News published March 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.