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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 -
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Housing Matters - July 2025
Read the July 2025 edition of Housing Matters.
Housing Matters -
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Empowering young people to take the lead on climate action
We have launched a new Sustainable Student Programme, offering young people in Years 10–12 (aged 14 to 17) the opportunity to explore climate change.
Climate change -
Monday, 7 July 2025
Your voice matters: Help shape the future of your local community
We're inviting residents to take part in an important review that shapes how your local area is represented and governed.
Your Voice Matters -
Monday, 7 July 2025
We've launched a consultation on our Licensing Policy
We're inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to have their say on proposed changes to our Licensing Policy.
Licensing -
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Bedfordshire councils launch public consultation on Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Bedfordshire’s historic landscapes and diverse habitats and species are to benefit from a new, locally-led plan to help reverse a decline in nature and support wildlife recovery across the county.
Local Nature Recovery Strategy -
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Impressive Leighton Leisure and Community Centre tops out
Work is underway on a superb new leisure and community centre in Leighton Buzzard where residents will enjoy modern sports, fitness, and community facilities.
Leisure centres -
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
New SEMH school plans to boost local SEND places
We've unveiled proposals to open a new specialist primary school for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Schools and education -
Friday, 27 June 2025
Edward Peake’s new sports hall taking shape as project reaches halfway point
Ceremonial bricks have been laid at Edward Peake CofE School in Biggleswade to mark the halfway point in the construction of its new sports hall.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Community grant funding available
We're delighted to announce a third round of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF/REPF) community grants; continuing our work in supporting local economic and community development.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund -
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