MK City Council News
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Milton Keynes City Council funds free activities for children and young people this Easter
A programme of FREE activity sessions and food during the Easter school holidays is being organised by MK City Council to help families with children in receipt of benefit-related free school meals.
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New Milton Keynes City Council partnership will provide 'boost' to city’s tech sector
Milton Keynes City Council has announced it is collaborating with local partners on a new initiative to boost the city’s position as a leader in the technology sector.
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Milton Keynes Lib Dems urge government to extend £2 bus fare cap until end of year
Liberal Democrat councillors are set to propose a motion at Full Council on Wednesday 15th March, urging the Government to extend the £2 bus fare cap until the end of the year.
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Safe practice mark introduced for youth clubs in Milton Keynes
The City Council has launched a new scheme to 'recognise and promote' good practice in youth clubs in Milton Keynes.
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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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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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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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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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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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£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 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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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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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 Community Foundation matches £20,000 in donations to local charities and community groups
Twice a year, MK Community Foundation helps to make your generosity go even further through their Match Fund Challenges.
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Milton Keynes City Council funds free activities for children and young people this Easter
A programme of FREE activity sessions and food during the Easter school holidays is being organised by MK City Council to help families with children in receipt of benefit-related free school meals.
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People in Milton Keynes can earn free vouchers by travelling green as part of new council pilot
A new rewards system is being piloted by Milton Keynes City Council, which will see residents earn free vouchers for travelling green.
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20mph zones could be introduced in Milton Keynes town in bid to 'boost road safety'
Residents in an area of Milton Keynes could see multiple 30mph zones lowered to 20 as consultations currently take place.
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Clean Bandit, Kula Shaka and other acts announced for popular festival near Milton Keynes
The Ampthill Festival will be welcoming big music acts from Friday 14th July through to Sunday 16th July.
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Milton Keynes Gallery to open to visitors for late night exhibition experience
Residents will be able to experience MK Gallery out-of-hours next week, as it brings back L A T E S.
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Filmmaker and trainer from Milton Keynes honoured with book dedication
Frank Scarito, a local filmmaker and trainer who has trained thousands of young people to make films through Junior Filmmakers, was honoured with a book dedication for his commitment to the organisation.
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Brand new H&M store to open next weekend in Milton Keynes
High street fashion store H&M is moving from its current store to a 'larger' unit at centre:mk, with it set to open in April.
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Family-owned Mexican churros business from Milton Keynes secures funding to help expand nationally
A Milton Keynes-based family-owned business has secured funding to help add more outlets around the country.
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Two arrested following incident in Milton Keynes last night
Thames Valley Police have issued a statement to MKFM following an incident in Milton Keynes last night.
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One in eight year 7 pupils in Milton Keynes cycle to school
Leaders from MK business, Council and voluntary organisations reacted positively to the findings of a large-scale survey of students’ travel behaviours and attitudes.
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Milton Keynes shopping centre shortlists seven small businesses to pitch for free retail space
After dozens of entries to the small business competition called Hatch, Midsummer Place has created a shortlist of seven finalists.
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