Children and young people in care in Central Bedfordshire have told an independent review that they feel safe, listened to and supported – with a new plan now agreed to build on that experience and make support more consistent for every child.
Three drivers have been convicted at Luton Magistrates' Court for misusing Blue Badges following our enforcement activity between March and May 2026. All 3 cases were heard on 25 September 2026.
Foster and kinship families enjoy a summer picnic at Whipsnade Zoo, celebrating the support, friendships and community around fostering in Central Bedfordshire.
A gold medal-winning garden from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has found a permanent home at Leighton Buzzard Youth Centre, creating a dedicated outdoor wellbeing space for children, young people and families.
Central Bedfordshire Council, Luton Council and Bedford Borough Council have secured government support to develop a new fostering hub to help recruit, approve and support more foster carers across the area.
The conclusion of our UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) programme highlighs the scale of progress and impact achieved over the past 3 years.
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.
