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£3.174m investment approved to create nursery places, expand childcare and enhance specialist SEND support across Central Bedfordshire.

As part of our commitment to supporting local families during the early stages of a child’s development, we've commissioned the EasyPeasy app.

In March 2026, the government published the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026. These introduce a new plan-making system.

We celebrated our foster carers at a ‘Celebration of Fostering’ event this weekend, recognising 15 households who together have given an incredible 105 years of dedicated fostering service.

Families across Central Bedfordshire are being invited to attend a series of drop-in sessions offering support to help them access funded childcare and early education.

Young musicians supported by our Inspiring Music service took to the stage at the first BLMK Battle of the Bands Regional Final last month.

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a refreshed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy.

Families across Central Bedfordshire will soon find it easier to access help and advice in the early years of their child’s life.

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.

We've published our new Children and Young People’s Plan, setting out how we, with partners, will work together to support children and young people across the area.