The Fire service want the publics view
People in the community are being asked for their views on changing the way Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) measures incident response performance.
A public consultation has launched regarding response standards, which are the Service’s promise to the public on how it measures things like how quickly it gets to an incident. The number of fire engines sent to different incident types will not change.
The survey is available here: Response Standards Consultation (office.com)
The consultation runs until 16 February 2024 and full information about this consultation and any others are available on the website: Public consultations | Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (bedsfire.gov.uk)
The Police and Crime Commissioner Budget consultation is open for residents to have their say!
A6 Roundabout Schedule of Closures
The current schedule of closures for the A6 roundabout. Please note these are subject to change by CBC and I will endeavour to update when we are informed.
Fly Tipping
There are always those people who don’t follow dispose of waste responsibly, as we have seen over the Christmas period in Clophill, we need your help to keep our countryside beautiful. Fly-tipping is a blight on this beauty, is a criminal offence and we want to stop it.
But there are things we can all do to minimise the likelihood of this happening.
If you see any instance of this, the first step is to report to Central Bedfordshire Council via the Fix my street app or website.
They will then arrange removal or in the case of private land inform the landowner to do so.
If you are having house clearance or waste removed follow the guidelines from Central Bedfordshire on checking the trader you are using has the right licences.
https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/172/fly-tipping/1272/rogue_rubbish_collectors
Did you know that you’re responsible for your rubbish, even when you pay someone else to get rid of it? Fly-tipping is leaving rubbish on land and is a criminal offence. It could result in you receiving a fixed penalty notice of at least £300, an unlimited fine and/or imprisonment.
How to spot rogue waste carriers/collectors
If you’re thinking of paying someone to take your rubbish follow this essential checklist, so that you don’t get stung:
- avoid cold callers, such as people who see rubbish outside your property and offer to remove it for you
- avoid those who will only take payment in cash
- suspect those using vehicles with no company name or vehicle branding.
- ask to see their credentials
Rogue traders may also advertise on social media that they are fully licensed. Always ask to see their full credentials before hiring them. They should be able to send you a copy or post it on their social media channel.
If you are in any doubt about them being legitimate, you can check your waste carrier’s licence online, call the Environment Agency on 03708 506 506 or email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk.