Central Bedfordshire Council2 days agoWhy can't my SEND child take the bus with friends?Conor, who has severe special needs, can no longer travel on the bus he loves and is stuck at home.2 days ago7 days agoHertfordshire could get elected mayor, says HealeyIn his Budget, the chancellor says he is close to agreeing a Mayoral Strategic Authority.7 days ago25 Oct 2026SEND mothers continue to battle fines over school attendanceJo, a mother of three boys, says it is "exhausting" every day to get her sons to go to school.25 Oct 202623 Oct 2026New devolved authority will not include NorthantsNorthamptonshire will not join Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes in a South Midlands authority.23 Oct 202621 Oct 2026Suspected illegal tobacco seized in shop raidThe search found 3,160 illicit cigarettes and 195 packets of hand-rolling tobacco. 21 Oct 202615 Oct 2026Why 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.15 Oct 202612 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 2026...
