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Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Fund launched to support Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial shock
Support launched to help low-income residents facing sudden financial shock through the Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Benefits -
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Local Plan timetable updated in line with new government guidance
We've published an updated timetable for preparing our Local Plan, alongside a formal Notice of Commencement, in line with new government regulations.
Creating great places to live - new Local Plan -
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Turning the page: £45,000 boost to bring more eBooks and eAudio to our libraries!
Central Bedfordshire Council has committed £45,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) contingency funding to expand the e‑book collections in libraries across Central Bedfordshire.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund -
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Housing Matters - March 2026
News and updates from our housing team
Housing -
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Council creates over 1,000 new wraparound childcare places in Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council has created over 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs, giving more families access to before and after school support.
Childcare -
Monday, 23 March 2026
Support available for Central Bedfordshire residents struggling with heating oil costs
Central Bedfordshire residents who rely on heating oil and are struggling with rising costs can now apply for financial support from a new fund.
Support with the cost of living -
Friday, 20 March 2026
Kerbside dry recycling collections to resume on Monday 23 March
Thank you for your patience while dry recycling collections were paused for four days due to a fire at a Bletchley facility. Collections will resume from Monday 23 March.
Waste and recycling -
Thursday, 19 March 2026
New Children and Young People’s Plan published for Central Bedfordshire
We've published our new Children and Young People’s Plan, setting out how we, with partners, will work together to support children and young people across the area.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Colleagues recognised in national campaign
Following World Social Work Day (17 March), we're celebrating 7 employees who've been recognised in a national campaign highlighting the vital work social workers do to support families.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
CQC rates Central Bedfordshire Council's adult social care provision as good
Central Bedfordshire Council rated ‘good’ by CQC for delivering high-quality, compassionate, person-centred adult social care.
Adults and older people -
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Kerbside dry mixed recycling temporarily suspended in Central Bedfordshire following fire at Bletchley waste site
Central Bedfordshire Council has temporarily suspended kerbside dry mixed recycling collections following a fire at the Waste Transfer Station facility in Bletchley.
Waste and recycling -
Monday, 16 March 2026
Mental Health Professionals honoured in World Social Work Day national campaign
Central Bedfordshire’s out-of-hours social work team is recognised nationally for supporting people through urgent mental health crises.
Adults and older people -
Monday, 16 March 2026
£148,000 UKSPF Funding boosts road safety, accessibility and flood resilience
Safer pavements, clearer road markings and new flood technology – £148,000 of upgrades are helping keep Central Bedfordshire’s roads open and accessible.
Flooding -
Friday, 13 March 2026
Partnerships take centre stage at summit to shape the future of food fairness
Central Bedfordshire Council hosts Food Summit with partners to strengthen food fairness and improve access to healthy, affordable food.
Public health -
Friday, 13 March 2026
Targeted enforcement day delivers results across Central Bedfordshire
Two drivers are under investigation for Blue Badge misuse following a targeted enforcement day by Central Bedfordshire Council.
Community safety -
Monday, 9 March 2026
Venues achieve Best Bar None accreditation across Central Bedfordshire
Eighteen Central Bedfordshire venues have earned Best Bar None 2025 accreditation for safe, well-managed nightlife and responsible alcohol licensing.
Community safety -
Friday, 6 March 2026
New sports hall at Edward Peake School officially opened
The new sports hall at Edward Peake School has been officially opened, providing enhanced physical education opportunities for students.
Schools and education -
Friday, 6 March 2026
Central Bedfordshire Council sets budget to manage £17 million funding shortfall
Central Bedfordshire Council has agreed its budget for 2026/27.
Budget 2026-2027 -
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Help shape new Renters’ Rights Policy – your voice matters
We're inviting private landlords, letting agents and tenants to have their say on a new Renters' Rights Act Policy.
Your Voice Matters -
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Council hosts Leighton Buzzard clean-up day
Central Bedfordshire Council hosted a clean-up day in Oakley Green, Leighton Buzzard in February, aimed at improving communal spaces and tackling fly-tipping around council housing.
News -
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Council approves changes to Local Council Tax Support scheme
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved changes to its Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme for working-age residents.
Council Tax -
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Housing Matters – February 2026
News and updates from our housing team.
Housing Matters -
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Honeysuckle Sculpture takes root in Flitwick's Red Kite Meadows Community Garden, ahead of final site handover
We've marked a key milestone at Red Kite Meadows as the striking five‑metre‑high Honeysuckle flower sculpture was moved into position forming the centrepiece of the new senior living village.
Housing -
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Taxi driver fined after overcharging during council test purchase
A taxi (private hire) driver from Luton has been fined and ordered to pay substantial costs following a successful prosecution by the Central Bedfordshire Council for overcharging a passenger.
Licensing -
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Central Bedfordshire Council takes new step to bring empty high street units back into use
We have taken a significant step towards improving town centres by designating key high street areas where new powers could be used to tackle long-term vacant shops and commercial units.
News -
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Central Bedfordshire Council secures £6.5m to expand local SEND provision
We’ve agreed to accept £6.5m capital funding from DfE to create more specialist places for children and young people with SEND.
Children and young people -
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Central Bedfordshire Students rock the stage at Beds Band Factory!
Connolly Hall at Redborne Upper School came alive on Thursday (12 February) as the Beds Band Factory kicked off in full swing!
News -
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Central Bedfordshire Council backs national call for fairer school and SEND funding
We’re backing a cross-party campaign calling for fairer school funding and urgent reform to tackle the growing crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Children and young people -
Monday, 9 February 2026
Recycling gets easier for Central Bedfordshire residents
Recycling in Central Bedfordshire is about to get a whole lot easier.
Waste and recycling