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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.

A taxi (private hire) driver from Luton has been fined and ordered to pay substantial costs following a successful prosecution by the Central Bedfordshire Council for overcharging a passenger.

Our Social Work and Social Care Workforce Development team has been recognised in the 2025 Princess Royal Training Awards, presented by HRH The Princess Royal and the City and Guilds Foundation.

We're inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to have their say on proposed changes to our Licensing Policy.

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

A man who gave a false address in Central Bedfordshire to apply for a private hire operator's licence has had to pay costs of over £2,000 after our successful prosecution.

An early years trainer from Central Bedfordshire Council has been named ‘Trainer of the Year’ at the Nursery World Awards 2024.

One of our social workers, who previously won two national social work awards, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2024 New Year Honours list.

Woburn Forest Kennels in Bedfordshire lost its licence and incurred a fine after receiving complaints regarding animal welfare.

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.