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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.

Central Bedfordshire residents who rely on heating oil and are struggling with rising costs can now apply for financial support from a new fund.

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

With temperatures dropping and many families facing increased energy costs, our libraries and leisure centres will be open as ‘Warm Spaces’ this winter.

Improvement works at Clophill Roundabout are complete – and it’s good news whether you use it as a driver, or live locally and get around on foot, or by bike, scooter or wheelchair.

The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) is supporting UK Savings Week (18 to 24 September) with a range of courses to help people increase their confidence with money.

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.

We've been allocated £2.9 million of government funding to support households in Central Bedfordshire with food, energy and water bills, and other wider essentials over the next year.