News

THE MAYORS QUIZ NIGHT

Published: 1 Jun 23

Stotfold Con Club presents The Mayors Quiz Night. Sat 1st July in Aid of MIND. Tickets from Stotfold Con Club 93 Regent Street Stotfold 01462 730534 Read More...

Central Bedfordshire Cheering Volunteering Celebration Event

Published: 30 May 23

Cheering Volunteering Event on Wednesday 7th June 2023 Read More...

Proposed Temporary Road Closure - Hitchin Road, Fairfield

Published: 26 May 23

The closure will be in place from 900- 1530 hrs from 22nd to 26th July from Eliot Way to Dicken Blvd Read More...

Community Safety

Published: 17 May 23

Come and say hello! Officers from the Community Safety Team will be outside Stotfold Pharmacy on Brook Street, Stotfold. Saturday 20th May from 10.00 - 12.00 Pop along and see them if you are in the area. Read More...

Proposed Temporary Road Closure – A507 Stotfold Bypass, Stotfold 9pm 16th June to 5am to 5am 19th June 2023

Published: 16 May 23

e-mail streetworks@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk web-site www.roadworks.org date 16th May 2023 For your information Proposed Temporary Road Closure – A507 Stotfold Bypass, Stotfold I have a request for a Temporary Road Closure at the above location to enable Bridge Installation Works to take place in safety. Details are listed in the schedule below and having assessed the application I am satisfied the request is justified. The restrictions are to be in operation only when the necessary signs are erected on site. The Legal Order will be made to cover an 18 month period. Access may be allowed from time to time according to local signing. If you have any observations, you wish to make I would be grateful if you could let me know as soon as possible. Streetworks Team …………………………………………………………………………………… Road: A507 Stotfold Bypass, Stotfold Application from: CBC - 03003008049 Reason: Lifting and placement of new bridge over the A507 Length affected: Full Length Date: The closure will be in place from 9pm on Friday 16th June to 5am on Monday 19th June Diversion Route A1, B658, Stanford, A507 NB. The applicant will be responsible for taking down all Central Bedfordshire Council public notices immediately after the works requiring the Order have been completed. CLICK ON TITLE FOR THE MAP. Read More...

Consultation/Surveys with Bedfordshire OPCC

Published: 16 May 23

Good Afternoon, The Police and Crime Commissioner is consulting with residents of Bedfordshire on: 1) Road Safety in Bedfordshire – https://t.co/kPh9JeMBw7 closes 11 June. 2) Bedfordshire Police Web-Based (online) reporting services – https://t.co/rHq1PzqxCT closes 26 May. We are also hosting a Multi-Faith Networking Event on Tuesday 20 June 2023 at the Rufus Centre in Flitwick, further information including how to reserve your space can be found on our website here www.bedfordshire.pcc.police.uk or you can email our office at PCC@beds.police.uk. Read More...

Consultation/Surveys with Bedfordshire OPCC

Published: 16 May 23

Good Afternoon, The Police and Crime Commissioner is consulting with residents of Bedfordshire on: 1) Road Safety in Bedfordshire – https://t.co/kPh9JeMBw7 closes 11 June. 2) Bedfordshire Police Web-Based (online) reporting services – https://t.co/rHq1PzqxCT closes 26 May. We are also hosting a Multi-Faith Networking Event on Tuesday 20 June 2023 at the Rufus Centre in Flitwick, further information including how to reserve your space can be found on our website here or you can email our office at PCC@beds.police.uk. Links below Read More...

Biggleswade Recycling Centre TemporaryClosure

Published: 10 May 23

Temporary closure of recycling centres for maintenance work. Our three recycling centres in Biggleswade, Ampthill, and Leighton Buzzard will be temporarily closing for necessary maintenance work. These closures will take place consecutively, each for a three-week period to provide alternative locations to recycle your waste. The Thorn Turn site, will remain open. The closure dates are as follows: Biggleswade: Monday 22 May until Tuesday 13 June, inclusive Ampthill: Wednesday 14 June until Wednesday 5 July, inclusive Leighton Buzzard: Thursday 6 July until Wednesday 26 July, inclusive Read More...

Coronation Celebrations

Published: 20 Apr 23

Sunday 7th May Celebrating Community Faith and Service. Community Picnic 12.30 - 2.45pm St Mary's Churchyard Read More...

Domestic Abuse Survey

Published: 11 Apr 23

Central Bedfordshire Council are conducting a survey to better understand public awareness of domestic abuse and effective ways to provide support to those affected by it. The survey is designed to gather responses from those who may have experienced, witnessed or perpetrated domestic abuse. Read More...

Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire J

Published: 4 Apr 23

Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire will be visiting an area near you to provide information and guidance about health, housing, social care and other services Read More...

Proposed Temporary Road Closure - Regent Street Stotfold

Published: 31 Mar 23

The Closure will be in place from 26th to 28th April for 24hrs per day. Read More...

Proposed Temporary Road Closure - Norton Road

Published: 14 Mar 23

Noisy Manhole cover in carriageway Read More...

Astwick Road Stotfold

Published: 10 Mar 23

Cadent Gas will have a closure on Astwick Road on the 30th March between the hours of 0800-1800 to rectify a defect in the carriageway. Read More...

Stotfold Crime Reduction

Published: 10 Mar 23

Community Safety Crime Reduction Tuesday 14th March 2023 10.00 -12.00 - Stotfold Co-Op Read More...

Community Safety

Published: 10 Mar 23

Community Safety Crime Reduction Tuesday 14th March 2023 10.00 -12.00 - Stotfold Co-Op Read More...

Proposed Temporary Road Closure – Mill Lane, Stotfold

Published: 7 Mar 23

Road: Mill Lane, Stotfold Application from: Kevin Balderstone – 01462 734 541 Reason: Steam and Fair Country Show Length affected: From junction with Queen Street/ Rook Tree Lane to junction with Wrayfields/ Malthouse Lane. Date: The closure is expected to take place from Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th May 2023. Between the hours of 08.00 and 18.30. Access may be allowed from time to time according to local signing. Alternative Route: Head North on Rook Tree Lane towards Rook Tree Close. Turn right onto The Green. Slight right onto Malthouse Lane. Slight right to stay on Malthouse Lane to Mill Lane and vice versa. NB. The applicant will be responsible for taking down all Central Bedfordshire Council public notices immediately after the works requiring the Order have been completed. Read More...

Temporary Closure – Stotfold: Footpath No 7

Published: 28 Feb 23

The Order for the above closure has been continued in force by the Secretary of State for Transport until 5th September 2024. Read More...

Important roadworks information: A1(M) junction 9, Letchworth Gate and junction 10, Stotfold Interchange

Published: 28 Feb 23

A1(M) junction 9, Letchworth Gate and junction 10, Stotfold Interchange From 5th March 2023 I am writing to tell you that we plan to carry out essential landscaping and biodiversity improvements on the A1(M). Once complete, the road will benefit from enhanced grassland and planting of new greenery to grow and mature over the coming months. We’ll also be carrying out work to renew the lighting on the A1(M) slip roads. Our work is already underway and will be completed in various phases. We plan to complete this phase from Sunday 5 March to Tuesday 14 March, working between 9pm and 5am. Read More...

Garden Waste Collections to Resume 27th February

Published: 17 Feb 23

Garden waste collections to resume on 27th February Read More...

How the 2023/24 Town Council budget affects your Council Tax

Published: 14 Feb 23

Councillor Steve Buck Town Mayor, Councillor Steve Hayes, Deputy Town Mayor and Councillors Jon Smith, Glen Russell and Talvinder Bhasin explain the increase in Precept and therefore Band D Council Tax charges for 2023/24 Read More...

Road Works Bulletin

Published: 10 Feb 23

Road works Bulletin week commencing 17th March 2023 Read More...

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO MAKE AN OFF-STREET PARKING PLACES ORDER RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING BAYS IN CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE

Published: 1 Feb 23

Reason for proposal: The general effect of the Parking Places Order would be to introduce and restrict certain spaces specifically for electric vehicles to park and charge off street. The proposed restrictions would enable electric vehicle users to have access to un-obstructed parking in EV charging bays, which is enforceable. Read More...

Street Party Road Closure Request for the Coronation

Published: 1 Feb 23

Central Bedfordshire Council is encouraging residents to apply now for street parties to celebrate the King’s coronation. Anyone wanting to close a road for a street party will need to apply to us at streetworks@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 20th March 2023. Please use the TTRO application form attached and send with a clearly marked map showing exact extents of the closure. Recognising the social and community benefits of celebrating this historic event, we have decided to waive the usual road closure fees in hope of encouraging as many people as possible to take up the opportunity to celebrate this momentous occasion. Read More...

Grant Applications

Published: 27 Jan 23

invitation to make application for Town Council grants. Read More...

WANDERBUS Timetable

Published: 26 Jan 23

New Timetable Valid from 5th March 2023 Read More...

Proposed Temporary Road Closure - Astwick Rd /Silver Birch Avenue, Stotfold

Published: 23 Jan 23

The closure will be in place from 27th February to 10th March from 0900 - 1530 Read More...

Voters Now Need Photo ID

Published: 23 Jan 23

Voter ID for elections from May 2023 From May 2023 Electors will be required to show an accepted form of photographic identification in order to receive their ballot paper(s) to cast their vote in a polling station. Read More...

Design Guide SPD and Housing Policy Technical Guidance SPD (Consultation) January 2023

Published: 16 Jan 23

Central Bedfordshire Council are carrying out a six week consultation on two new planning guidance documents, which will begin at 10am on Tuesday 17th January 2023: • Design Guide SPD • Housing Policy Technical Guidance Supplementary Planning Document The consultations will end at 10am on Wednesday 1st March 2023. What is the Design Guide SPD? Policy HQ1 of the adopted Local Plan sets out the requirement for high quality design in Central Bedfordshire. National planning policy places great emphasis on the need to deliver high quality new development and requires Local Authorities to have up to date design guidance in place. The Council has updated the Design Guide to take account of the changes to planning policy, guidance and legislation since the current Design Guide was adopted in 2014. The new Design Guide sets out the key principles and standards of design for all new development in Central Bedfordshire. What is the Housing Policy Technical Guidance SPD? The delivery of the right quantity, quality and type of new housing is fundamental to achieving sustainable communities. The housing policies in the adopted Local Plan set a clear planning framework to support the Council to deliver appropriate housing development within Central Bedfordshire. The Housing Policy Technical Guidance SPD provides further detail to support these policies, setting out how the policies will be applied, what we are expecting from development and how applications will be assessed. The SPD covers the mix of house types required, housing for older people, affordable housing and self build and custom housing. It also includes guidance on Sustainability, First Homes and Community Led Housing. PLEASE CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR THE POSTER. Read More...

Time to get Walking Again

Published: 13 Jan 23

With Spring on its way we start to think about getting out to walk in the beautiful English countryside again, but where to find new and interesting walks? Read More...

Festus Akinbusoye Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire

Published: 5 Jan 23

Festus Akinbusoye Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, consults with residents about police budget for 2023/24 Read More...

Proposed Temporary Road Closure Wrayfields

Published: 2 Dec 22

Closure of Wrayfields due to A1 Northbound being closed for verge works Read More...

Recycling and Food Waste Bags

Published: 4 Nov 22

The Town Council offices no longer have orange recycling bags or green food waste bags to distribute. Please order online from Central Bedfordshire Council or phone Customer Services on 0300 300 8300 Read More...

Proposed temporary closure of lay by - Stotfold bypass

Published: 21 Oct 22

Proposed temporary closure of lay by for safety reasons Read More...

CBC100377 - Speed Reduction A507 Stotfold Bypass

Published: 23 Aug 22

that the contractors who are completing the work on the A507 Arlesey Relief Road, have requested that the speed limited be reduced to 40mph with immediate effect. This will be from the junction of Stotfold Road and the A507 roundabout to the roundabout junction with Hitchin Road. Read More...

Footpath Closure

Published: 16 Aug 22

The footpath between Aspen garden and Silverbirch Avenue will be temporarily closed 5th September 2022 to 5th March 2023 due to construction works. The diversion is via Aspen Gardens. See attached. Read More...

Notice of exercise of public rights 2021/2022

Published: 6 Jun 22

Accounts year ended 31st March 2022 - Notice of Exercise of Public Rights 2021/2022 Read More...

Notice of exercise of public rights 2021/2022

Published: 6 Jun 22

Accounts year ended 31st March 2022 - Notice of Exercise of Public Rights 2021/2022 Read More...

Safer Central Youth Survey

Published: 19 May 22

Young people are invited to have their say - complete Central Bedfordshire Council's Safer Central survey ... Read More...

Riverside Playing Field Refurbishment

Published: 25 Mar 22

Following a recent community survey, the town council is now considering two options ..... Read More...

Survey -Safer Central- Crime and Community Safety Survey

Published: 25 Jan 22

Central Bedfordshire Councils Community Safety Partnership Read More...

Bedfordshire Police Speedwatch

Published: 14 Sep 21

Concerned about speeding in Stotfold? Why not volunteer for Speedwatch? Read More...

How to use a defibrillator

Published: 7 Jul 21

Watch the You tube video on how to use the devices Read More...

Defibrillators in Stotfold

Published: 22 Jun 21

Location of defibrillators in Stotfold Read More...

Dog Fouling notice

Published: 15 Jun 21

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Electric Vehicle Charging Register

Published: 9 Jun 21

Electric Vehicle Charging Register Read More...

Dog Fouling in Stotfold

Published: 28 Apr 21

Please let us know "hot spot" areas in the Town Read More...

Littering in Stotfold

Published: 19 Mar 21

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Countryside Code

Published: 18 Feb 21

Respect, Protect, Enjoy!! Read More...

Grand Union Housing - Youth Involvement

Published: 8 Apr 20

Grand Union Housing - Youth Involvement Read More...

Crime Reporting to Bedfordshire Police

Published: 25 Nov 19

Reporting of Crime and Incidents to Bedfordshire Police Read More...

Material and Non Material Planning Considerations

Published: 21 Oct 19

Do you know how to comment on a planning application? Click on the link to find out more! Read More...

Safer Central Community Safety Partnership

Published: 16 Jul 19

Keep your community safe and read about the CSP Read More...

Reporting of Planning Enforcement Issues

Published: 2 Aug 18

Get access to the online form to report any planning enforcement issues. Read More...

Need Project

Published: 2 Aug 18

The Town Council is very pleased to continue its support Read More...

Grass Verges

Published: 2 Aug 18

At all times of the year, but particularly during the grass cutting season Read More...

Citizens Advice Bureau

Published: 2 Aug 18

Located at offices in Biggleswade and Ampthill the Read More...

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