News published March 2026
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Housing Matters - March 2026
News and updates from our housing team
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.