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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.

We will temporarily pause garden waste collections for 12 weeks this winter, from Monday, 1 December 2025 to Friday, 20 February 2026. Collections will resume on Monday, 23 February 2026.

We're inviting residents, businesses and community groups to have their say on a new Waste Strategy which will shape how waste and recycling is managed across the area for the next 25 years.

We have published papers recommending a formal consultation on the future of the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy.

Pupils moving to secondary and upper schools in September have found out whether they have been allocated one of their school preferences.

Residents in Central Bedfordshire are being invited to have their say on our Domestic Abuse Strategy.

There's only 1 month left to have your say on our Local Transport Plan.

There is 1 week left for residents to share their views on our five-year plan for adult social care.

People who want to continue with fortnightly garden waste collections from 1 April 2024 are being urged to sign up to ensure they get the most from our subscription-only service.

We would like your views on which type of play equipment should be installed in Houghton Hall Park.