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Central Bedfordshire Council invites residents to have their say on improving the way planning applications are submitted.

Our Community Safety and Partnerships Team were out and about last week across Central Bedfordshire, supporting Operation Sceptre, a national initiative which aims to tackle knife crime.

A dog owner who allowed his barking pet to cause a nuisance to his neighbours has been hit with a fine and court costs totalling over £4,000.

A driver has been convicted for improperly using a disabled person's badge as part of a council-driven effort to tackle Blue Badge disabled parking fraud.

We are delighted to announce the successful bid for a grant of £100,000 to enhance its planning skills delivery.

On 7 November 2023, the Planning Inspectorate published its decision in relation to an appeal regarding a planning application for what was referred to as the Captain Tom Foundation Building.

We are inviting residents and other parties to have their say on our Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) across a six-week consultation period from Monday 30 October 2023.

Prior to celebrating Firework Night, our Trading Standards team will conduct visits to firework retailers across the region. Their aim is to prevent dangerous fireworks being sold to the public.

A Community Action Day in Arlesey including speed watch patrols, a weapons sweep, and sessions on scam awareness was hailed a success.

We are reviewing our public space protection orders (PSPOs) and people are being asked for their opinions about the review.