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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.

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

A new Additional Resource Provision (ARP) will open at Stratton School in January to support autistic children and enhance local access to specialist education.

Tom Grennan surprised pupils at Sandy Secondary School appearing as the special guest to open brand-new learning spaces which he hopes will provide pupils with more “understanding” and “confidence”.

The new Sandy Leisure and Sports Centre has opened its doors to reveal an exciting, modern leisure facility for the local area.

Families across Central Bedfordshire made the most of a packed schedule of free and low-cost activities at our libraries, children's centres, leisure centres and outdoor spaces over the summer.

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

A captivating new podcast series celebrating the rich arts and cultural heritage of Central Bedfordshire has just gone live.

As the half-term holiday approaches, we're reminding families about the exciting activities available in the area that they can enjoy together.

Much-loved facilities in Central Bedfordshire will benefit from council grants worth £240,000, supporting communities in the area and some of their most disadvantaged residents for years to come.