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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.

Majority of pupils receive preferred school place

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

Agreement to sign petition to protect Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners

At a meeting of the Full Council on Thursday (26 September) we agreed to sign a petition urging the Government to safeguard Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners.

Homes for the next generation – We're urging residents to be at the heart of new Local Plan

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.

Libraries and leisure centres available as Warm Spaces

For the second year in a row, our libraries and leisure centres are available as Warm Spaces which residents can use during the day to keep warm.

Apply for your child’s school place for September 2024

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.