Schools are encouraged to take part in our new challenge ‘Walktober’. A prize bag will be supplied along with a PowerPoint launching the challenge. Each day as pupils travel sustainably, they are issued with a ticket, and at the end of the week there is a draw for the prize bag containing lots of sustainable travel goodies.  Contact Travel Choices for more information.

Schools are invited to take part in this two-week virtual challenge where pupils’ active travel journeys are recorded as virtual miles to Santa in Lapland. We can issue schools with a PowerPoint presentation, and a prize scooter to be presented on the last day of term in assembly. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Contact Travel Choices for more information.

Come down to Flitwick Leisure Centre, Steppingley Road, MK45 1TH, on Saturday 4 October (11.00 - 14.00) to drop off your old or unwanted bike. We will recycle and pass it on to someone who needs transport to get to work or school, or maybe just to get some exercise and fresh air.

Please complete the form to select a time to drop your bike(s) off.

Many bus routes in and around Central Bedfordshire have new timetables from 31 August. Amongst the changes are;

Grant Palmer, route 42 - will now run hourly.

Red Eagle, route 61 - will have additional journeys which include stopping at Queensbury Academy.

Grant Palmer, route 73 - will have an additional morning peak journey to Bedford.

Red Rose, route 150 - will extend to Heath and Reach, replacing route X4.

These enhancements are funded through the Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan in partnership with Central Government. For more details go to Bus Service Changes.

A new Sustainable Student Programme has been launched, offering young people in years 10 to 12 the opportunity to explore climate change, acquire green skills, and lead environmental initiatives in their schools.

CBC’s Sustainability Team leads this free pilot initiative and unites students from across the region to learn from experts, participate in practical workshops and develop their own sustainability project.

Register your interest here.

Our main operators are Stagecoach, Arriva, Centrebus and Grant Palmer who work closely with Central Bedfordshire to deliver services both on the commercial and supported networks. There are many special travel deals available.