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Friday, 14 March 2025
Schools encouraged to get active for 2025 Big Walk and Wheel Challenge
Pupils, teachers, and parents are being encouraged to swap car journeys to walking, wheeling, or hopping on their bikes and scooters as part of the 2025 Big Walk and Wheel challenge.
Schools and education -
Thursday, 13 March 2025
Funding boost for cultural and creative communities
We've awarded grants to 5 organisations to support community arts projects, cultural events, and art development programmes.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund -
Monday, 10 March 2025
Council celebrates success in Best Bar None Awards Scheme
A presentation was held recently to celebrate 19 venues across Central Bedfordshire achieving Best Bar None accreditation for 2024.
Business -
Thursday, 6 March 2025
Over 100 homes brought back into use
This Empty Homes Week (3 March to 9 March), we're pleased to announce that we've brought 103 empty homes back into use, helping to provide much-needed housing for residents.
Housing -
Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Majority of pupils receive preferred school place
Pupils moving to secondary and upper schools in September have found out whether they have been allocated one of their school preferences.
School admissions -
Monday, 3 March 2025
Council approves investment in schools and SEND provision
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a multi-million-pound investment in education over the next 4 years, reaffirming its commitment to providing high-quality learning environments for children.
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Local Offer -
Monday, 3 March 2025
Consultation launched: proposed changes to Inspiring Music’s music centres​
We're inviting residents to share their views on proposed changes to Inspiring Music’s music centres.
Children and young people -
Friday, 28 February 2025
Impressive leisure and community centre in Houghton Regis prepares for opening
We're delighted to announce that the new Houghton Regis Leisure and Community Centre will open on Saturday 29 March 2025.
Leisure centres -
Friday, 28 February 2025
Storm Henk flood investigation report published
We've published a report into the impacts of Storm Henk in January 2024.
Flooding -
Friday, 28 February 2025
Council sets a budget which prioritises care for the vulnerable
Last night (Thursday 27 February), Central Bedfordshire Council agreed a budget.
Budget 2025-2026 -
Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Central Bedfordshire Council committed to improving its housing landlord service
We are expanding our improvement plan in response to an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing.
About your council -
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Funding secured for exciting youth sports project in Dunstable
We are delighted to announce that £12,415 of funding has been secured from Sport England for an exciting new Youth Leisure Project in Dunstable.
Children and young people -
Friday, 14 February 2025
Housing Matters – February 2025
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing -
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Plans to store power from renewable energy a step closer
We've submitted a planning application for critical infrastructure that will unlock the potential for greener energy.
Sustainability -
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Independent Children’s Safeguarding Practice Review Report
The report from the Child Safeguarding Practice Review (CSPR) into the death of Isabella Wheildon is now published.
News -
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
VoiceAbility reappointed to provide free advocacy services in Central Bedfordshire until 2028
We're delighted to confirm that VoiceAbility has successfully retained the Bedfordshire adult’s independent advocacy support service contract.
Health and social care -
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Help shape our SEND Strategy
We're updating our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy and are inviting children, young people, parent carers, and professionals to share their views.
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Local Offer -
Thursday, 30 January 2025
We're introducing cashless parking
From the week commencing 24 February 2025, all our car parks will no longer accept cash payments, making them less expensive to run, and keeping payments secure.
Transport, roads and parking -
Monday, 27 January 2025
Archaeological discovery at Sutton school 'adds real depth’ to local history
A well-preserved 15th-16th century pottery kiln has been unearthed by archaeologists in the grounds of Sutton VA Primary School.
Schools and education -
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
£100,000 of funding available to support local families through children’s centres
The Council is making £100,000 of funding available for its Children’s Centre Crisis Fund, an initiative designed to support families facing unexpected financial difficulties.
Childcare -
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Campaign sees nearly 2,000 potentially dangerous batteries and chargers removed from sale
Residents in the East of England will be safer after more than 1,800 potentially dangerous batteries and chargers were removed from sale
Trading Standards -
Friday, 17 January 2025
Housing Matters – January 2025
This is the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing -
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
Do you have a passion for caring? Join our Shared Lives programme and make a difference!
We're launching a Shared Lives campaign to recruit compassionate individuals to become Shared Lives carers.
Shared Lives -
Friday, 10 January 2025
Council expresses interest in being part of the government’s devolution plans
Today (10 January 2025), we submitted a letter expressing our interest in being part of the government’s devolution priority programme.
About your council -
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Give your feedback on the council’s budget
Central Bedfordshire Council is under huge financial pressure and is having to make some tough financial decisions in the months to come.
Budget 2025-2026 -
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Young person’s card continues to allow 18s and under to ‘get around for a pound’ in Central Bedfordshire and beyond
Using buses in Central Bedfordshire remains highly affordable for young people as the £1 maximum single fare for anyone aged 18 and under, introduced in 2024, will continue for the foreseeable future.
Public transport -
Friday, 27 December 2024
Exciting new play equipment installed at Houghton Hall Park
Families and visitors to Houghton Hall Park can now enjoy brand-new play equipment thanks to a £75,000 investment, funded through Section 106 developer contributions.
News -
Friday, 20 December 2024
Have your say on changes to Flitwick school
We're consulting on a reduction in the maximum number of pupils that can be admitted into each year group at Kingsmoor Lower School in Flitwick, to enhance the learning environment for children.
Schools and education -
Friday, 20 December 2024
Have your say on school admissions changes
We're inviting residents to share their views on proposed changes to the school admission arrangements.
Schools and education