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Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Changes to Executive responsibilities announced
The Leader of the Council has announced changes to the composition of the Executive with immediate notice.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Residents back ambitious Waste Strategy for a cleaner, greener future
Councillors approved the new Waste Strategy 2026-2051 at its Executive meeting last night (Tuesday 6 January).
Waste and recycling -
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Families enjoy panto fun at the Grove Theatre ahead of Christmas
Over 400 children got a Christmas treat at the end of December when they went to see Peter Pan at the Grove Theatre in Dunstable, starring Rita Simons (EastEnders) Rhys Stephenson (CBeebies).
Children and young people -
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Foster carers recognised in New Year Honours
Two foster carers from Central Bedfordshire have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for their exceptional service to foster care.
Fostering in Bedfordshire -
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Central Bedfordshire schools celebrate Eco-Schools Green Flag success
Schools across Central Bedfordshire are being recognised for their commitment to sustainability, with 29 achieving Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation during the 2024/25 academic year.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Biggleswade Library service to pause service for essential repair work
Biggleswade Library will close temporarily from Tuesday 13 January 2026 to allow essential maintenance works to repair internal water damage caused by an issue with the external drainage.
Libraries -
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Bike recycling scheme transforms lives and supports local schools
Our innovative Bike Recycling Scheme is transforming lives across the area – helping residents access employment, improve wellbeing, and develop essential life skills, while promoting sustainability.
Schools and education -
Friday, 19 December 2025
Leighton Buzzard Household Waste Recycling Centre to close temporarily for essential improvements
We are set to carry out essential works at the Leighton Buzzard Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Household Waste Recycling Centres (Tidy tips) -
Thursday, 18 December 2025
New free school funding boost
We've been notified by the Department for Education (DfE) of a new capital funding offer to create 130 additional specialist school places.
Schools and education -
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Christmas 2025 and New Year bin collection changes in Central Bedfordshire
We're reminding residents that bin collection days will change over the Christmas and New Year period.
Waste and recycling -
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Auto-enrolment scheme delivers free school meals to hundreds of additional school children and £450,000 extra funding secured for schools
An additional 311 school children across Central Bedfordshire are now receiving free school meals thanks to a proactive auto-enrolment scheme we launched in October.
Schools and education -
Monday, 15 December 2025
Housing Matters – December 2025
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing Matters -
Friday, 12 December 2025
New SEMH provision opens in Dunstable to support children with urgent needs
A new social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) provision has opened, with the headteacher revealing the facility has made a “meaningful difference to children and families”.
Schools and education -
Friday, 12 December 2025
Recycling collections to resume Monday 15 December
We would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding during a brief suspension of dry recycling collections.
Waste and recycling -
Monday, 8 December 2025
Temporary pause to recycling bin collections
Central Bedfordshire Council is advising residents that all dry recycling collections are temporarily suspended, effective immediately, and will remain suspended until further notice.
Waste and recycling -
Friday, 5 December 2025
Leighton Buzzard shop shut down after repeated sale of illegal tobacco
On 2 December 2025, our Trading Standards Team closed L&B Market, 5a North Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EF.
Trading Standards -
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.
Community safety -
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.
Transport, roads and parking -
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.
News -
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.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Housing Matters - November 2025
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing