding council tax rises for next year form the cornerstones of a draft spending plan approved by Central Bedfordshire Executive councillors this week.
The council intends to spend £180m from April 2012 on its wide range of services [...]