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A Central Bedfordshire resident has been sentenced to an £80 fine plus ordered to pay £250 in costs and a £32 victim surcharge after attempting to avoid paying Council Tax.

Inspiring Music, our music service, has partnered with The Family Music Hub (TFMH) to launch a new training programme for early years practitioners.

A Leighton Buzzard resident has been convicted for misusing a Blue Badge, following our investigation.

In March 2025, we wrote to all parent governors of schools we maintain, seeking nominations for 2 parent governor representative posts on the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Over the past 12 months, we've been engaging with residents to help shape the new Local Plan. We'd like to give you an update on where we are up to with that.

Read the May 2025 edition of Housing Matters.

On Thursday, 15 May, Councillor Kevin Collins was appointed as Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council and Councillor Vicky Malone has been appointed as Vice Chair.

From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use (disposable) vapes across the UK.

Silsoe Horticulture Centre welcomed guests from Willow Branch and Bee Hive Day Centres to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a meaningful day of joy and memories.

Over the past 12 months we’ve been engaging with residents, town and parish councils, councillors and other key stakeholders to help shape the vision and objectives for the Local Plan.