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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.

Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are helping us improve local services were the first to experience Woburn Safari Park’s new SEND education centre.

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a refreshed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy.

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved changes to its Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme for working-age residents.

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

Key milestones have been reached in new additional resource provision (ARP) projects, increasing specialist school places for children and young people with SEND in Central Bedfordshire.

At a meeting on 7 October, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive agreed plans to consult on its Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTS) for working-age claimants.

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

A Central Bedfordshire resident has been sentenced to an £80 fine plus ordered to pay £250 in costs and a £32 victim surcharge after attempting to avoid paying Council Tax.

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a multi-million-pound investment in education over the next 4 years, reaffirming its commitment to providing high-quality learning environments for children.