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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.

Children needing mainstream school support, families affected by domestic abuse, and young people in care will get renewed support under new Central Bedfordshire Council plans.

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

Following a public consultation, we've launched our new Domestic Abuse Strategy for 2025 to 2030.

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.

We're inviting people with personal experience of domestic abuse to join our Authentic Voice Panel (AVP).

We are seeking volunteers with lived experience of domestic abuse for our Authentic Voice Panel (AVP), run by our Domestic Abuse Team.

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.