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Central Bedfordshire Council libraries are inviting children to take part in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat, launching on Friday 17 July until Saturday 5 September 2026.

A multi-agency enforcement operation has been carried out at a Leighton Buzzard used car sales site following consumer concerns.

Following World Social Work Day (17 March), we're celebrating 7 employees who've been recognised in a national campaign highlighting the vital work social workers do to support families.

We're marking £330,000 of UKSPF funding for 2025 to 2026, which has provided mentoring, training and expert support to help local businesses grow in a tough economy.

Biggleswade Library will close temporarily from Tuesday 13 January 2026 to allow essential maintenance works to repair internal water damage caused by an issue with the external drainage.

Our Young Carers team have been recognised nationally for their dedication and excellence in supporting children and families.

We've sent out the national Adult Carers Survey 2025 to a sample of around 900 carers living in Central Bedfordshire.

The South Midlands authorities have developed a unique programme to deliver bespoke employment support to help disadvantaged residents access secure, fulfilling, long-term work.

Social workers are being recognised nationally for their outstanding contributions to children’s services and complex care, having been shortlisted for honours at 2 awards ceremonies.

Changing Places Toilets (CPTs) are specially designed facilities that provide additional space and equipment for people with severe disabilities.