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Friday, 24 April 2026
Serious housing fraud uncovered at Central Bedfordshire Council
Former council employee given 16-month suspended sentence for £39,812 housing fraud after manipulating systems and diverting funds.
Housing -
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Young people help shape SEND services at pioneering new education centre
Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are helping us improve local services were the first to experience Woburn Safari Park’s new SEND education centre.
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Local Offer -
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
New SEMH primary school giving pupils a place to ‘feel supported, understood and able to learn'
Pupils at Central Bedfordshire’s newest specialist primary school are now benefiting from a calm, supportive learning environment following the school’s opening.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Archaeology discoveries older than first thought as Sutton to host landmark event
Experts now say a key Central Bedfordshire archaeological find dates from before the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, and residents can take home a small piece of history.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Young musicians from Central Bedfordshire shine at Battle of the Bands
Young musicians supported by our Inspiring Music service took to the stage at the first BLMK Battle of the Bands Regional Final last month.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Most Central Bedfordshire children secure preferred primary school place on National Offer Day 2026
The majority of Central Bedfordshire families applying for a school place this year have received good news, with 9 in 10 children offered a place at their first preference primary school.
School admissions -
Friday, 10 April 2026
Woman prosecuted for illegally sub-letting social housing property
Following an investigation by Central Bedfordshire Council, a woman has been prosecuted after illegally sub-letting her social housing property.
Housing -
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Central Bedfordshire agrees refreshed SEND Strategy to improve support for children and young people
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a refreshed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy.
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Local Offer -
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Council approves new support services for vulnerable children and families
Children needing mainstream school support, families affected by domestic abuse, and young people in care will get renewed support under new Central Bedfordshire Council plans.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Council launches consultation on proposed fees and charges increase
Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting on proposed fee increases across services (8 April - 20 May 2026) to address funding pressures and maintain vital local services.
Fees and charges consultation -
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Six new family hubs approved across Central Bedfordshire as plan agreed to give children the best start in life
Families across Central Bedfordshire will soon find it easier to access help and advice in the early years of their child’s life.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Highways plan to improve roads and enhance safety
We have published out Capital Works Plan enhance road safety and infrastructure, including essential highway improvements, repairs, and upgrades.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Fund launched to support Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial shock
Support launched to help low-income residents facing sudden financial shock through the Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Benefits -
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Local Plan timetable updated in line with new government guidance
We've published an updated timetable for preparing our Local Plan, alongside a formal Notice of Commencement, in line with new government regulations.
Creating great places to live - new Local Plan -
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Turning the page: £45,000 boost to bring more eBooks and eAudio to our libraries!
Central Bedfordshire Council has committed £45,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) contingency funding to expand the e‑book collections in libraries across Central Bedfordshire.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund -
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Housing Matters - March 2026
News and updates from our housing team
Housing -
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Council creates over 1,000 new wraparound childcare places in Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council has created over 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs, giving more families access to before and after school support.
Childcare -
Monday, 23 March 2026
Support available for Central Bedfordshire residents struggling with heating oil costs
Central Bedfordshire residents who rely on heating oil and are struggling with rising costs can now apply for financial support from a new fund.
Support with the cost of living -
Friday, 20 March 2026
Kerbside dry recycling collections to resume on Monday 23 March
Thank you for your patience while dry recycling collections were paused for four days due to a fire at a Bletchley facility. Collections will resume from Monday 23 March.
Waste and recycling -
Thursday, 19 March 2026
New Children and Young People’s Plan published for Central Bedfordshire
We've published our new Children and Young People’s Plan, setting out how we, with partners, will work together to support children and young people across the area.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Colleagues recognised in national campaign
Following World Social Work Day (17 March), we're celebrating 7 employees who've been recognised in a national campaign highlighting the vital work social workers do to support families.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
CQC rates Central Bedfordshire Council's adult social care provision as good
Central Bedfordshire Council rated ‘good’ by CQC for delivering high-quality, compassionate, person-centred adult social care.
Adults and older people -
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Kerbside dry mixed recycling temporarily suspended in Central Bedfordshire following fire at Bletchley waste site
Central Bedfordshire Council has temporarily suspended kerbside dry mixed recycling collections following a fire at the Waste Transfer Station facility in Bletchley.
Waste and recycling -
Monday, 16 March 2026
Mental Health Professionals honoured in World Social Work Day national campaign
Central Bedfordshire’s out-of-hours social work team is recognised nationally for supporting people through urgent mental health crises.
Adults and older people -
Monday, 16 March 2026
£148,000 UKSPF Funding boosts road safety, accessibility and flood resilience
Safer pavements, clearer road markings and new flood technology – £148,000 of upgrades are helping keep Central Bedfordshire’s roads open and accessible.
Flooding -
Friday, 13 March 2026
Partnerships take centre stage at summit to shape the future of food fairness
Central Bedfordshire Council hosts Food Summit with partners to strengthen food fairness and improve access to healthy, affordable food.
Public health -
Friday, 13 March 2026
Targeted enforcement day delivers results across Central Bedfordshire
Two drivers are under investigation for Blue Badge misuse following a targeted enforcement day by Central Bedfordshire Council.
Community safety -
Monday, 9 March 2026
Venues achieve Best Bar None accreditation across Central Bedfordshire
Eighteen Central Bedfordshire venues have earned Best Bar None 2025 accreditation for safe, well-managed nightlife and responsible alcohol licensing.
Community safety -
Friday, 6 March 2026
New sports hall at Edward Peake School officially opened
The new sports hall at Edward Peake School has been officially opened, providing enhanced physical education opportunities for students.
Schools and education