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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.

Children needing mainstream school support, families affected by domestic abuse, and young people in care will get renewed support under new Central Bedfordshire Council plans.

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.

Residents are being asked to make sure their electoral registration details are up to date. Being on the electoral register means you can vote in elections. Expect an email or letter shortly.

Following a public consultation, we've launched our new Domestic Abuse Strategy for 2025 to 2030.

We're inviting people with personal experience of domestic abuse to join our Authentic Voice Panel (AVP).

Residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date.

We will soon be writing to EU citizens registered to vote, to let them know about legal changes to their voting and candidacy rights effective from 7 May, 2024.

A new academy school parent governor representative has been elected to our Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.