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Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Plan to shape future of schools in Central Bedfordshire approved
We've approved a major step in shaping the future of education across the area.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament joins national debate at House of Commons
Members of Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Parliament joined over 250 young representatives from across the UK at the House of Commons in November for the annual UK Youth Parliament debate.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Caroline Maudlin
We are deeply saddened to share that former Councillor, Caroline Maudlin, passed away on 24 November 2025 after bravely facing cancer.
About your council -
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Residents asked to have their say in Council Tax Support consultation
We've launched a consultation our Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme for working-age claimants.
Your Voice Matters -
Monday, 24 November 2025
Trading Standards targeted garage inspections
Our Trading Standards team, Bedfordshire Police Road Safety Partnership and Vehicle Examiners inspected 2 motor dealerships on 19 November as part of Safer Cars Week (16–22 November 2025).
Trading Standards -
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
We've launched a public consultation on Active Travel Strategy
We're inviting local residents, businesses, and community groups to take part in a public consultation on our new Active Travel Strategy.
Your Voice Matters -
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Have your say on how parents and pupils can be encouraged to travel to school without relying on their car
We're consulting on our Sustainable Modes of Travel to School Strategy.
Your Voice Matters -
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Residents invited to have their say on community-led housing in Central Bedfordshire
We're inviting residents to take part in a new survey on community-led housing, an approach that puts communities at the heart of housing development.
Your Voice Matters -
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
We're supporting operation to tackle knife crime
We're supporting Sceptre this week (Monday 17 November to Friday 21 November 2025), joining Bedfordshire Police in a national effort to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying a knife.
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Thursday, 13 November 2025
Leighton Buzzard woman convicted for Blue Badge misuse
A Leighton Buzzard woman has been convicted at Luton Magistrates’ Court for misusing a Blue Badge belonging to her deceased relative.
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Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Joiner convicted after defrauding vulnerable residents across three counties
A former Central Bedfordshire tradesman has been convicted of multiple counts of fraud after deceiving elderly and vulnerable residents across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.
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Monday, 10 November 2025
Find Christmas 2025 road closures and times for towns and villages across Central Bedfordshire
View details of planned road closures and closure times for Christmas celebrations across Central Bedfordshire in 2025, including town and village events.
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Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Housing Matters - November 2025
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing -
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Public consultation reopens on future of Ivel Valley School
Central Bedfordshire Council has reopened its public consultation on the future of Ivel Valley School in Biggleswade.
Proposed changes to Ivel Valley School -
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Second stage of Community Governance Review consultation launched
We're inviting residents to take part in the second stage of our Community Governance Review, which looks at how local communities are represented through town and parish councils.
About your council -
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Young Carers team wins silver at Social Worker of the Year Awards
Our Young Carers team have been recognised nationally for their dedication and excellence in supporting children and families.
Health and social care -
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Firework season sparks safety checks across Central Bedfordshire
As Bonfire Night approaches, our Trading Standards team is stepping up its annual safety inspections of fireworks retailers.
Trading Standards -
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Remembrance Day Road Closures: Sunday 9 November 2025
Road closures and closure times for Sunday 9 November 2025.
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Monday, 27 October 2025
New X75 bus route to Cambridge launches Monday 5 January 2026
We're pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new bus service connecting Biggleswade, Sandy, and Potton directly to Cambridge.
Public transport -
Thursday, 23 October 2025
We're supporting National Adoption Week campaign to bust misconceptions
We’re backing National Adoption Week (20–25 Oct) to bust myths around adoption, as 12% fewer families have registered to adopt compared to last year.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Inspiring Music and Young Sounds celebrate one year of transforming music education in Central Bedfordshire
Pupils, staff and guests marked one year of a music pilot at Sandy Secondary School, run by Inspiring Music, our music service, and national charity Young Sounds UK.
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Wednesday, 22 October 2025
A national survey seeks the views of carers
We've sent out the national Adult Carers Survey 2025 to a sample of around 900 carers living in Central Bedfordshire.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Have your say on proposed changes to school admission arrangements in Central Bedfordshire
We've launched a public consultation on proposed changes to school admission arrangements at 3 schools from September 2027.
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Monday, 20 October 2025
Approved Air Quality Action Plan for Sandy
We've approved a new Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for Sandy, following our Executive Committee meeting held on 7 October 2025.
Environmental issues -
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Help us count the trees – join the Tree Tally today!
We're calling on residents, landowners, schools, and community groups to take part in the Tree Tally survey and help shape the future of our green spaces.
Sustainability -
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
South Midlands authorities launch Connect to Work, a new programme delivering personalised, person-centred, one-to-one support to help disadvantaged residents find work
The South Midlands authorities have developed a unique programme to deliver bespoke employment support to help disadvantaged residents access secure, fulfilling, long-term work.
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Tuesday, 14 October 2025
£150,000 Community grant funding boost for local communities
We've awarded 12 organisations grant funding totalling £150,000 from the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
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Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Progress on new SEND provision
Key milestones have been reached in new additional resource provision (ARP) projects, increasing specialist school places for children and young people with SEND in Central Bedfordshire.
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Local Offer -
Friday, 10 October 2025
Community joined forces for successful Environmental Action Day in Houghton Regis
Central Bedfordshire Council, local partners and residents came together on Tuesday 7 October for a dedicated Environmental Action Day in Houghton Regis.
Environmental issues