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We’re backing a cross-party campaign calling for fairer school funding and urgent reform to tackle the growing crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Over 400 children got a Christmas treat at the end of December when they went to see Peter Pan at the Grove Theatre in Dunstable, starring Rita Simons (EastEnders) Rhys Stephenson (CBeebies).

Biggleswade Library will close temporarily from Tuesday 13 January 2026 to allow essential maintenance works to repair internal water damage caused by an issue with the external drainage.

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.

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.

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

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.

Families across Central Bedfordshire can look forward to a summer packed with exciting, affordable activities for children of all ages.

Our libraries are inviting children to explore the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden: Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors, launching on 18 July 2025 and running until 6 September.