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Members of Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Parliament joined over 250 young representatives from across the UK at the House of Commons in November for the annual UK Youth Parliament debate.

Our Young Carers team have been recognised nationally for their dedication and excellence in supporting children and families.

We’re backing National Adoption Week (20–25 Oct) to bust myths around adoption, as 12% fewer families have registered to adopt compared to last year.

We've sent out the national Adult Carers Survey 2025 to a sample of around 900 carers living in Central Bedfordshire.

The South Midlands authorities have developed a unique programme to deliver bespoke employment support to help disadvantaged residents access secure, fulfilling, long-term work.

Families made the most of activities on offer across Central Bedfordshire during the summer holidays.

Social workers are being recognised nationally for their outstanding contributions to children’s services and complex care, having been shortlisted for honours at 2 awards ceremonies.

We held a celebration event on Thursday 31 July to recognise and celebrate the achievements of children in care and young people across the area.

We're supporting families of children eligible for free school meals over the summer holidays, by providing supermarket vouchers.

Changing Places Toilets (CPTs) are specially designed facilities that provide additional space and equipment for people with severe disabilities.