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We will temporarily pause garden waste collections for 12 weeks this winter, from Monday, 1 December 2025 to Friday, 20 February 2026. Collections will resume on Monday, 23 February 2026.

We've approved a new Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for Sandy, following our Executive Committee meeting held on 7 October 2025.

Central Bedfordshire Council, local partners and residents came together on Tuesday 7 October for a dedicated Environmental Action Day in Houghton Regis. 

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.

Councillor Adam Zerny, Leader of the Council welcomed Emma Hardy, Minister for Water and Flooding to Leighton Buzzard today, Thursday 26 September 2024.

A Luton resident, Mr Zohib Haq, has been fined a total of £2,185 after being convicted in his absence at Luton Magistrates' Court on 2 August 2024.

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.

People who want to continue with fortnightly garden waste collections from 1 April 2024 are being urged to sign up to ensure they get the most from our subscription-only service.