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28 August 2026
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More needs to be done to reverse potential impact of changes to local authority funding say councillors

Labour MPs in Central Bedfordshire constituencies are being urged to do more to reverse the potential £24m impact of proposed government changes to local authority funding...
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“Around half of jobs to be lost” at region’s Integrated Care Board after merger confirmed

A merger of regional health organisations is expected to result in a loss of around half of the jobs at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes integrated care board (BLMK ICB)...
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“Unclear thresholds” to blame for delays in mental health support, hears council

Unclear thresholds for care may be contributing to confusion about young people trying to access mental health support, Central Bedfordshire councillors heard. An overview of...
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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...
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