MK Council News

Politicians are set to lock horns again over a proposal to give shoppers two hours of free parking as a way to boost the city’s ailing retail sector.

The Leader of Milton Keynes Council says that the council have not had any contact from the Department for Health in relation to proposals for three new testing sites locally.

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In today's weekly update, the Leader of Milton Keynes Council addressed the launch of the COVID Community Champions network and how they are looking for 1,000 people to take part.

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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.

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.

The £2 billion scheme has been designed to ensure young people at risk of long-term unemployment have a future of opportunity and hope.

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Following MKFM's exclusive announcement yesterday, Cllr Pete Marland has confirmed that three new coronavirus testing sites will be opening in Milton Keynes.

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.

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.

Milton Keynes Council is reminding residents that waste collections will continue as normal during the Bank Holiday weekend.

Milton Keynes Council have launched a new way to report workplaces and other venues which are ignoring government rules on social distancing.

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.

This comes as residents were experiencing delays in the collection of food and garden bins due to lorry breakdowns.

Milton Keynes has been awarded more than £2.4m to create an innovation hub at the city’s proposed university MK:U.

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."

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.

Milton Keynes Council’s support of the Armed Forces has been awarded gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

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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.

Milton Keynes Council is asking people to phone and email rather than calling in during the current coronavirus crisis.

Milton Keynes Council Leader Pete Marland has urged extra vigilance as a rise in local COVID-19 positive cases has raised concerns.

All three tips across Milton Keynes have now been re-opened with residents being told to pre-book a slot to attend.

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.

Milton Keynes Council and MK Food Bank have teamed up to offer more help to local people in crisis during coronavirus pandemic.

Food and Garden Waste (green bin) collections to will return to normal from Monday 11 May across Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes Council has announced it will suspend food and garden waste collections after Friday 3rd April.