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Have your say on latest East West Rail design proposals
A series of drop-in events are to held giving people the chance to find out more about the latest East West Rail designs.
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Computer glitch to blame for missed gritting routes says Bedford council
Bedford borough councillors discussed winter road gritting after questions were raised about whether some roads and bus routes had been missed.
Dunstable family independent businesses: Niftys Tattoo Studio
By Cllr Peter Hollick, past Duunstable Town Mayor.
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Prime Minister visits Bedford family hub
The Prime Minister visited a family hub in Bedford today (January 8) as the government announced its reversal of the two-child benefit cap.
Councillor dropped from children's services role at Central Bedfordshire Council
A Central Bedfordshire Council executive member who is facing a standards hearing next week has been sacked from his children’s services portfolio.
Bedford charity fund hands out nearly £20k in grants
Trustees overseeing a historic Bedford charity fund have approved nearly £20,000 in grants for two organisations.
New permanent banking hub coming to Dunstable
People living in Dunstable won’t have to travel far for their banking services after a new hub was announced for the town.
'This grave situation this council is in can’t be hidden away' Call for transparency as Bedford council asks for £55m government bailout
An opposition councillor has accused Bedford Borough Council’s leadership of failing to be transparent about a request for up to £55 million in exceptional financial support from central government.
Crime commissioner backs planned crackdown on car cruising and street races in Central Bedfordshire
A proposed crackdown on car cruising and street racing in Central Bedfordshire has been labelled “excellent news” by the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner.
Bedford teen grows record-breaking Jellycat collection in just TWO YEARS
Hope Roberts may be aged just 19 but she’s already bagged herself a Guinness World Records title.
'People don't use high streets the way they did in the 50s' Call for futuristic town centre vision in Central Bedfordshire
Town centre regeneration in Central Bedfordshire needs to be futuristic and inventive, rather than an attempt to preserve the past, a meeting heard.
MP's delight as banking hub site confirmed in Dunstable
The location of Dunstable’s new banking hub has been confirmed as the Quadrant Shopping centre.
Former Sandwich Express in Bedford's Mill Street to become nail bar
Looks like the former sandwich shop in Mill Street is changing up.
'We have always wanted to dedicate our life to the children that need us most' Central Beds foster carers get New Year Honours
Two foster carers in Central Bedfordshire have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list for their exceptional service to the foster care sector.
Have your say on council tax as Central Beds Council 'forced' to propose 5% rise amid funding cuts
Central Beds Council has today started a consultation over its budget following confirmation of a £17million government funding shortfall.
Changes to Executive responsibilities announced
The Children and Families portfolio is of critical importance to the council. Improving outcomes for all children remains a key priority, and the breadth of this portfolio is considerable, encompassing education, social care, special educational needs and disabilities, among other responsibilit...
Changes to Executive responsibilities announced
The Children and Families portfolio is of critical importance to the council. Improving outcomes for all children remains a key priority, and the breadth of this portfolio is considerable, encompassing education, social care, special educational needs and disabilities, among other responsibilit...
Residents back ambitious Waste Strategy for a cleaner, greener future
The strategy sets out our objectives to reduce waste, increase ‘reuse, recycling and composting’, and ensure cost efficient and compliant services. During September and October 2025, residents, councillors, town and parish councils, and local groups shared feedback online, at six in-person li...
Council launches budget consultation as £17 million government funding shortfall confirmed
Residents, businesses and community organisations can have their say on how the council should respond to a £17 million shortfall in government funding. Recent changes made by the government will result in Central Bedfordshire Council receiving significantly less funding than required to m...
It's finally happening... Universal adds Bedford to global jobs website
OMG, this is so exciting, with construction set to begin early this year, Universal isn’t mucking about.