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Monday, 2 June 2025
Work begins on A505 Leighton Buzzard Bypass to improve safety
We've commenced important work on the A505 Leighton Buzzard Bypass, between the Stanbridge Road and Billington Road roundabouts, to improve safety.
Transport, roads and parking -
Friday, 30 May 2025
Third Flood Summit builds on progress
Central Bedfordshire Council has convened a third multi-agency Flood Summit to review progress, share outcomes, and continue collaborative action to address local flood risk.
Flooding -
Friday, 30 May 2025
Barton-le-Clay woman found guilty of Council Tax fraud
A Central Bedfordshire resident has been sentenced to an £80 fine plus ordered to pay £250 in costs and a £32 victim surcharge after attempting to avoid paying Council Tax.
Council Tax -
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
New programme brings music to the early years
Inspiring Music, our music service, has partnered with The Family Music Hub (TFMH) to launch a new training programme for early years practitioners.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Driver fined for Blue Badge misuse following council enforcement operation
A Leighton Buzzard resident has been convicted for misusing a Blue Badge, following our investigation.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Results of an election for parent governor representatives for Overview and Scrutiny Committee
In March 2025, we wrote to all parent governors of schools we maintain, seeking nominations for 2 parent governor representative posts on the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Update on the new Local Plan for our area
Over the past 12 months, we've been engaging with residents to help shape the new Local Plan. We'd like to give you an update on where we are up to with that.
Creating great places to live - new Local Plan -
Monday, 19 May 2025
Housing Matters - May 2025
Read the May 2025 edition of Housing Matters.
Housing Matters -
Friday, 16 May 2025
Businesses: Are you ready for the single-use vape law changes from 1 June 2025?
From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use (disposable) vapes across the UK.
Trading Standards -
Friday, 16 May 2025
New Chair and Vice Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council announced
On Thursday, 15 May, Councillor Kevin Collins was appointed as Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council and Councillor Vicky Malone has been appointed as Vice Chair.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Silsoe Horticulture Centre hosts heartfelt VE Day celebration
Silsoe Horticulture Centre welcomed guests from Willow Branch and Bee Hive Day Centres to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a meaningful day of joy and memories.
Leisure and countryside -
Thursday, 8 May 2025
New bus contract secured for Leighton Buzzard and Linslade
We are pleased to announce Centrebus Ltd has been awarded the contract to operate Leighton’s town bus service from 1 June 2025, following a competitive tendering process.
Transport, roads and parking -
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
‘Good’ rating for children’s home in Biggleswade
Maythorn children’s home in Biggleswade has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following a recent inspection, carried out over two days.
Children and young people -
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Work begins on new teaching block and sports facility at Dunton Junior School
Work has officially begun on a brand-new teaching block and multi-use games area (MUGA) at Dunton Junior CofE School.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Celebrating pupil experience as Autism Centre of Excellence officially opens in Biggleswade
Students with autism and related needs have told how a dedicated, inclusive space for them at Stratton School in Biggleswade has been helping them and their achievements in education.
Schools and education -
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
We're ramping up action against Blue Badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire
Our focused operation has placed 5 drivers under investigation for the misuse of Blue Badge permits, with potential legal action pending.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 1 May 2025
Team tidies up Leighton Buzzard estate
A recent neighbourhood clean-up on the Meadow Way estate in Leighton Buzzard has helped tackle overgrown greenery and footpath moss, thanks to our Neighbourhood Operations team and volunteers.
Housing -
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Marigold House officially opens Its doors to the community
Marigold House, a newly-constructed care home built to exemplary Passivhaus standards, opened its doors on Friday 25 April to welcome friends and family, community leaders, and residents.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
New woodlands named: Cope Spinney and Bidlake Spring
We're excited to reveal the names of two new woodlands — Cope Spinney and Bidlake Spring — chosen by residents through a community vote.
Countryside -
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Ward Councillor Grant Scheme returns from 30 April to back local projects
We are relaunching our Ward Councillor Grant Scheme on 30 April 2025, giving communities another chance to secure funding for local projects that make a real difference.
Councillors, Executive, Political control, Constitution and Webcasting -
Monday, 28 April 2025
'Choose You': New service launches to help residents quit smoking, lose weight, and build healthy habits
We've co-launched Choose You, a free-to-access service designed to support residents in improving their health and wellbeing.
Public health -
Thursday, 24 April 2025
Children’s social care services rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted – with real impact for families
We're proud to announce another successful outcome from Ofsted, which has once again rated our children’s social care services as Good, following its latest inspection.
Children and young people -
Thursday, 17 April 2025
Vintage vibes and homemade delights: Silsoe Horticultural Centre Café reopens
A community gem has had a heart warming transformation.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Stotfold Library is moving to The Greenacre Centre, Stotfold
Stotfold Library is gearing up for a move to its new home in Oak Hall in the Greenacre Centre, Stotfold and is set to open at 2pm on Wednesday 11 June.
Libraries -
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Your voice matters on the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy
Consultation opens on the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy.
Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy consultation -
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Success at national sustainable travel awards
We've been recognised for our outstanding commitment to sustainable travel, winning top honours at the Modeshift STARS National Travel Awards and the TravelWise Week Awards 2024/25.
Sustainability -
Monday, 7 April 2025
Members of Youth Parliament head to the House of Commons
Members of Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Parliament headed to the House of Commons to join a debate with the wider UK Youth Parliament.
Children and young people -
Friday, 4 April 2025
Jigsaw Service receives ADHD Friendly Provider status
Our Jigsaw Service has been recognised, alongside two schools in the area, for its commitment to providing high-quality support and education to children with ADHD.
Jigsaw Service -
Friday, 4 April 2025
'Excitement has been running high' for students using new sports facilities
A headteacher has spoken of the “excitement” around her school after students began using its brand-new sporting facilities.
School changes – three-tier to two-tier