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We're asking local families to take part in a survey to help us understand the demand for childcare in the area, and about their childcare needs.

Members of the Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament have announced the issues they will be focusing on over the next 2 years.

At a meeting of the Full Council on Thursday (26 September) we agreed to sign a petition urging the Government to safeguard Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners.

Data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has shown an increase in the number of families in Central Bedfordshire who are taking advantage of the government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme.

We are thrilled to announce an upcoming afternoon tea event dedicated to celebrating local volunteers who contribute so much to the community's well-being.

On Thursday 9 May, Councillor Gareth Mackey was reappointed as Chair of the Council. Councillor Sue Bell was also reappointed as Vice Chair to serve for the upcoming term spanning 2024/25

We will soon be writing to EU citizens registered to vote, to let them know about legal changes to their voting and candidacy rights effective from 7 May, 2024.

Central Bedfordshire Council set out its commitments to residents in a newly adopted strategic plan.

We have been selected as an ‘early adopter’ of the government’s National Wraparound Childcare Programme, ahead of the national launch in September 2024.

We recently hosted a successful Creative Takeover Day at Central Bedfordshire College.