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Three drivers have been convicted at Luton Magistrates' Court for misusing Blue Badges following our enforcement activity between March and May 2026. All 3 cases were heard on 25 September 2026.

Central Bedfordshire Council, Luton Council and Bedford Borough Council have secured government support to develop a new fostering hub to help recruit, approve and support more foster carers across the area.

We celebrated our foster carers at a ‘Celebration of Fostering’ event this weekend, recognising 15 households who together have given an incredible 105 years of dedicated fostering service.

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.

Support launched to help low-income residents facing sudden financial shock through the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

Two foster carers from Central Bedfordshire have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for their exceptional service to foster care.

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

We're excited to launch Mockingbird, an innovative model aimed at strengthening support for foster carers and creating a secure, nurturing environment for children in care.

We hosted our annual ‘Celebration of Fostering’ event last weekend, where 14 households were presented with long service awards to commemorate their contribution to fostering.

Our recent enforcement measures targeting fraudulent use of Blue Badge disabled parking permits have put three drivers at risk of potential court action.