MK City Council News
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Waste collections in Milton Keynes to continue as normal on Bank Holiday Monday
Milton Keynes Council is reminding residents that waste collections will continue as normal during the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Businesses encouraged to express interest in e-cargo bike rental scheme in Milton Keynes
MK Council is encouraging businesses to express their interest in a new eCargo bike rental scheme and help achieve the city’s carbon reduction ambitions.
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£2.4m awarded to support new MK university
Milton Keynes has been awarded more than £2.4m to create an innovation hub at the city’s proposed university MK:U.
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Milton Keynes Council gets gold award for its Armed Forces support
Milton Keynes Council’s support of the Armed Forces has been awarded gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
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Government safety regulator indicates there is no 'connection' between Serco's work conditions and staff covid deaths
The Government's regulator for health and safety has suggested there is no 'connection' between Serco's work conditions and the recent COVID-linked deaths of two workers.
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Milton Keynes Council ramps up reminders for COVID-19 precautions
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Milton Keynes has reduced to 5.9 per 100,000 people for the week ending 30 August, down from 9.6 per 100,000 people the previous week.
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Leader of Milton Keynes Council confirms three new coronavirus testing sites will open soon
Following MKFM's exclusive announcement yesterday, Cllr Pete Marland has confirmed that three new coronavirus testing sites will be opening in Milton Keynes.
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Milton Keynes Council is providing £2.25m to local groups and businesses as part of covid recovery plan
Milton Keynes Council is set to provide £2.25m of funding to local groups and businesses to help drive growth, create new green and creative jobs and help people into the workplace.
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MK Council sets out most ambitious and greenest council house building plan for a generation
Milton Keynes Council is intending to build 500 new council homes by 2022 and a further 700 by 2030, totalling 1,200. These new council homes will be some of Milton Keynes’ most accessible and environmentally friendly homes.
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Young people, working parents & environment to benefit from £2.2million COVID-19 recovery package
Milton Keynes Council will provide almost £2.2million of funding to local groups and businesses to help drive growth, create new green and creative jobs and help people into the workplace.
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Milton Keynes Council launch new way to report places which are ignoring social distancing rules
Milton Keynes Council have launched a new way to report workplaces and other venues which are ignoring government rules on social distancing.
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Milton Keynes Council says waste collections are back on track
This comes as residents were experiencing delays in the collection of food and garden bins due to lorry breakdowns.
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Milton Keynes Council Leader says increase of positive coronavirus cases is "concerning"
In his weekly COVID-19 video update, Peter Marland warns residents, "If people continue to not follow the guidance and cases continue to rise it is highly likely that restrictions will be reimposed here."
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Milton Keynes Council launches Local Help Hub to solve more queries by phone
MK Council has launched a new Local Help Hub to help more Milton Keynes residents by phone, as part of managing its response to COVID-19.
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The important message to anyone planning to visit Bedford, Luton or Northampton from Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Council Leader Peter Marland is advising city residents to consider if any journeys to nearby Bedford, Luton or Northampton are 'avoidable' due to higher rates of coronavirus in these areas.
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How to contact council services during the coronavirus crisis in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Council is asking people to phone and email rather than calling in during the current coronavirus crisis.
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Milton Keynes Council issues warning as coronavirus cases 'rise quickly'
Milton Keynes Council Leader Pete Marland has urged extra vigilance as a rise in local COVID-19 positive cases has raised concerns.
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Tips across Milton Keynes re-open on Monday 18th May - here's how to book a slot
All three tips across Milton Keynes have now been re-opened with residents being told to pre-book a slot to attend.
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Milton Keynes Council plans to stream its meetings online during coronavirus pandemic
A vital part of the democratic process – decision-making meetings that are open to the public – could soon be re-established at Milton Keynes Council.
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MK Council and The MK Food Bank team up on Food Bank Xtra
Milton Keynes Council and MK Food Bank have teamed up to offer more help to local people in crisis during coronavirus pandemic.
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Food and garden waste collections to resume in Milton Keynes from May 11th
Food and Garden Waste (green bin) collections to will return to normal from Monday 11 May across Milton Keynes.
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MK Council to suspend food and garden waste collections
Milton Keynes Council has announced it will suspend food and garden waste collections after Friday 3rd April.
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Milton Keynes businesses unite to establish the UK’s first ‘Purple City’ championing accessibility and inclusivity
In collaboration with MyMiltonKeynes Business Improvement District (MyMK BID) and in celebration of Purple Tuesday, centre:mk, Midsummer Place and various city centre businesses will host a major city-wide event on Tuesday 12th November.
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Milton Keynes Mayor makes light work of festival opening
More than £1,600 raised for children’s charity in councillor’s big switch-on.
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How robots took over at Milton Keynes AI festival
City council’s high tech event demonstrates cutting-edge technologies.
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Inspiring Futures through Learning Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) recently held an afternoon tea to celebrate with colleagues who have served 25 years of service across its schools.
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Superhubs coming to Milton Keynes as electric cars surge
More charging points planned in city council upgrade.
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Students put Milton Keynes College at top of the class
A Level pupils love their courses so much, they’re using social media to tell others.
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Milton Keynes MP to sleep rough for charity
Parliamentarian joins business leaders to raise thousands for homelessness cause.
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Milton Keynes ice rink suffers phone catastrophe
Workman loses ice-Phone in skating rink fail
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Willen Lake's Flavour Fest is returning to Milton Keynes in Spring 2025
Willen Lake’s Flavour Fest launched on the 26 and 27 October, treating visitors to an unforgettable blend of street food, live music, and family activities.
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Milton Keynes to lead driverless bus trial
A self - driving bus created to transport residents across Milton Keynes is set to hit city roads next month.
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Victim of Milton Keynes murder investigation named
Thames Valley Police continues its murder investigation following the death of a woman in Milton Keynes.
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Emergency Services at Milton Keynes University Hospital rating improved
The Care Quality Commission has raised the rating for urgent and emergency services at Milton Keynes Hospital from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’ following an inspection in April 2024.
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