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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.

Ivel Valley School expansion approved, creating more specialist SEND places and 20 new classrooms.

Foster and kinship families enjoy a summer picnic at Whipsnade Zoo, celebrating the support, friendships and community around fostering in Central Bedfordshire.

The Forest of Marston Vale Trust has been appointed as the development partner for England's second new national forest.

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.

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

Residents in Ampthill and Flitwick can help shape plans for a new green wheel – accessible walking and cycling routes linking both towns with the surrounding countryside.

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

Central Bedfordshire Council’s leadership strongly backs expanding the Forest of Marston Vale, aligning with government proposals to create 2 new National Forests across the UK.