Central Bedfordshire Council News

Empowering young people to take the lead on climate action john.day Thu 22/10/2026 4:48pm 22 October 2026 Sustainability We're once again supporting its Sustainable Student Programme, giving any young people in years 10 to 12 (age 14 to 17) the opportunity to explore climate change, develop green skills and lead environmental initiatives in their schools or, if they’re home-schooled, through their own projects. Applications are open now. Young people who are passion

Plans approved for almost 700 additional school places in Cranfield and Marston Moreteyne RosyVega Thu 22/10/2026 3:47pm 22 October 2026 Schools and education The schemes form part of our wider programme to support the transition to a primary and secondary education system, ensuring local schools have the capacity and facilities needed to meet future demand. The approved developments include expansions at Cranfield Church of England Academy (St Paul's), Holywell Sch

Garden waste collections pause for the winter in Central Bedfordshire RosyVega Wed 21/10/2026 4:26pm 21 October 2026 Garden waste subscription service The final collection in each area will take place during the week beginning Monday 16 November or Monday 23 November, depending on the collection schedule. Residents can check their collection dates online. All other waste and recycling collections will continue as normal during the winter break. Find out more about t

We continue social value commitment to deliver greater benefits for local communities john.day Wed 21/10/2026 10:26am 21 October 2026 Business From creating jobs and apprenticeships to supporting community projects and environmental initiatives, we want every pound we spend to deliver added value for local people. That's why we've approved an updated Social Value Policy, reaffirming our commitment to securing wider economic, social and environmental benefits through

Dunstable business closed following illegal tobacco enforcement operation john.day Tue 20/10/2026 12:22pm 20 October 2026 Trading Standards Two Dunstable town centre businesses have been linked to the sale and storage of illegal tobacco products following a multi-agency enforcement operation. The operation, led by our Trading Standards team, took place on 15 October 2026 and involved officers from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU), ERSOU's Method of

Central Bedfordshire named among the least challenging places in England to grow up, says Children’s Commissioner oliver.drackford Mon 19/10/2026 4:40pm 19 October 2026 Central Bedfordshire is one of the 10 areas in England where the data shows childhood is least challenging, according to a major new report from the Children’s Commissioner for England. The Childhood Lottery, published today, draws on 162 measures of children’s lives, from education, health and family life to community safety and children’s own views. It uses 96 of

Have your say on proposed school admission arrangements for 2028-29 oliver.drackford Mon 19/10/2026 3:56pm 19 October 2026 Residents, parents and carers are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to school admission arrangements for four schools in Central Bedfordshire. The consultation runs from 19 October to 30 November 2026. We are consulting on proposed admission changes for Silsoe CofE VC Lower School, Houghton Regis Primary School, Thornhill Primary School and Tithe Farm Primary School for the 2028-29 academic ye

Taking practical steps to reduce flood risk across Central Bedfordshire RosyVega Thu 15/10/2026 2:48pm 15 October 2026 Flooding As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, communities across the country are experiencing more frequent and intense weather events. Recent years have shown the disruption and damage flooding can cause, highlighting the importance of both individual preparedness and long-term action to improve resilience. We are encouragi

Consultation opens on Bedfordshire’s future building materials and waste needs RosyVega Thu 15/10/2026 2:33pm 15 October 2026 Minerals and waste Residents across Bedfordshire can now have their say on a new plan that will help guide where materials needed to build homes and roads come from, and how waste is managed in the future. The first public scoping consultation on the new Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan is now live and runs until 27 November 2026. Led by

Children in care feel ‘safe and supported’ – with plans to go further john.day Mon 12/10/2026 3:20pm 12 October 2026 Children and young people Children and young people in care in Central Bedfordshire have told an independent review that they feel safe, listened to and supported – with a new plan now agreed to build on that experience and make support more consistent for every child. The Local Government Association (LGA) spoke directly to children and young people