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Selling off 'surplus' schools could help fund switch to two-tier education

Stanbridge Road in Leighton Buzzard, where a petition has been launched calling for an extension of the existing 20mph speed limit.

Petition calls to extend 20mph limit on Stanbridge Road

Central Beds Council adopts new planning rules ‘under protest’

Leighton Buzzard Train Station Image Capture: April 20-25

Weekend parking charges cut by a third at railway station

File photo of woodland (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Ancient woodlands under less threat from housing than elsewhere, says council

A councillor has warned the 'clock is ticking' for new healthcare facilities in the town

Care board criticised as 'clock is ticking' for new healthcare facilities

Anglian Water

Water demand hit record 1.6billion litres in one day during summer heat wave

Bonfire Night. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Trading Standards increase inspections as Bonfire Night approaches

Campaigners' hope to turn Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre into community hub

The council has urged residents to be on their guard against bogus callers and rogue traders

Warning after 'rogue traders' conned over £142k from Leighton Buzzard homeowners

Residents are demanding a zebra crossing is installed outside their homes at Greenfields Later Living Complex

Residents demand zebra crossing outside Later Living complex in Leighton Buzzard
Elderly residents at Greenfields Later Living Complex in Leighton Buzzard say trying to cross the road outside their homes is an accident waiting to happen.
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Golf club seeks buggy stores and fuel firm applies for vehicle base

The proposed site on land south of Chartmoor Road in Leighton Buzzard, is close to the Roman Gate housing estate

Campaigners warned planning changes could weaken fight against industrial scheme

Animal Antiks. Image: Ashley Peters.

Family 'feels lost and distressed' as councils stop farm centre placements

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Deadlock on devolution deal as deadline passes with councils still at odds

Town councillors Jo Symes and Andrea Kidd celebrating the free Christmas buses. Image: Leighton Buzzard Lib Dems.

Ride on the L service for free during all four Christmas Saturdays

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Devolution deadline day - but agreement still uncertain

Roadworks stock image. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

Road closures to watch out for in the Leighton Buzzard area

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Councils urged to work together as devolution deadline looms

Mowing grass with a petrol lawn mower in spring. container with the mown grass to it in the compost

Garden waste collections to stop for winter across Central Bedfordshire

The lift when it was boarded up. Image: Neil Cairns.

Multi-storey car park lift fixed - and repairs to library lift in progress

File photo of the inside of a bus

Date set for meeting to probe 'recurring crisis' of school transport chaos

There will also be a greater focus on opportunities for young people leaving care, including access to employment, apprenticeships and work experience. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Review says children in care feel ‘safe and supported’ in Central Bedfordshire

The ICB says the main delay currently is funding the clinical director roles (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)

Funding 'sticking point' for neighbourhood health areas

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End in sight to 'chaos' on Hockliffe Street and Hockliffe Road

Temporary classrooms. Image: Chiltern Learning Trust.

Temporary classrooms needed after leak flooded school building

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters, Chicksands.

Ombudsman makes 29th ruling over special needs failings against council

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters. Image: Euan Duncan.

Plan to expand gypsy and traveller sites 'will still leave shortfall'
Expanding current gipsy and traveller sites in Central Bedfordshire would be the local authority’s preference as part of its Local Plan process targets, a meeting heard.
Euan Duncan, Local Democracy Reporter

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Road closures and parking changes planned for Leighton Buzzard area

A pothole on London Road. Image: Iconic Media Group.

£30m plea to government to fix Central Bedfordshire's worst roads

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters. Image: Euan Duncan.

Council's high needs deficit slashed by 90% thanks to SEND reform plan

Bedfordshire councils are starting work on a new Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan.

Residents to help shape new plan for Bedfordshire’s building materials and waste

Pages Park. Image: Google Maps.

Trees in Leighton Buzzard park suffered 'significant damage' during heatwaves

Central Bedfordshire Council chambers. Image: Euan Duncan.

Planning decisions could be 'significantly disrupted'

Leighton Buzzard railway station.

Revised traffic order to address commuter parking problems near railway station

Image shows Bedfordshire Councils' personal injury claims infographic

Councils in Bedfordshire spent almost £900k on injury claims in three years

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Fears of 'more housing and less infrastructure' under new planning rules

Emma Holland-Lindsay

Concerns Central Beds health centre plans taking shape 'behind closed doors'

The foliage at the Shenley Hill Road and Mile Tree Road crossroads

Council urged to trim hedges that obstruct drivers' view

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters. Image: Iconic Media Group.

Action group claims over 440 SEND children are being denied full-time schooling

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Frustrated villagers pack meeting over 'unauthorised' traveller site

Central Bedfordshire Council chambers. Image: Euan Duncan.

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A car blocking Neil's drive. Image: Neil Cairns.

'We're fed up of school run parents blocking drives'

The Market Cross in Leighton Buzzard town centre

Directory of shops set to be updated to help promote town centre

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Leighton Buzzard's Hartwell Grove reopens after repairs to collapsed sewer
Anglian Water has confirmed that Hartwell Crescent has reopened following work to repair a collapsed sewer.
Jo Robinson

The event poster. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Central Bedfordshire council tenants invited to Housing Information Hubs

Aerial view of Leighton Buzzard town centre

Call for 'peppercorn rent' on land for town health and community centre

Central Bedfordshire Council Chicksands HQ. Photo: LDRS

Council to pay £450 to mum after failing child with special needs

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Parents to speak at council meeting after school transport chaos

Leighton Leisure and Community Centre. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

'Record breaking start' for Leighton Leisure and Community Centre

Central Bedfordshire Council

'Children left stranded' - Council to discuss school transport 'crisis'

The sign and SLOW marking near the bus stop. Image: Leighton Buzzard Lib Dem group.

Council criticised as sign obstructs bus stop in Leighton Buzzard

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Health appointment fears voiced by pressure group

Students in front of a thriving Tiny Forest at the student programme celebration event hosted by Cranfield University

Green flags for 37 eco-friendly Central Beds schools

A disabled badge is displayed on a car dashboard. Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Council urged to allow Blue Badges for community transport services

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