Central Bedfordshire Council4 hrs agoSuspected illegal tobacco seized in shop raidThe search found 3,160 illicit cigarettes and 195 packets of hand-rolling tobacco. 4 hrs ago7 days agoWhy are these £6m council flats still standing empty?Birch Court in Dunstable has 35 flats but none of them has been occupied for more than four years.7 days ago12 Oct 2026Why are councils rebelling over planning rules?Central Bedfordshire Council refuses to recognise new rules on who decides planning applications.12 Oct 20269 Oct 2026Most of councils' special needs debts written offHertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire get government help after SEND reform plans are approved.9 Oct 20268 Oct 2026Councillor wants action over 'depressing' gradesGCSE results in Central Bedfordshire are the worst in the region - and below the national average.8 Oct 20263 Sept 2026Council considers wider region strategic authorityA council leader says an authority including multiple councils will be more powerful. 3 Sept 20267 Aug 2026Leisure centre to get expanded fitness facilitiesWork to expand fitness facilities at a "fairly dated 1980s" council-run gym is given the go-ahead.7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Flats left empty for nearly four years over claimThe council says the block of 35 flats is still not safe to occupy and an insurance claim is pending.7 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Temporary classrooms built without permissionThe spaces will be in place for two years to allow for improvements at the school, the council says.3 Aug 2026...
