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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Which roads will be closed for the Milton Keynes Marathon on Bank holiday weekend?
With the Milton Keynes Marathon returning on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May, a number of roads will be closed.
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Police appeal for witnesses following a robbery in Milton Keynes
The incident occurred at approximately 10.20pm on Friday 19 April at Briar Hill in Stacey Bushes.
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Olney retailers unite to raise over £6,000 for Willen Hospice with charity fashion show
A charity fashion show hosted by Olney's top fashion retailers has successfully raised over £6,000 for local palliative care charity Willen Hospice.
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Cranfield University leads UK research sector in new commitment for sustainable practices
Committing to reduce the environmental impacts of its research activities, Cranfield University has joined organisations in the UK research and innovation sector as a founding signatory to a new agreement on research and innovation practices.
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New Musical Theatre Saturday School launches in central Milton Keynes
Arts1, a performing arts school in Milton Keynes, has announced the launch of its latest program, the Arts1 Musical Theatre Saturday School, starting on the 18 May 2024 for kids aged between 4-17.
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Local restaurant celebrates Love MK Day with unique Pay-What-You-Like lunch
Maaya Indian Kitchen & Bar in The Hub is proud to announce its participation in Love MK Day on Thursday 2 May, with a special pay-what-you-like lunch event from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
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Milton Keynes charity invites multi-faith communities to talk openly about death, dying and grief
Willen Hospice, in partnership with Gamiel Yafai, author & award-winning diversity & inclusion strategist, invites the community to an open roundtable discussion event focused on "The Way We Talk About Dying Matters."
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Milton Keynes theme park hailed a great place to work as it celebrates its 25th birthday
Two long-serving employees at Gulliver’s Land have praised the theme park’s strong teamwork ethic as it marks its 25th birthday.
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Man sentenced for child sex offences in Milton Keynes
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police a man has been sentenced to over 8 years after being convicted of child sex offences.
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Milton Keynes Breakers trio win National Awards
Jordan Spencer, Chris Tawiah and Buai Luak have all been recognised in the Basketball England end of Season Awards for NBL Division 2 South. The awards are voted by the coaches of opposing teams in the league.
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Aqua Parcs Milton Keynes launches £3,000 schools competition
Aqua Parcs, Willen Lake, which opens on Saturday 4 May, is thrilled to announce the launch of an innovative schools competition that is set to ignite the imaginations of young minds across the region.
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More than 32,000 new homes needed in Milton Keynes by 2040
Milton Keynes needs to build more than 32,700 new homes in less than two decades to meet the needs of the city’s 2040 population.
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