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Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Leighton Buzzard shop shut down for selling illegal tobacco and vapes
In response to community concerns, we've issued a closure order, against a shop in Leighton Buzzard for selling illegal tobacco and vapes.
Trading Standards -
Monday, 16 June 2025
Stotfold Library opens new chapter at The Greenacre Centre
We're proud to announce the official opening of the newly relocated Stotfold Library, now based in Oak Hall at The Greenacre Centre in Stotfold.
Libraries -
Monday, 16 June 2025
Sexual health boost for Central Bedfordshire as number of new cases of STIs drops by 16%
Investment in high quality contraception and sexual health services has helped cut the number of new diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by 16% over the last year.
Public health -
Monday, 16 June 2025
Council to attend conference to outline new digital skills project
We presented an exciting new initiative at the Socitm Conference in June, focussing on how digital skills training can unlock opportunities for care experienced young people.
Business -
Thursday, 12 June 2025
Housing Matters - June 2025
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters - June 2025.
Housing Matters -
Thursday, 12 June 2025
Council confirms new model for Inspiring Music following consultation
At a meeting of the Council’s Executive on Tuesday 3 June 2025, Central Bedfordshire Council confirmed it will make changes to its out of school hours music service.
Leisure and countryside -
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Our new plan for domestic abuse support
Following a public consultation, we've launched our new Domestic Abuse Strategy for 2025 to 2030.
Domestic abuse -
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Supporting Age Without Limits Day to celebrate the contributions of older people
We're proud to support Age Without Limits Day on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Caring About Equality – marking Carers Week 2025
We're proud to support Carers Week 2025 (9 to 15 June), joining the national campaign to raise awareness of unpaid carers and the vital contribution they make.
Health and social care -
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
We supported national week of action to tackle knife crime
We joined forces with Bedfordshire Police and other partner agencies at the end of May to support Operation Sceptre, a national campaign aimed at tackling knife crime and keeping communities safe.
Community safety -
Monday, 2 June 2025
Work begins on A505 Leighton Buzzard Bypass to improve safety
We've commenced important work on the A505 Leighton Buzzard Bypass, between the Stanbridge Road and Billington Road roundabouts, to improve safety.
Transport, roads and parking -
Friday, 30 May 2025
Third Flood Summit builds on progress
Central Bedfordshire Council has convened a third multi-agency Flood Summit to review progress, share outcomes, and continue collaborative action to address local flood risk.
Flooding -
Friday, 30 May 2025
Barton-le-Clay woman found guilty of Council Tax fraud
A Central Bedfordshire resident has been sentenced to an £80 fine plus ordered to pay £250 in costs and a £32 victim surcharge after attempting to avoid paying Council Tax.
Council Tax -
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
New programme brings music to the early years
Inspiring Music, our music service, has partnered with The Family Music Hub (TFMH) to launch a new training programme for early years practitioners.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Driver fined for Blue Badge misuse following council enforcement operation
A Leighton Buzzard resident has been convicted for misusing a Blue Badge, following our investigation.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Results of an election for parent governor representatives for Overview and Scrutiny Committee
In March 2025, we wrote to all parent governors of schools we maintain, seeking nominations for 2 parent governor representative posts on the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Update on the new Local Plan for our area
Over the past 12 months, we've been engaging with residents to help shape the new Local Plan. We'd like to give you an update on where we are up to with that.
Creating great places to live - new Local Plan -
Monday, 19 May 2025
Housing Matters - May 2025
Read the May 2025 edition of Housing Matters.
Housing Matters -
Friday, 16 May 2025
Businesses: Are you ready for the single-use vape law changes from 1 June 2025?
From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use (disposable) vapes across the UK.
Trading Standards -
Friday, 16 May 2025
New Chair and Vice Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council announced
On Thursday, 15 May, Councillor Kevin Collins was appointed as Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council and Councillor Vicky Malone has been appointed as Vice Chair.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Silsoe Horticulture Centre hosts heartfelt VE Day celebration
Silsoe Horticulture Centre welcomed guests from Willow Branch and Bee Hive Day Centres to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a meaningful day of joy and memories.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 8 May 2025
New bus contract secured for Leighton Buzzard and Linslade
We are pleased to announce Centrebus Ltd has been awarded the contract to operate Leighton’s town bus service from 1 June 2025, following a competitive tendering process.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
‘Good’ rating for children’s home in Biggleswade
Maythorn children’s home in Biggleswade has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following a recent inspection, carried out over two days.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Work begins on new teaching block and sports facility at Dunton Junior School
Work has officially begun on a brand-new teaching block and multi-use games area (MUGA) at Dunton Junior CofE School.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Celebrating pupil experience as Autism Centre of Excellence officially opens in Biggleswade
Students with autism and related needs have told how a dedicated, inclusive space for them at Stratton School in Biggleswade has been helping them and their achievements in education.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
We're ramping up action against Blue Badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire
Our focused operation has placed 5 drivers under investigation for the misuse of Blue Badge permits, with potential legal action pending.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 1 May 2025
Team tidies up Leighton Buzzard estate
A recent neighbourhood clean-up on the Meadow Way estate in Leighton Buzzard has helped tackle overgrown greenery and footpath moss, thanks to our Neighbourhood Operations team and volunteers.
Housing -
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Marigold House officially opens Its doors to the community
Marigold House, a newly-constructed care home built to exemplary Passivhaus standards, opened its doors on Friday 25 April to welcome friends and family, community leaders, and residents.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
New woodlands named: Cope Spinney and Bidlake Spring
We're excited to reveal the names of two new woodlands — Cope Spinney and Bidlake Spring — chosen by residents through a community vote.
Countryside -
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Ward Councillor Grant Scheme returns from 30 April to back local projects
We are relaunching our Ward Councillor Grant Scheme on 30 April 2025, giving communities another chance to secure funding for local projects that make a real difference.
Councillors, Executive, Political control, Constitution and Webcasting