News search

Residents across Central Bedfordshire are being reminded that the popular Young Person’s (YP) Card scheme will continue to offer excellent value for money, despite a fare increase coming into effect.

In March 2026, the government published the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026. These introduce a new plan-making system.

Central Bedfordshire Council has created over 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs, giving more families access to before and after school support.

At a meeting of the Executive 6 January 2026, we agreed a formal timetable for the review of the Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan.

We're pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new bus service connecting Biggleswade, Sandy, and Potton directly to Cambridge.

The Bedfordshire authorities have agreed to undertake a joint review of minerals and waste planning policy.

The Council is making £100,000 of funding available for its Children’s Centre Crisis Fund, an initiative designed to support families facing unexpected financial difficulties.

Using buses in Central Bedfordshire remains highly affordable for young people as the £1 maximum single fare for anyone aged 18 and under, introduced in 2024, will continue for the foreseeable future.

In the New Year, we will begin installing new underground cables to enable the first connections for the new substation in Biggleswade.

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.