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Thursday, 10 April 2025
Success at national sustainable travel awards
We've been recognised for our outstanding commitment to sustainable travel, winning top honours at the Modeshift STARS National Travel Awards and the TravelWise Week Awards 2024/25.
Sustainability -
Monday, 7 April 2025
Members of Youth Parliament head to the House of Commons
Members of Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Parliament headed to the House of Commons to join a debate with the wider UK Youth Parliament.
Children and young people -
Friday, 4 April 2025
Jigsaw Service receives ADHD Friendly Provider status
Our Jigsaw Service has been recognised, alongside two schools in the area, for its commitment to providing high-quality support and education to children with ADHD.
Jigsaw Service -
Friday, 4 April 2025
'Excitement has been running high' for students using new sports facilities
A headteacher has spoken of the “excitement” around her school after students began using its brand-new sporting facilities.
School changes – three-tier to two-tier -
Thursday, 3 April 2025
State of the art leisure and community centre in Houghton Regis is now open!
Over 1,000 people joined Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Olympic sprinter and Olympian swimmer, Mark Foster, to celebrate the opening of the new leisure and community centre on Saturday 29 March.
Leisure centres -
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Council plans to deliver more SEN places at Ivel Valley School
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a proposal for major investment in Ivel Valley School
Schools -
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Illegal tobacco and vape seller shut down in Leighton Buzzard following community complaints
A Leighton Buzzard shop selling illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes has been closed down after a successful investigation by us, aided by a sniffer dog and community reports.
Trading Standards -
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Head of Family Help nominated as an Amazing Social Worker
Tracie Collins, our Head of Family Help, has received national recognition of her outstanding contribution to the social work profession.
Support for families -
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Council recommends consultation on the future of the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy
We have published papers recommending a formal consultation on the future of the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy.
Consultations -
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
BT plans to remove 10 payphones across Central Bedfordshire
We've received notice from BT that a review has identified 10 public payphones in the area as being no longer needed.
Your Voice Matters -
Monday, 24 March 2025
Council proposes School Organisation Plan to secure future of education
Central Bedfordshire Councillors will next month be asked to decide on the first phase of a new five-year plan.
Schools -
Monday, 24 March 2025
Members to decide on plans for mainstream Home to School Transport consultation
At a meeting on 1 April, Members of our Executive will be asked to approve plans to consult on a proposed change to the Council’s Home to School Transport policy for students aged 5 to 16.
Schools -
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Housing Matters - March 2025
Read the latest edition of Housing Matters.
Housing -
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Ray Halford awarded Honorary Fellowship for dedication to social work
A Central Bedfordshire Council employee has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to social work with an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Bedfordshire.
Children's social work careers -
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Olympian open day for new leisure and community centre in Houghton Regis
The new Houghton Regis Leisure and Community Centre will open to the public on 29 March with a Gala Open Day.
Leisure centres -
Monday, 17 March 2025
Celebrating Social Work Week: A rewarding profession
This week marks Social Work Week, a time dedicated to celebrating the invaluable contributions of social workers and shedding light on the diverse roles within the profession.
Social Work and Social Care Academy -
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 -
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
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