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“Deeply unpalatable” changes to council tax support scheme proposed in Central Bedfordshire

Potential cuts to council tax support for working-age claimants in Central Bedfordshire are “beyond damaging for the poorest people”, a meeting heard. Under the current scheme, 9,371 households...

FOI uncovers Central Beds’ behind-the-scenes talks with Universal Studios

Central Bedfordshire Council held informal but high-level talks with Universal Studios, pitching them as 'partners' for the potential project, just days after news of plans for the...

Central Bedfordshire reveals plans for housing developments near villages on Bedford Borough border

A list of more than 450 potential Local Plan housing sites across Central Bedfordshire, including several on the Bedford Borough border near Stewartby, Kempston Hardwick, Wixams...

Major transport improvements are vital to success of Universal theme park says council leader

The leader of Central Bedfordshire Council has backed plans for a Universal Studios theme park in the county, describing the development as “great news” — but warning that vital infrastructure upgrades must come with it...

64 School absence fines given to SEND families across Central Bedfordshire in the past year

Fines for unauthorised school absences issued to parents of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Central Bedfordshire "harm children and vulnerable families"...

Central Bedfordshire’s Local Plan earmarks more than 600 potential sites for development

More than 600 sites have been suggested for potential development in Central Bedfordshire for when the new Local Plan is adopted. The list is due to be whittled down by Central Bedfordshire...

Concerns raised over impact on fostering services after Universal announcement

A Central Bedfordshire councillor is concerned that the Universal Studios theme park might impact on fostering services. During the Sustainable Communities Overview...

Trust in Central Bedfordshire Council’s ability to act on residents’ concerns at their lowest levels ever

A survey of more than 1,250 residents has revealed that Central Bedfordshire Council’s ability to “act on their concerns” and “trustworthiness” are at their lowest levels since...

Bedfordshire devolution plans shelved

Devolution plans for local authorities in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes have been “shelved” for the time being. The restructuring process would combine councils into a wider regional...

Central Bedfordshire Council weigh up risks and rewards of devolution

Becoming "a housing estate of Milton Keynes" is a risk Central Bedfordshire faces under the government’s hastily proposed local government devolution plans, a meeting heard...

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