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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 -
Monday, 28 April 2025
'Choose You': New service launches to help residents quit smoking, lose weight, and build healthy habits
We've co-launched Choose You, a free-to-access service designed to support residents in improving their health and wellbeing.
Public health -
Thursday, 24 April 2025
Children’s social care services rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted – with real impact for families
We're proud to announce another successful outcome from Ofsted, which has once again rated our children’s social care services as Good, following its latest inspection.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 17 April 2025
Vintage vibes and homemade delights: Silsoe Horticultural Centre Café reopens
A community gem has had a heart warming transformation.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Stotfold Library is moving to The Greenacre Centre, Stotfold
Stotfold Library is gearing up for a move to its new home in Oak Hall in the Greenacre Centre, Stotfold and is set to open at 2pm on Wednesday 11 June.
Libraries -
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Your voice matters on the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy
Consultation opens on the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy.
Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy consultation -
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Success at national sustainable travel awards
We've been recognised for our outstanding commitment to sustainable travel, winning top honours at the Modeshift STARS National Travel Awards and the TravelWise Week Awards 2024/25.
Sustainability -
Monday, 7 April 2025
Members of Youth Parliament head to the House of Commons
Members of Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Parliament headed to the House of Commons to join a debate with the wider UK Youth Parliament.
Children and young people -
Friday, 4 April 2025
Jigsaw Service receives ADHD Friendly Provider status
Our Jigsaw Service has been recognised, alongside two schools in the area, for its commitment to providing high-quality support and education to children with ADHD.
Jigsaw Service -
Friday, 4 April 2025
'Excitement has been running high' for students using new sports facilities
A headteacher has spoken of the “excitement” around her school after students began using its brand-new sporting facilities.
School changes – three-tier to two-tier -
Thursday, 3 April 2025
State of the art leisure and community centre in Houghton Regis is now open!
Over 1,000 people joined Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Olympic sprinter and Olympian swimmer, Mark Foster, to celebrate the opening of the new leisure and community centre on Saturday 29 March.
Leisure centres -
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Council plans to deliver more SEN places at Ivel Valley School
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a proposal for major investment in Ivel Valley School
Schools -
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Illegal tobacco and vape seller shut down in Leighton Buzzard following community complaints
A Leighton Buzzard shop selling illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes has been closed down after a successful investigation by us, aided by a sniffer dog and community reports.
Trading Standards -
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Head of Family Help nominated as an Amazing Social Worker
Tracie Collins, our Head of Family Help, has received national recognition of her outstanding contribution to the social work profession.
Support for families -
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Council recommends consultation on the future of the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy
We have published papers recommending a formal consultation on the future of the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy.
Consultations -
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
BT plans to remove 10 payphones across Central Bedfordshire
We've received notice from BT that a review has identified 10 public payphones in the area as being no longer needed.
Your Voice Matters -
Monday, 24 March 2025
Council proposes School Organisation Plan to secure future of education
Central Bedfordshire Councillors will next month be asked to decide on the first phase of a new five-year plan.
Schools -
Monday, 24 March 2025
Members to decide on plans for mainstream Home to School Transport consultation
At a meeting on 1 April, Members of our Executive will be asked to approve plans to consult on a proposed change to the Council’s Home to School Transport policy for students aged 5 to 16.
Schools -
Friday, 21 March 2025
New booking system to improve recycling centre visits
People visiting Central Bedfordshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs,) will soon benefit from a new online booking system designed to make trips quicker, easier and more efficient.
Household Waste Recycling Centres (Tidy tips) -
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Housing Matters - March 2025
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing -
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Ray Halford awarded Honorary Fellowship for dedication to social work
A Central Bedfordshire Council employee has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to social work with an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Bedfordshire.
Children's social work careers