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

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

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

We're inviting residents, businesses and community groups to have their say on a new Waste Strategy which will shape how waste and recycling is managed across the area for the next 25 years.

We have published papers recommending a formal consultation on the future of the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy.

Residents in Central Bedfordshire are being invited to have their say on our Domestic Abuse Strategy.

There's only 1 month left to have your say on our Local Transport Plan.

There is 1 week left for residents to share their views on our five-year plan for adult social care.

There is still time for parents and carers to have their say on proposed changes to two of our Home to School Transport policies.

We have launched two statutory consultations to ensure that more children and young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) have access to great education.