Local Services Under Pressure: Why Town & Parish Councils Matter More Than Ever
Local authorities across the country are facing serious financial challenges, and our area is no exception. Under the current “fairer funding” model, CBC is £17 million worse off, putting increasing pressure on already stretched services.
At the same time, the wider local government landscape is becoming more turbulent. With ongoing changes across the local government sector, we’re l...
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Calling ALL Stotfold residents - We need your help...
Our annual Residents Survey 2025/26 is now live, and we’re encouraging every Stotfold resident to respond. We want to hear from EVERYONE - so that we can hear the thoughts and opinions from various different age ranges.
Please do encourage every member of your household to get involved.
It's really simple to do - You can complete the online form here: https://forms.office.com/e/gxpJnWjJ8M
Paper copies will also shortly b...
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Keep Stotfold Safe During Power Cuts
Register Yourself or Someone You Care About Today
As some of know from early January, power cuts can happen at any time, and for some residents, they can be more than just an inconvenience. If you or someone you care about would struggle during a power outage, the Priority Services Register (PSR) is here to help.
The PSR is a free service offered by energy providers to ensure that vulnerable customers receive extra support when the lights go ...
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Stotfold Snow Angels
Do you know any elderly or vulnerable people in your area who struggle to get around when the weather turns wintery?
Stotfold Snow Angels are volunteer residents who clear snow and ice from the footways and pathways in their local area. As a Snow Angel you will play a vital role in contributing to the safety of your community, especially in smaller residential roads and pedestrian routes.
Volunteers are allocated:
20kg bag of road salt
hand spreader
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As we are approaching the end of the year, we would be very grateful if you would complete this Community Safety Survey on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council to share your views on crime and anti-social behaviour in our area.ur area
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