Before making any big decisions, we will consult residents. Consultations are a crucial part of our decision-making process, they help us to understand the impact a proposed change might have on different people so this can be considered fully before a final decision is made.
Our consultations
New Linmere ward in Houghton Regis
We're consulting on the creation of a new ward in Houghton Regis, called Linmere.
Find out more and have your say on the proposed Linmere ward
Consultation opened: Tuesday 12 May 2026
Consultation closes: Tuesday 9 June 2026
Local Plan scoping consultation
We are running a scoping consultation to inform the upcoming Local Plan, following changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This consultation will help us to understand whether the issues raised in 2024 remain important, and to ask new questions that will help inform our engagement strategy for the next stages of the Local Plan.
This stage doesn’t decide development sites but checks priorities and invites fresh input to shape the plan before it’s drafted.
Read more about the Local Plan scoping consultation
Consultation opened: Wednesday 6 May 2026
Consultation closes: Wednesday 3 June 2026
Fees and charges consultation
Consultation on proposed increases to some of our service fees and charges.
Find out about proposed changes to fees and charges
Consultation opened: Wednesday 8 April 2026
Consultation closes: Wednesday 20 May 2026
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Consultations from other organisations
East West Rail Consultation
Consultation on the details of the final design of the railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge.
Consultation opened: Tuesday 14 April 2026
Consultation closes: Tuesday 9 June 2026
New Towns Draft Programme
Consultation on the new towns draft programme and its environmental implications.
New Towns Draft Programme - GOV.UK
Consultation opened: Monday 23 March 2026
Consultation closes: Tuesday 19 May 2026