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We are inviting residents, businesses and organisations to comment on sites that have been put forward for possible inclusion in the new Local Plan.

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.

The government has today (29 August 2024) announced a new programme to increase the rate of housebuilding in the UK, which it has called the 'New Homes Accelerator.'

Central Bedfordshire Council invites residents to have their say on improving the way planning applications are submitted.

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 a statutory consultation on changes to Chiltern School to ensure that more children and young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) have

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.

We are delighted to announce the successful bid for a grant of £100,000 to enhance its planning skills delivery.