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In March 2026, the government published the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026. These introduce a new plan-making system.

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.

At a meeting of the Executive 6 January 2026, we agreed a formal timetable for the review of the Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan.

The Bedfordshire authorities have agreed to undertake a joint review of minerals and waste planning policy.

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

What makes a great place to live? That’s the question we're asking as we begin to develop a new Local Plan that will shape the future of Central Bedfordshire.

Applications are now open for children and young people who are due to start school, or transfer to middle, secondary or upper school in September 2024.