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We are asking for your feedback on a proposed new plan to forecast the school places needed in the area up until 2030.

A Luton resident has been ordered to forfeit his van, undertake community service and pay costs of £1,500 after being found guilty of fly-tipping at Rushmore Park in Caddington, Bedfordshire.

Families across Central Bedfordshire made the most of a packed schedule of free and low-cost activities at our libraries, children's centres, leisure centres and outdoor spaces over the summer.

Eight roads in Central Bedfordshire are set to receive a new lease of life thanks to a treatment that will prevent the need for more costly repairs for up to 10 years.

Young carers from across Central Bedfordshire got a fun treat at the end of the summer holidays when they attended a free summer festival, hosted by us.

Data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has shown an increase in the number of families in Central Bedfordshire who are taking advantage of the government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme.

Our employment and skills academy has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted after an inspection in July.

We have presented 11 early years settings with awards after they achieved our ‘Healthy Child, Healthy Workforce’ standard.

Don’t miss the chance to share your views on the new Local Plan – that was the message from the Leader of the Council as he took to the streets to find out what’s important to local people.

At a meeting held on Tuesday (10 September) our Executive Committee agreed 4 out of the proposed 5 changes to 2 of our Home to School Transport policies.