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.
We've written to the government calling for significant investment in the local road network, highlighting the importance of roads to residents, businesses and communities across the area.
Foster and kinship families enjoy a summer picnic at Whipsnade Zoo, celebrating the support, friendships and community around fostering in Central Bedfordshire.
Residents and local businesses can get behind the wheel of an electric car, explore e-bikes and discover ways to cut energy bills at a free green living event in Leighton Buzzard this October.
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.
We carried out a day of targeted enforcement to tackle the misuse of Blue Badge permits and so help residents and visitors with disabilities or severe mobility issues, to access shops, services and community facilities more easily.
Central Bedfordshire Council libraries are inviting children to take part in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat, launching on Friday 17 July until Saturday 5 September 2026.
