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We are inviting residents, businesses and organisations to comment on sites that have been put forward for possible inclusion in the new Local Plan.

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.

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.

The Bedfordshire authorities have agreed to undertake a joint review of minerals and waste planning policy.

The government has today (29 August 2024) announced a new programme to increase the rate of housebuilding in the UK, which it has called the 'New Homes Accelerator.'

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

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.

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.