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Featured information
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Choose well. Choose you.
Choose You is a free local service to help you build healthy habits, like quitting smoking or reaching a healthy weight. Get started.
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School term dates
Check school term dates in Central Bedfordshire.
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Waste and recycling changes
Glass recycling, food collections for flats and changes to some collection days.
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Consultation on council fees and charges now open
We’re seeking views on proposed changes to some council fees and charges until 20 May 2026
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Sign up for garden waste collections
An easy, convenient way to recycle your garden waste. Find out more about our garden waste collections.
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Latest news
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Help shape the future of Central Bedfordshire – Local Plan scoping consultation now open
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
We're inviting residents, businesses and organisations to take part in its Local Plan scoping consultation and help shape how the area will grow in the years ahead.
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Housing Matters – April 2026
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Read the April 2026 edition of Housing Matters.
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Children’s bike collection returns to Houghton Regis to support young riders
Monday, 27 April 2026
Residents are being invited to donate children’s bikes at a special collection event taking place on Monday 25 May, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, at the Sports Pavilion, Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis.
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Serious housing fraud uncovered at Central Bedfordshire Council
Friday, 24 April 2026
Former council employee given 16-month suspended sentence for £39,812 housing fraud after manipulating systems and diverting funds.
