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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.

Central Bedfordshire Council budget approved

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved its annual budget at a meeting of full Council on 22 February 2024.

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.

Now is your chance to have a say on how your Council Tax is spent

We're under huge financial pressure and are having to make some difficult decisions about increasing Council Tax and changing some services. Your opinion is important.

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.