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Central Bedfordshire Council has approved changes to its Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme for working-age residents.

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.

At a meeting on 7 October, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive agreed plans to consult on its Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTS) for working-age claimants.

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.

A Central Bedfordshire resident has been sentenced to an £80 fine plus ordered to pay £250 in costs and a £32 victim surcharge after attempting to avoid paying Council Tax.

We've successfully prosecuted a resident for fraudulently claiming Council Tax Support and a Single Person Discount.

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.