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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 -
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Wedding and civil partnership open day – 14 March 2026
Thinking about getting married or forming a civil partnership in Central Bedfordshire?
Marriages and civil partnerships -
Friday, 30 January 2026
Changes to taxi and private hire vehicle testing to strengthen passenger safety
We're updating our Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Policy that will require all eligible licensed vehicles to complete their 6-monthly MOT at a council-designated depot.
Transport, roads and parking -
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Bedfordshire’s councils approve a bold strategy to restore nature and biodiversity
The Bedfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) has been approved by leaders across the Boroughs of Bedford, Luton and Central Bedfordshire.
Sustainability -
Friday, 23 January 2026
£1.5 million funding boost for Skills Bootcamps in Central Bedfordshire
We've secured £1.5 million in funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to support local residents and employers through Skills Bootcamps.
Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy -
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Housing Matters - January 2026
News and updates from our housing team.
Housing -
Monday, 19 January 2026
Update from Central Bedfordshire Council’s new children and families leadership
Our newly-appointed Executive Member for Children and Families and Deputy Executive Member have issued a joint update following their first week in post.
Committees, meetings and agendas -
Friday, 16 January 2026
Central Bedfordshire residents invited to have their say on proposed crackdown on nuisance vehicles
We're asking residents, businesses and visitors to take part in a public consultation on proposed new powers to tackle vehicle-related anti-social behaviour across the area.
Your Voice Matters -
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan local development scheme
At a meeting of the Executive 6 January 2026, we agreed a formal timetable for the review of the Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan.
Minerals and waste -
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 -
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Council launches budget consultation as £17 million government funding shortfall confirmed
Central Bedfordshire Council has today (7 January 2026) launched its public budget consultation for 2026/27.
Your Voice Matters -
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