News published January 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Housing Matters - January 2026
News and updates from our housing team.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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