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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.

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.

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.

For the second year in a row, our libraries and leisure centres are available as Warm Spaces which residents can use during the day to keep warm.