Central Bedfordshire Council

🔨♻️ Boost for green skills in construction ♻️🔨 Free courses are still available to the construction industry in how to make older homes more energy-efficient, also known as, ‘retrofitting’. The tailored training teaches the expertise needed to retrofit homes, improving energy efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint. As part of our commitment to a sustainable future, three innovative retrofitting training courses, run by The STC Group have been made available through the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Whether you are currently unemployed, seeking to bolster your skills, or an employer wanting to invest in your workforce’s future, these courses provide a clear pathway to a thriving sustainable career. The courses are: Level 2 - Understanding Domestic Retrofit (one week) Level 3 - Domestic Retrofit Advice (two weeks) Level 4 - Award in Assessing Domestic Dwellings for Retrofit (three weeks) For more information and to sign up, email: info@thestcgroup.co.uk or visit The STC Group

Following a successful trial at Dunstable Icknield Lower School, approval has been granted for the expansion of the School Streets initiative 🚶♀️🚴♂️ The scheme, which involves timed road closures during peak school hours, has shown positive results in improving traffic safety and increasing active travel for pupils. 🌍 ✅ 78% of survey respondents supported the scheme ✅ 96% of pupils now walk, cycle, or scoot to school (including 'park and stride') Find out more about the scheme here: 👉 https://ow.ly/kxe050TIOBj #Sustainability #ActiveTravel #SchoolStreets #BeGreen

We are looking for a Technical Officer / Environmental Health Officer to join us in our Private Sector Housing Team. You will be supporting the continuous improvement of the private housing sector across Central Bedfordshire, joining an ambitious team who are looking to improve the health and well-being of all residents. We want to make Central Bedfordshire a great place to work and live by tackling poor living conditions and improving the quality of resident’s lives. If you want to find out more or apply now, please visit our website - https://lnkd.in/enz6M2xh

We are hiring a Service Manager - Information & Strategy to join our ambitious and passionate Environmental Services team. We're looking for someone who is accustomed to management, prioritisation and change whilst also able to consider local and national influences. The successful candidate will be energetic and solution- focussed, and able to identify the root cause of issues/challenges. You can find out more and apply on our website now - https://lnkd.in/e8gwHd5i

Pop star Tom Grennan surprised pupils at Sandy Secondary School this week, appearing as the special guest to open brand-new learning spaces - part of our school transformation project - which he hopes will provide pupils with more “understanding” and “confidence”. Read more about the big day here: https://lnkd.in/g2VPnrHd

The refurbished Sandy Leisure and Sports Centre at Jenkins Pavilion is now open! 👏 We’ve invested £5 million in a fantastic new facility which now offers: 🏃♀️ A large purpose-built group exercise studio 🚲 A large group cycle studio with 30 bikes 🏃 A large flexible studio space 🚽 Reception, office, accessible toilets and a lift 🚗 A large car park with EV charging points 🏐 Flexible changing facilities for indoor and outdoor activities To become a member, or find out more about Everyone Active Sandy Leisure and Sports Centre visit: https://lnkd.in/eCf37Cc4

We are performing website maintenance today between 11am and midday. Some of our forms will be unavailable during this time, but the rest of the website will remain fully operational. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.

We are hiring a Service Manager - Information & Strategy to join our ambitious and passionate Environmental Services team. We're looking for someone who is accustomed to management, prioritisation and change whilst also able to consider local and national influences. The successful candidate will be energetic and solution- focussed, and able to identify the root cause of issues/challenges. You can find out more and apply on our website now - https://lnkd.in/e8gwHd5i

This Thursday is World Mental Health Day. Mind BLMK are hosting a webinar that will focus on 'Mental Health in the Workplace' and will provide useful advice and tips. Learn how to: - Identify common workplace mental health difficulties - How to communicate with a person experiencing mental health difficulties - How to create a mentally healthier work environment. - Learn about tools and practical tips which support mental health in the work place. When: Thursday 10 October When: 12pm - 1pm To book your place visit: https://ow.ly/Aot850TElu7

🚍🌱 We’re excited to unveil the new state-of-the-art bus shelter in Dunstable! Located outside Asda on Court Drive, this modern shelter improves the daily commute for thousands of bus users. Designed for comfort and accessibility, it features: 12 passenger bays 🚏 2 cycle storage bays 🚴♀️ Real-time journey info 📱 Wireless phone charging ⚡ A green roof for better air quality 🌿 This project is part of our plan to make bus travel more sustainable, convenient, and enjoyable. Stay tuned for more super shelters coming soon! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ddfAtWh6 #SustainableTransport #Dunstable #PublicTransport #BeGreen #CentralBedfordshire