Latest news and updates

We're reminding residents that bin collection days will change over the Christmas and New Year period.

An additional 311 school children across Central Bedfordshire are now receiving free school meals thanks to a proactive auto-enrolment scheme we launched in October.

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Important information: New Tenancy Agreement

We're making some updates

Over the last few months, we've been working through the process of reviewing our Secure Tenancy Agreement in light of the many changes in Fire and Safety regulations, as well as new legislation around Anti-Social Behaviour.

A new social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) provision has opened, with the headteacher revealing the facility has made a “meaningful difference to children and families”.

We would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding during a brief suspension of dry recycling collections.

Central Bedfordshire Council is advising residents that all dry recycling collections are temporarily suspended, effective immediately, and will remain suspended until further notice.

On 2 December 2025, our Trading Standards Team closed L&B Market, 5a North Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EF.

We've approved a major step in shaping the future of education across the area.

Members of Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Parliament joined over 250 young representatives from across the UK at the House of Commons in November for the annual UK Youth Parliament debate.

We are deeply saddened to share that former Councillor, Caroline Maudlin, passed away on 24 November 2025 after bravely facing cancer.