Central Bedfordshire Council, Luton Council and Bedford Borough Council have secured government support to develop a new fostering hub to help recruit, approve and support more foster carers across the area.
The new £33.9 million facility, operated by Everyone Active on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council, is a major investment for Leighton Buzzard and the surrounding area.
Children needing mainstream school support, families affected by domestic abuse, and young people in care will get renewed support under new Central Bedfordshire Council plans.
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.
Thousands of cycling fans lined the streets yesterday, Thursday 4 September, as Central Bedfordshire proudly hosted the Stage Three finish of the prestigious Tour of Britain in Ampthill.