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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 -
Friday, 6 March 2026
Central Bedfordshire Council sets budget to manage £17 million funding shortfall
Central Bedfordshire Council has agreed its budget for 2026/27.
Budget 2026-2027 -
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Help shape new Renters’ Rights Policy – your voice matters
We're inviting private landlords, letting agents and tenants to have their say on a new Renters' Rights Act Policy.
Your Voice Matters -
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Council hosts Leighton Buzzard clean-up day
Central Bedfordshire Council hosted a clean-up day in Oakley Green, Leighton Buzzard in February, aimed at improving communal spaces and tackling fly-tipping around council housing.
News -
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Council approves changes to Local Council Tax Support scheme
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved changes to its Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme for working-age residents.
Council Tax -
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Housing Matters – February 2026
News and updates from our housing team.
Housing Matters -
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Honeysuckle Sculpture takes root in Flitwick's Red Kite Meadows Community Garden, ahead of final site handover
We've marked a key milestone at Red Kite Meadows as the striking five‑metre‑high Honeysuckle flower sculpture was moved into position forming the centrepiece of the new senior living village.
Housing -
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Taxi driver fined after overcharging during council test purchase
A taxi (private hire) driver from Luton has been fined and ordered to pay substantial costs following a successful prosecution by the Central Bedfordshire Council for overcharging a passenger.
Licensing -
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Central Bedfordshire Council takes new step to bring empty high street units back into use
We have taken a significant step towards improving town centres by designating key high street areas where new powers could be used to tackle long-term vacant shops and commercial units.
News -
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Central Bedfordshire Council secures £6.5m to expand local SEND provision
We’ve agreed to accept £6.5m capital funding from DfE to create more specialist places for children and young people with SEND.
Children and young people -
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Central Bedfordshire Students rock the stage at Beds Band Factory!
Connolly Hall at Redborne Upper School came alive on Thursday (12 February) as the Beds Band Factory kicked off in full swing!
News -
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Central Bedfordshire Council backs national call for fairer school and SEND funding
We’re backing a cross-party campaign calling for fairer school funding and urgent reform to tackle the growing crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Children and young people -
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Wedding and civil partnership open day – 14 March 2026
Thinking about getting married or forming a civil partnership in Central Bedfordshire?
Marriages and civil partnerships -
Monday, 2 February 2026
£330,000 UKSPF Funding investment powers business growth and job creation in Central Bedfordshire
We're marking £330,000 of UKSPF funding for 2025 to 2026, which has provided mentoring, training and expert support to help local businesses grow in a tough economy.
Business -
Friday, 30 January 2026
Changes to taxi and private hire vehicle testing to strengthen passenger safety
We're updating our Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Policy that will require all eligible licensed vehicles to complete their 6-monthly MOT at a council-designated depot.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Bedfordshire’s councils approve a bold strategy to restore nature and biodiversity
The Bedfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) has been approved by leaders across the Boroughs of Bedford, Luton and Central Bedfordshire.
Sustainability -
Friday, 23 January 2026
£1.5 million funding boost for Skills Bootcamps in Central Bedfordshire
We've secured £1.5 million in funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to support local residents and employers through Skills Bootcamps.
Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy -
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Housing Matters - January 2026
News and updates from our housing team.
Housing -
Monday, 19 January 2026
Update from Central Bedfordshire Council’s new children and families leadership
Our newly-appointed Executive Member for Children and Families and Deputy Executive Member have issued a joint update following their first week in post.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Friday, 16 January 2026
Central Bedfordshire residents invited to have their say on proposed crackdown on nuisance vehicles
We're asking residents, businesses and visitors to take part in a public consultation on proposed new powers to tackle vehicle-related anti-social behaviour across the area.
Your Voice Matters -
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan local development scheme
At a meeting of the Executive 6 January 2026, we agreed a formal timetable for the review of the Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan.
Minerals and waste -
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Changes to Executive responsibilities announced
The Leader of the Council has announced changes to the composition of the Executive with immediate notice.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Residents back ambitious Waste Strategy for a cleaner, greener future
Councillors approved the new Waste Strategy 2026-2051 at its Executive meeting last night (Tuesday 6 January).
Waste and recycling -
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Council launches budget consultation as £17 million government funding shortfall confirmed
Central Bedfordshire Council has today (7 January 2026) launched its public budget consultation for 2026/27.
Your Voice Matters