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The conclusion of our UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) programme highlighs the scale of progress and impact achieved over the past 3 years.

We're inviting residents, businesses and organisations to take part in its Local Plan scoping consultation and help shape how the area will grow in the years ahead.

We've published an updated timetable for preparing our Local Plan, alongside a formal Notice of Commencement, in line with new government regulations.

Central Bedfordshire Council has committed £45,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) contingency funding to expand the e‑book collections in libraries across Central Bedfordshire.

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.

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.

We've awarded 12 organisations grant funding totalling £150,000 from the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).

Last year, we started work on developing a new Local Plan that will shape the future of new homes, jobs and infrastructure, recreation and leisure, transport, local facilities, and green spaces.