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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.

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

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.

There is 1 week left for residents to share their views on our five-year plan for adult social care.

More drivers could switch to electric vehicles thanks to our successful bid for £1.4 million of government funding to spend improving electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the area.

Residents in Houghton Regis and Leighton-Linslade can now access 5 electric vehicles and 1 hybrid vehicle from as little as £4 per hour or £35 per day.