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Central Bedfordshire Council rated ‘good’ by CQC for delivering high-quality, compassionate, person-centred adult social care.

Residents across Central Bedfordshire are benefiting from high‑quality, person‑centred adult social care, according to a new Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment that praises the Council’s strong leadership, effective partnerships, and commitment to improving people’s lives.

Central Bedfordshire’s out-of-hours social work team is recognised nationally for supporting people through urgent mental health crises.

Our newly-appointed Executive Member for Children and Families and Deputy Executive Member have issued a joint update following their first week in post.

The Leader of the Council has announced changes to the composition of the Executive with immediate notice.

In March 2025, we wrote to all parent governors of schools we maintain, seeking nominations for 2 parent governor representative posts on the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

On Thursday, 15 May, Councillor Kevin Collins was appointed as Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council and Councillor Vicky Malone has been appointed as Vice Chair.

We're looking for a parent governor representative on our Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC).

Residents are asked for their views on our five-year plan for Adult Social Care.

We are seeking the views of local people to help shape the future of the Day Services for adults with disabilities.

HM The King’s Birthday Honours List for 2023 has been announced and includes 3 Bedfordshire recipients.