News published April 2026
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Friday, 24 April 2026
Serious housing fraud uncovered at Central Bedfordshire Council
Former council employee given 16-month suspended sentence for £39,812 housing fraud after manipulating systems and diverting funds.
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Thursday, 23 April 2026
Young people help shape SEND services at pioneering new education centre
Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are helping us improve local services were the first to experience Woburn Safari Park’s new SEND education centre.
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026
New SEMH primary school giving pupils a place to ‘feel supported, understood and able to learn'
Pupils at Central Bedfordshire’s newest specialist primary school are now benefiting from a calm, supportive learning environment following the school’s opening.
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Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Archaeology discoveries older than first thought as Sutton to host landmark event
Experts now say a key Central Bedfordshire archaeological find dates from before the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, and residents can take home a small piece of history.
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Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Young musicians from Central Bedfordshire shine at Battle of the Bands
Young musicians supported by our Inspiring Music service took to the stage at the first BLMK Battle of the Bands Regional Final last month.
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Thursday, 16 April 2026
Most Central Bedfordshire children secure preferred primary school place on National Offer Day 2026
The majority of Central Bedfordshire families applying for a school place this year have received good news, with 9 in 10 children offered a place at their first preference primary school.
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Friday, 10 April 2026
Woman prosecuted for illegally sub-letting social housing property
Following an investigation by Central Bedfordshire Council, a woman has been prosecuted after illegally sub-letting her social housing property.
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Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Central Bedfordshire agrees refreshed SEND Strategy to improve support for children and young people
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a refreshed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy.
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Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Council approves new support services for vulnerable children and families
Children needing mainstream school support, families affected by domestic abuse, and young people in care will get renewed support under new Central Bedfordshire Council plans.
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Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Council launches consultation on proposed fees and charges increase
Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting on proposed fee increases across services (8 April - 20 May 2026) to address funding pressures and maintain vital local services.