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Monday, 1 September 2025
Central Bedfordshire Council launches consultation to define high street areas for new rental auction powers
We are inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on proposed high street areas where new powers could tackle long-term vacant properties.
Your Voice Matters -
Friday, 29 August 2025
Braking News: Tour of Britain brings thrills to Central Bedfordshire
With just a week to go, anticipation is mounting as Britain’s biggest professional cycle race gets set to speed through Central Bedfordshire.
Leisure and countryside -
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Council consulting on new specialist resource provision at Sandy Secondary School
We have launched a consultation on plans to create a new Additional Resource Provision (ARP) at Sandy Secondary School to support up to 24 students with recognised cognitive and learning difficulties.
Schools and education -
Friday, 22 August 2025
We're upgrading 11 roads in our summer surface dressing programme
We began our annual summer surface dressing programme this week, enhancing 11 priority roads across the region to improve road conditions and extend their lifespan.
Transport, roads and parking -
Friday, 22 August 2025
Social workers nominated for national awards
Social workers are being recognised nationally for their outstanding contributions to children’s services and complex care, having been shortlisted for honours at 2 awards ceremonies.
Health and social care -
Thursday, 21 August 2025
Students across Central Bedfordshire find out their GCSE results
Today (August 21), students across Central Bedfordshire have received their GCSE results, marking an important moment in their education journey.
Schools and education -
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Council honoured with Princess Royal Training award
Our Social Work and Social Care Workforce Development team has been recognised in the 2025 Princess Royal Training Awards, presented by HRH The Princess Royal and the City and Guilds Foundation.
Jobs and careers at Central Bedfordshire Council -
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
£200,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco seized from Dunstable shop
A joint operation in Dunstable has uncovered an estimated £200,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and disposable vapes.
Trading Standards -
Friday, 15 August 2025
A-level results: Provisional figures show better results across Central Bedfordshire
A-level results across Central Bedfordshire have improved on last year’s average points, early indications have shown.
Schools and education -
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Latest Household Support Fund allocations approved
At a meeting on Tuesday 5 August, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive decided how it would allocate funding from the Household Support Fund (HSF).
Councillors, Executive, Political control, Constitution and Webcasting -
Wednesday, 6 August 2025
We celebrated achievements of our children in care and care experienced young people
We held a celebration event on Thursday 31 July to recognise and celebrate the achievements of children in care and young people across the area.
Children and young people -
Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Road resurfacing works completed, with more planned across Central Bedfordshire
We've recently completed several essential resurfacing and patching schemes on our roads.
Transport, roads and parking -
Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Council approves new social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) primary school to meet urgent local need
Central Bedfordshire Council will open a new primary school for children with SEMH needs, advancing our commitment to inclusive education.
Schools and education -
Monday, 4 August 2025
Housing Matters - August 2025
Read the August 2025 edition of Housing Matters.
Housing Matters -
Thursday, 31 July 2025
We're supporting 8,500 children this summer
We're supporting families of children eligible for free school meals over the summer holidays, by providing supermarket vouchers.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 24 July 2025
Celebrate Love Parks Week in Central Bedfordshire’s award-winning green spaces
We're proud to celebrate Love Parks Week 2025 (25 July to 3 August) by showcasing our nationally recognised parks and green spaces.
Leisure and countryside -
Monday, 21 July 2025
Changing Places, changing lives
Changing Places Toilets (CPTs) are specially designed facilities that provide additional space and equipment for people with severe disabilities.
Health and social care -
Friday, 18 July 2025
Inspiring Music expands offer with contemporary music education initiative
Inspiring Music, our music service, has introduced turntable equipment as part of its offer, in response to feedback from young people who expressed a strong interest in exploring DJing.
Leisure and countryside -
Friday, 18 July 2025
Milton Keynes and Central Bedfordshire to host stage three of Lloyds Tour of Britain Men
Milton Keynes and Central Bedfordshire will host the third stage of this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain Men on Thursday 4 September.
Leisure and countryside -
Friday, 18 July 2025
Amicus Trust named Chairman’s charity
Amicus Trust has been selected as the Chairman’s charity for 2025/26 by the newly-appointed Chairman of Central Bedfordshire Council, Councillor Kevin Collins.
Councillors, Executive, Political control, Constitution and Webcasting -
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Have your say on the future of air quality in Sandy
We're inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to share their views on the new draft Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for Sandy.
Your Voice Matters -
Thursday, 17 July 2025
A summer of family fun in Central Bedfordshire
Families across Central Bedfordshire can look forward to a summer packed with exciting, affordable activities for children of all ages.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Dunstable shop shut down for selling illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco
We've taken action to protect local residents by securing a closure order against a Dunstable shop that repeatedly sold illegal tobacco and vaping products.
Trading Standards -
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Central Bedfordshire libraries launch 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: “Story Garden”
Our libraries are inviting children to explore the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden: Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors, launching on 18 July 2025 and running until 6 September.
Libraries -
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Don’t lose your voice - residents in Central Bedfordshire urged to look out for their voter registration details
Residents are being asked to make sure their electoral registration details are up to date. Being on the electoral register means you can vote in elections. Expect an email or letter shortly.
Electoral Registration and Elections -
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
A year of impact: how the UKSPF is transforming Central Bedfordshire
We're celebrating a successful year of delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
Business -
Monday, 14 July 2025
We welcome government’s early years strategy
We welcome a new plan from the government, called ‘Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life’, which aims to improve support for children and families from pregnancy to age 5.
Schools and education -
Monday, 14 July 2025
HAF programme returns this summer with free activities for children
Our popular Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is returning for summer 2025.
Children and young people -
Friday, 11 July 2025
Have your say on our SEND strategy – your voice matters
We've launched a consultation asking for views on our special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) strategy for 2025 to 2028.
Your Voice Matters