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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.

A taxi (private hire) driver from Luton has been fined and ordered to pay substantial costs following a successful prosecution by the Central Bedfordshire Council for overcharging a passenger.

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.

We're inviting residents, businesses and community groups to have their say on a new Waste Strategy which will shape how waste and recycling is managed across the area for the next 25 years.

We're inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to have their say on proposed changes to our Licensing Policy.

We have published papers recommending a formal consultation on the future of the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy.

A man who gave a false address in Central Bedfordshire to apply for a private hire operator's licence has had to pay costs of over £2,000 after our successful prosecution.

Residents in Central Bedfordshire are being invited to have their say on our Domestic Abuse Strategy.

There's only 1 month left to have your say on our Local Transport Plan.