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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.
Schools and education -
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.
Your Voice Matters -
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.
Health and social care -
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).
Business -
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 -
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Council to consult on Local Council Tax Support Scheme
At a meeting on 7 October, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive agreed plans to consult on its Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTS) for working-age claimants.
Council Tax -
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Protecting Central Bedfordshire’s countryside from fly-tipping
This October, we'll be stepping up our work to tackle fly-tipping across the area.
Waste and recycling -
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Action against landlord following unlawful eviction
A landlord has been fined following a successful investigation into an unlawful eviction in Leighton Buzzard by our Private Sector Housing team.
Housing -
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Housing Matters - October 2025
Read October's edition of Housing Matters.
Housing -
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Cloudy Vape Ltd shut down after repeated illegal tobacco and vape sales
This follows an unannounced inspection.
Trading Standards -
Friday, 3 October 2025
Positive outcome for Swallowfield Primary as classrooms retained
We're pleased to confirm that Swallowfield Primary School will be able to keep its refurbished modular classrooms, following constructive discussions with the Department for Education (DfE).
Schools and education -
Thursday, 2 October 2025
We're launching a new initiative to help protect valued green spaces from future development
Last year, we started work on developing a new Local Plan that will shape the future of new homes, jobs and infrastructure, recreation and leisure, transport, local facilities, and green spaces.
Creating great places to live - new Local Plan -
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
New store to open in Dunstable town centre – a boost for local retail
We are delighted to announce that national retailer Boyes will be opening a new store in Dunstable town centre this autumn, bringing fresh energy and opportunity to the local high street.
Dunstable -
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Leighton Buzzard Market is getting a power-up!
We are pleased to announce that electricity upgrades to Leighton Buzzard Market Square began on Monday 29 September.
Leighton Buzzard and Linslade -
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Targeted enforcement against Blue Badge misuse across Central Bedfordshire
We carried out a day of focused enforcement to tackle misuse of the Blue Badge permits.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Dunstable shop closed down after repeated illegal tobacco sales
A shop in Dunstable with a history of selling illegal tobacco and vapes has been issued with a three-month closure order by our Trading Standards team.
Trading Standards -
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Official opening of £13 million Marigold House, bringing modern care and community together
A brand-new, state-of-the-art £13 million care home was officially on opened on Monday 22 September 2025 in Leighton Buzzard.
Housing -
Friday, 19 September 2025
Public consultation launches on future of Ivel Valley School
We've launched a consultation on the future of Ivel Valley School in Biggleswade, another example of our investment in children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Your Voice Matters -
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Man fined for social housing fraud in Harlington
A man has been fined after illegally sub-letting a social housing provider property in Harlington.
Housing -
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Let’s be Flood Ready Together
Flood Ready Together: Small steps together can make a big difference
Flooding advice -
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Two drivers convicted for Blue Badge misuse in Dunstable
Two drivers have been convicted at Luton Magistrates’ Court for misusing Blue Badges in Dunstable.
Transport, roads and parking -
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Dunstable shop owner fined after failing to prove alcohol origins
We've successfully prosecuted a Dunstable shop owner after Trading Standards officers discovered alcohol on sale which the owner could not prove the origin of.
Trading Standards -
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Families enjoy a summer of fun across Central Bedfordshire
Families made the most of activities on offer across Central Bedfordshire during the summer holidays.
Children and young people -
Monday, 15 September 2025
What do you think of the roads and transport across Central Bedfordshire?
Online surveys have been opened for Central Bedfordshire residents to share their views on roads and transport in order to inform future planning.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Review of the Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan
The Bedfordshire authorities have agreed to undertake a joint review of minerals and waste planning policy.
Minerals and waste -
Friday, 5 September 2025
Crowds cheer as Tour of Britain races to a thrilling finish in Ampthill
Thousands of cycling fans lined the streets yesterday, Thursday 4 September, as Central Bedfordshire proudly hosted the Stage Three finish of the prestigious Tour of Britain in Ampthill.
Leisure and countryside