Latest news and updates

We joined forces with Bedfordshire Police and other partner agencies at the end of May to support Operation Sceptre, a national campaign aimed at tackling knife crime and keeping communities safe.

We've commenced important work on the A505 Leighton Buzzard Bypass, between the Stanbridge Road and Billington Road roundabouts, to improve safety.

Central Bedfordshire Council has convened a third multi-agency Flood Summit to review progress, share outcomes, and continue collaborative action to address local flood risk.

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.

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