We heard this week that we're to receive just over £49,000 of government funding to help clean up the high streets and pavements in our town centres. Since December last year, our...
Important roadworks information A1 southbound, Biggleswade south to Edworth: urgent resurfacing work Kier will be carrying out urgent resurfacing works at the above location, on behalf of...
Central Bedfordshire Council have asked Town and Parish Council's within Central Bedfordshire to help support the annual Great British Spring Clean. Will you be taking part in the...
Could you be a councillor? Want to make a difference to your community? We need good candidates from all sectors of the community - you don't need to be a member of a political party but...
About Best Bar None Best Bar None is a national scheme aimed at making town centres better, safer and more vibrant places to go out. The police, fire service and local authorities work in...
At a special ceremony held in The Officers’ Mess at RAF Henlow, by kind permission of Station Commander Rachel Mawdsley, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, brought together...
Every year since 2002 the Town Mayor has made an award to the person or people who have done the most for the community or for other residents in Sandy and Beeston. The three...
Independent, local environmental charity The Greensand Trust is this year celebrating 20 years of action to protect, conserve and enhance the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of the...
Road: Park Road, Sandy Application from: Opals Group – 01733 796008 Reason: Replacement of BT Cabinet Length affected: Full Length Date: The closure...
At a Full Council meeting, attended by members of the public on Monday 4th March 2019, discussion of the East West Rail consultation saw Members of Sandy Town Council agree upon the importance of...
Bedfordshire Police Local Community Team are holding a surgery in Sandy on Wednesday 20 March 2019 in Sandy Market Square, between 12.00 -14.00. You are invited to come along and talk to your...
At a meeting of its Full Council on 4th March 2019 Members of Sandy Town Council considered Central Bedfordshire Council's current consultation on Air Quality Action Plans. The current...
Sandy Town Council is pleased to welcome the newest member of its team, Miss Katie Barker, who started in the role of Receptionist and Administrator with the Council on 4th March 2019. Katie comes...
There's still time to have your say We are consulting on our plans to improve air quality in Ampthill and Sandy, following a previous consultation back in 2015. Generally, the...
Yesterday inspectors from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) inspected the new play equipment at Sunderland Road and signed it off as safe and correctly installed by the...
Come to our open days to hear about our free* courses. Do you need more skills or qualifications to get work or a better job? We help people who don’t have a level 2 qualification (a...
Central Bedfordshire Council Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee has appointed two new parent governor representatives after receiving four nominees from schools in the...
Central Bedfordshire has maintained its high standard in providing secondary and upper schools as almost all young people have been granted one of their preferred choices for the 2019/20 academic...
East West Rail - Public Event Friday 1st March 2019 Members of Sandy Town Council have met to informally discuss the East West Rail Consultation, the five routes put forward and their...
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking people to share their experiences of domestic abuse through a short survey. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone and can take many forms. That’s why...
All garden waste must be contained within either the wheelie bin or garden waste sacks we provide. Any large branches, trunks and plants should be cut down to fit inside. Please...
The next break for schools is the Easter holidays Most schools will break up on Friday, 5 April and go back on Tuesday, 23 April. The school term dates and school holidays will be...
A421 Weekend Closure The A421 road between Eagle Farm in Milton Keynes and Junction 13 of M1 is open again, as we have finished our essential work early. The road was closed during this...
Members of the public are being invited to participate in a public consultation on the East West Rail link and the proposed routes of the Central Section, which goes from Bedford to Cambridge....
The Town Council has received the following message From UK Power...
Central Bedfordshire Council's Executive has approved a new loan scheme to enable foster carers and adopters to adapt their homes and increase their capacity to look after vulnerable children...
Are you interested in representing your community, why not come along to learn more about being a Town Councillor at our next open session.
The Saxon Leisure Centre in Biggleswade is set to receive new swimming pool changing facilities costing £1million. Funding for the new facilities was given the green light at our Executive...
Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting on its plans to improve air quality in Ampthill and Sandy, following on from a previous consultation back in 2015. Now the council has produced plans for...
We will be funding 12 new community safety officers to work alongside the police and communities to help tackle community safety issues. The new posts include Neighbourhood Response...
Central Bedfordshire Council is to set up its own company to ensure more affordable new homes are built in the area. The move aims to rectify a market shortfall, and was agreed by the...
A survey will be dropping on the doormats of customers who receive care and support services throughout February to March 2019. Central Bedfordshire Council as part of a National Survey...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious looking letter! We have been made aware of a letter received by residents in Northants which claims to be sent from the Department of Housing...
Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking nominees for four volunteer parent governor representatives roles on their Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Nominations for...
You will find lots to keep the children entertained at your local library this half term - drop in for some crafts or activities and take home some books or a microbit and have a go at coding!...
The Disability Confident scheme supports employers like you to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workplace. The Dept of Work and Pensions is inviting...
Course details This NCFE Cache Level 2 Award prepares learners to work in a school setting and develops the knowledge needed to care for children and adolescents in a way that aids their...
Please see here for further details of landscaping works taking place on the A1 starting Monday 28 January 2019.
Have your say on council spending plans, savings and council tax Take part in the consultation by 5pm on 29 January, 2019 With increasing demand on services and reduced funding from...
Our project to widen the A421 into dual carriageway will need two bridges to be extended: the Cranfield Road bridge, plus a footbridge near Hulcote that will safely take pedestrians, horse riders...
Following the success of previous events, Cheering Volunteering returns this year. This will be the fifth Central Bedfordshire Cheering Volunteering event as the success of the awards and...
SANDY TOWN COUNCIL REQUIRE A FULL TIME ADMINISTRATOR Sandy Town Council wish to recruit an experienced Administrator to work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday to provide administration and...
We were proud to host an official launch of our new ‘dial-a-ride’ community transport service, which provides minibuses to 50 different parishes in the mid and east of Central...
You can now have your say on the next stage of a proposal to expand Edward Peake Church of England Middle School by 60 places in each year group. The publication of the statutory proposal...
Central Bedfordshire residents are urged to have their say on council spending plans for the next financial year, as outlined in the budget proposals. Protecting and maintaining vital...
Real Christmas trees will be collected for recycling starting this Monday 7 January until Friday 18 January 2019 inclusive. Residents are requested to simply place their ‘real’...
Come along to our open days to find out about our free* courses Do you need more skills or qualifications to get work or a better job? We help people who don’t have a level 2...
The school application closing date is January 15 If your child is due to start school or transfer to middle school in September this year then there is less than two weeks left to make an...
Sandy Town Council has received notification from Central Bedfordshire Council that repairs to Sandcast Footpath (Bridleway 8) in Sandy will commence on Monday 14th January 2019 and will take 5...
Act with caution if a trader visits your home uninvited! We have been made aware of an incident in the Clifton / Henlow area whereby a resident believes a brick has been thrown at their...
A discounted recycled bicycle provided by Central Bedfordshire Council has helped to revolutionise a Dunstable resident’s commute to work. Kayleigh Fisher had just started a new job...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team are urging residents to be vigilant following a number of reports from residents who have experienced...
On Thursday 13th December 2018 line marking work was carried out in the Sandy Town car park by Central Bedfordshire Council's Highways contractor. The work was carried out as part of Central...
Sandy Town Council has continued to receive communications from frustrated residents seeking clarity over the ongoing situation surrounding future community access to sport and leisure facilities...
Please put your usual wheelie bin out as normal by 7am on the revised collection dates. Scheduled Collection ...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Find Your Future careers and employment fair proved a big success, with more than 800 people passing through the doors of The Rufus Centre. This was the...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious email or call. The Trading Standards team is warning residents to be wary of any emails or telephone calls they receive which claim your TV...
Ten speed detection kits worth £22,000 have been purchased by Central Bedfordshire Council for local communities to use to help stop speeding traffic in their neighbourhoods. The...
Central Bedfordshire Council is urging its residents aged 65 and over to take up their free NHS flu vaccination before winter sets in. The last batches of the vaccine were delivered to GPs...
The Reception and Information Centre at 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy, will be closed from: 1PM ON MONDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2018 until 9AM ON WEDNESDAY 2ND JANUARY 2019
A recent council crackdown on Blue Badge disabled parking fraud means that eight unscrupulous drivers are facing possible court action. Central Bedfordshire Council undertook a two-day...
Following feedback from town councils, Central Bedfordshire Council is planning a range of cleaning activities to tidy-up some of its town centres. The council will be starting with pavement...
Be careful of enticing messages, that may be too good to be true! The Trading Standards team is warning residents to be on their guard if they ever receive a message on social media or by...
If you’ve ever thought that you would like to represent the interests of your local community and help shape decisions on the services where you live or work, then becoming a Central...
Road: Swaden / Everton Road, Sandy Application from: Central Bedfordshire Council Highways 0300 300 8049 Reason: Pre-patching / Surface dressing works Length affected: From...
The value to Sandy of Sandye Place has been recognised following a successful application by the Sandy Historical Research Group to have the building and land listed as an Asset of Community...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team is warning residents to be wary of a potential telephone scam, where the caller claims to be from...
We run regular information sessions where you can have an informal chat with one of the adoption team, who will be able to answer any of your questions. The next one is taking place on...
Central Bedfordshire Council is currently undertaking an election to appoint two replacement parent governor representative on the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee and...
Our lives are more connected every day, with so many more gadgets and appliances reliant on the internet, even kettles! Alongside that, broadband is now essential for all sizes of workplace, and...
Central Bedfordshire Council are preparing to beat the big freeze by using a new vehicle to tackle blocked drains across the region. The council’s highways team has rented a ‘Super...
Pupils across Central Bedfordshire will soon be on their way to Lapland to visit Santa, via a virtual journey that promotes walking, scooting and cycling to school. The ‘Santa...
SANDY TOWN COUNCIL REQUIRE - Groundsperson/Handyperson Sandy Town Council are seeking a competent person to take on the role within the grounds team. Applicants will be required to carry out...
Two Central Bedfordshire UK Youth Parliament members joined peers from across the UK for a debate in the House of Commons – where putting an end to knife crime and Votes at 16 emerged as the...
Residents looking for work or training opportunities are invited to a free careers and employment event on Wednesday, 28 November. The Find Your Future event is being held at The Rufus...
We're warning residents to beware of purchasing counterfeit alcohol over the festive season. As part of the build-up to Christmas, our public protection team will be carrying out...
Central Bedfordshire Council will be at the Kingston Centre shopping mall in Milton Keynes on Thursday 29 November from 12 noon to 8.30pm to answer questions and queries from the public about its...
Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully prosecuted a local man for fraudulent use of a disabled Blue Badge. The council carries out checks to ensure that Blue Badge disabled parking...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call The Trading Standards team is urging residents to be vigilant following reports of calls recently received by residents whereby...
On the run up to 11th November, Sandy showed its respect to this national act of remembrance. Sandy Town Council held the last in its series of talks on WW1, which remembered all 109 men listed on...
In the morning sunshine, large crowds lined Bedford Road to witness the parade and short service at the Sandy Town War Memorial. The laying of wreaths was led by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Tim Sills...
Central Bedfordshire Council has finished work on a new £4.3million highways depot facility at Beamish Close in Sandy for its gritter vehicles, ahead of the winter season. This is the...
An innovative scheme jointly run by Central Bedfordshire Council that sees unwanted or abandoned bikes ‘recycled’ to individuals and families in need, has collected a national...
The Sandy Community, in collaboration with Sandy Town Council, The Royal British Legion and Sandy Parish Church, commemorates the ending of World War 1 as part of the nation’s tribute,...
Sandy Town Council is commemorating 100 years since the end of World War One by displaying poppies through the town centre as an act of community remembrance of those who fought in the war. ...
Get ready for Purple Tuesday on 13 November We are encouraging local businesses to be more accessible to disabled people ahead of a new awareness day, Purple Tuesday, to be held on 13...
The latest company to choose Stratton Park was confirmed yesterday as The Co–op Food Group. The Co-op has confirmed that it has signed a new 20-year lease for a distribution warehouse on...
Roadworks Notification Road: Swaden / Everton Road, Sandy Application from: Central Bedfordshire Council Highways 0300 300 8049 Reason: Pre-patching / Surface dressing works Length...
Mrs Amanda Gibson of Allhallows, Sandy was co-opted as a member of Sandy Town Council at a meeting on Monday 29th October 2018. There were three candidates for co-option to one vacancy in...
What is it? Well, AdviceCentral is a free telephone and/or online advisory service. As it is mainly funded by Central Bedfordshire Council, it is primarily for the residents of Central...
Remembrance Sunday Parade The following Road closures will be enforced during the above: 1030 – 1100 Swan Lane (Parking restrictions will be in place in the run up to this event) ...
FREE careers and employment event Wednesday, 28 November 2018 Do you want a job, work experience, traineeship or apprenticeship? Find out more from employers, training providers,...
Kerbside collections of household garden waste will be suspended across Central Bedfordshire over the winter months. The collections will be suspended between Monday 10 December 2018 and...
The season for firework and bonfires is almost upon us, and Central Bedfordshire Council’s Public Protection team will be visiting retailers to ensure that the public aren’t being sold...
The Mayor of Sandy, Cllr Michael Scott, will be holding a Charity Tribute night on Friday 23 November 2018 at Sandy Conservative Club, Bedford Road, Sandy. The event will start at...
It might be getting spooky outside, as the ghosts and goblins begin to descend on Central Bedfordshire, but research suggests that it’s the pumpkins that should be scared this Halloween. ...
A husband and wife team farming a tenancy farm owned by Central Bedfordshire Council has won a silver awards in the ‘New Entrant Awards: Against the odds’ category at the national 2018...
Tender reference:CBC-0936-CD-LS Family Services - The Council aims to develop commissioned services that meet the identified needs of local families and children in the most cost-effective...
Tender reference: CBC-0941-T-LS The service includes the total arrangement and supervision of contact between children and their family members where a child or young person is not able to...
Parents in Central Bedfordshire are being urged to get their children vaccinated against seasonal flu Flu can be an unpleasant illness causing fever, stuffy nose, dry cough, sore throat,...
Top of the class Central Bedfordshire parents have a 99 per cent chance of getting their children into their preferred secondary school – the best admissions rate in England,...
A local man has been fined over £2,400, after an extensive investigation into two fly-tipping incidents in Kensworth. Thomas Tyler was found guilty of failing in his duty of care in...
We've provided our community safety and traffic and parking officers with new body cameras. The 21 new wearable cameras have been in use since Thursday 11 October and any offenders will...
Last week our Executive committee agreed to adopt our Farms Estate Plan. We manage around 4,700 acres of public farmland across the area. In June this year, we undertook an eight-week public...
Sandy Town Council wishes to co-opt a new member onto the council to fill a vacancy for a member representing the town's Pinnacle Ward. Expressions of interest are invited from applicants...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive has voted to extend the offer of its Children’s Centres by developing a new larger age range Family Service, as part of a wider plan to improve...
Central Bedfordshire Council's new community transport services will start on Monday (15 October), providing ‘dial-a-ride’ services throughout the mid and east Bedfordshire...
Parents in Central Bedfordshire are being urged to get their children vaccinated against seasonal flu. Flu can be an unpleasant illness causing fever, stuffy nose, dry cough, sore throat,...
This World Mental Health day (Wednesday, 10 October), Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils are urging men to see the early signs of depression and know what action to take to stay...
Members of Sandy Town Council have been working on a Community Plan for Sandy. The Community Plan will play a vital role in guiding and shaping the work of the Town Council and its...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call! The Trading Standards team is urging residents to be extra vigilant of telephone scams, following an increase in reports of...
Central Bedfordshire Council, in partnership with Bedfordshire Police, have acted to stop nuisance street drinkers in Leighton Buzzard being abusive and threatening other residents. ...
Help protect yourself and others from rogue traders Next week the Trading Standards team will be promoting Rogue Trader Awareness Week to help reduce the risk and impact of rogue traders,...
Central Bedfordshire Council will be providing its community safety and traffic and parking officers with new body cameras. The 21 new wearable cameras will be used from this Thursday (11...
A421 Closed this weekend The A421 will be closed this weekend, from 8pm on Friday 5th October until 6am on Monday 8th October. We need to close the road to ensure the safety of our workers...
It's national recycling week! Recycling does more than save resources, it also helps us as a council to save money to spend on other services. It costs us more to dispose of waste via...
Leisure provision in Sandy We’d like to reassure residents and customers using our Sandy Sports and Community Centre leisure facilities. We operate six leisure centres,...
Act with caution if you receive an unsolicited telephone call selling advertising space. The Trading Standards team is advising small businesses to act with caution if they receive an...
Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking public feedback on its broadband project. Superfast broadband roll-out was launched in Central Bedfordshire in 2014 to meet the high demand for...
We webcast several of our meetings and seek your views on whether this service could be improved. Please complete the survey below before Friday 28 September to provide us with your valuable...
Central Bedfordshire Council has added another date to its public engagement events to talk about proposals to build a new and contemporary crematorium behind the Steppingley Hospital near...
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Kathryn Holloway, has marked the end of her second year in the role by arranging a series of public meetings around the county. On Monday 29th...
Come to our open days to find out more about our English, Maths, English for Speakers (ESOL) of Other Languages and ICT courses Find out about our English, Maths, ESOL and ICT courses at...
Act with caution if a trader visits your home uninvited. The Trading Standards team is warning residents to be extra vigilant if they receive an unexpected visit from a trader at their...
Last Sunday (16 September) the walking route of the Sandy Green Wheel was launched as part of the Bedfordshire Walking Festival. Over 70 people attended the launch event at...
Works on the A421 started this week We started relocating utilites ahead of the A421 dualling Preliminary works on the A421 started this week with the main bulk of the work focusing on...
Central Bedfordshire Council is looking at building a new and contemporary crematorium behind the Steppingley Hospital in Steppingley near Flitwick. Ahead of any planning application, the council...
Share your views or experiences with us We need your help! If you have experience of physical disability, we want to hear from you. Let us know about your experiences, good and bad, and how...
Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Support Service are again offering grants to encourage and enable young people’s participation in positive activities across Central Bedfordshire. I would...
If your child is due to start school in September 2019, or transfer to middle, secondary or upper school, applications are now open. Schools must offer your child a full-time place in the...
From 15 September, a 40mph speed limit will be in place on the A421 due to roadworks, as we start preparations to complete the dual carriageway into Milton Keynes. We will try to minimalise...
Next meeting of our Older People's Network - get involved! We are looking for new members to join the Older People's Network to ensure older people have a say and help shape...
Join our Physical Disability Forum We are keen to review our understanding of the needs and aspirations of people with physical disabilities in Central Bedfordshire. How do I take...
With 'Back to School' in full swing now, we are ready as ever to help and support you with all matters relating to SEND in schools, colleges and at home too. Remember you can...
A mental health campaign to raise awareness about the warning signs when people are thinking of taking their own life is being expanded across Bedfordshire and Luton on World Suicide Prevention...
Interested in English, Maths, ESOL and ICT courses? Come along and find out about our English, Maths, ESOL and ICT courses at one of our enrolment days. We can help you to : •...
As part of Sandy Town Council’s commemoration of 100 years since the end of WW1, in the run up to Remembrance Day giant poppies are to be put on lampposts along the route of Sandy’s...
Act with caution if you receive a letter informing you of an unknown lottery win. The Trading Standards team is warning residents of a scam letter that appears to have been sent by...
We’re seeking feedback on our six leisure centres, including finding out what would encourage those who don’t currently use them. The feedback will help us to improve our future...
The UK now has 95% coverage for superfast broadband with speeds of 24 megabits per second or higher. However, most superfast connections still depend on copper telephone wires, which are limited...
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HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, announced the appointment of her new Vice Lord-Lieutenant at a dinner held in July for her Deputy Lieutenants, to mark the retirement of her...
Installation of additional play equipment on the Fallowfield recreation ground is to start on Thursday 23rd August 2018. A review of play equipment in Sandy identified a need for traditional...
Central Bedfordshire Council is to commence preparatory site work on the A421 from the first week of September, ahead of dualling the remaining section of road running from Magna Park in Milton...
Schools across the Central Bedfordshire area are actively working with the Council on long-term planning for education. With some 40,000 new homes planned for the area over the next 15 to 20...
The Council offices at 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy, will be closed from 2pm on Friday 24 August until 9am on Wednesday 29 August.
Please note that the Community Service and Environment Committee Schedhuled for 13th August at 7:30pm has been cancelled. The Development Scrutiney Meeting set for 6:45pm will continue as...
We are consulting with the public on changes to our gambling policy. As a Licensing Authority, we’re required by law to review this policy on a three-yearly basis. The current policy is due...
Central Bedfordshire Council is to hold another public drop-in event to share its early plans for a proposed M1-A6 Link Road. The additional event will be held on Tuesday 21st August, from 14.00 -...
Consultation still open We manage around 4,700 acres (1,900 hectares) of public farmland, which is rented out to 58 tenants across the area. Whilst it may seem unusual that we own farms,...
Think twice before accepting an offer from a stranger! We are advising residents to be on their guard whilst out and about, should a stranger approach asking for assistance. We have...
We're consulting on proposals to improve some of our services to support families, children and young people. Our proposal is to extend our children’s centre offer to provide...
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking residents for feedback on its leisure centres and how to encourage those who don’t currently use them. The feedback will help to improve future...
Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) is undertaking a public consultation on the proposal to change the way we provide Urgent and Emergency Care in Bedfordshire. We would like to...
There were double winners of the Young Person of the Year Award at this year’s Central Bedfordshire Looked After Children and Care Leavers Achievement event. The annual ceremony...
Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting on improving its support services for children and young people, including a proposal to develop a Family Service for 0-12 year olds. Since...
Please find attached a letter regarding the gas works on Bedford Road due to commence 23 July 2018 and last for approximately 2 weeks. Please see here for Road Closure maps.
Pupils attending Central Bedfordshire schools have achieved an increase above the national average in their provisional standard attainment test (SATs) results for reading, writing and...
CaféConnect offers opportunities for those who are alone or socially isolated to ? make connections with others in the locality share experiences and learn from others...
Sandy Town Council are holding an archaeology open day at Stratford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AA on Saturday 21 July 2018 from 10.30am - 3.30pm. Visit our archaeological site to find out about our...
Central Bedfordshire Council is to hold a series of public drop-in events to share early plans for a proposed M1-A6 Link Road. The new strategic link road would run from the A6 Barton Road to...
It has been brought to our attention that part of the Kingfisher Way Walk has been closed due to land negotiations. The land closed is between the north side of Biggleswade Common and...
Exciting new play opportunities will be coming to Sandy's play parks following a review by Central Bedfordshire Council and Sandy Town Counil. A survey of the town's play areas identified...
Sandy Town Council would like to hear your views on it's draft Community Plan. In 2011 the Town Council and community partners consulted on and produced a Town Plan. The Council's...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call. The Trading Standards team is urging residents to be on their guard after receiving reports of bogus telephone calls where the...
Central Bedfordshire Council has been chosen as the base for the country’s first ever Newt Officer. Great crested newts are protected, and surveys indicate that they are present in about a...
Check school term dates through to summer 2020 and find out about holidays during term time. It is just over two weeks until most schools finish for the summer break on Friday, 20 July. ...
As part of its efforts to commemorate the centenary of WW1 ending Sandy Town Council will be placing lamp post poppies along the route of the Annual Remembrance Day Procession. The poppies will be...
From Tuesday 3 July our face-to-face Biggleswade Customer Services will be moving from its current location in the JobCentrePlus on the High Street to the first floor in Biggleswade Library,...
Act with caution if contacted by someone claiming to be a clairvoyant Trading Standards are warning residents not to fall victim to scammers posing as psychics or clairvoyants. The...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious email If you’re getting ready for your holidays abroad this summer, the Trading Standards team is warning residents to be on their guard...
Consultation is open until 31 August We wanted to advise you that London Luton Airport Ltd (LLAL) is undertaking an initial round of non-statutory public consultation on its potential...
Help raise awareness of scams by sharing your experiences. Each week this month we'll be focusing on the different groups of people that are most targeted or vulnerable to scams. This...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call. The Trading Standards team has received a report from a concerned resident who has received an unsolicited telephone call from a...
Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting with the public on its draft Farms Estate Plan. The local authority manages around 4,700 acres of public farmland across the area, and is asking for...
The Mayor of Sandy's Annual Charity Quiz will take place on Friday 6 July 2018 at 7.30pm at Sandy Conservative Club, Bedford Road, Sandy. Teams of 4-6 people, £7.50 per head. ...
Unfortunately, Barclays Bank have decided to gradually withdraw from providing the Pop-up Bank service at Sandy Town Council. They will operate the pop-up bank on the following dates...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call. The Trading Standards team are urging residents to be vigilant following a report from a resident who nearly fell victim to a...
Help raise awareness of scams by sharing your experiences. Each week this month we are focusing on the different groups of people that are most targeted or vulnerable to scams. This week...
Act with caution if you are contacted about a possible refund! We are advising residents to act with caution if they receive a telephone call or email from someone claiming that you are...
Sandy Town Council has received an outline application for land north of Sunderland Road, Sandy for 228 dwellings, including 6 self-build plots, affordable housing, associated access and spine...
Message from Bedfordshire Police As your local community policing team, we have been made aware of Anti-social behaviour in and around the London Road area of Sandy. We are trying to...
Help raise awareness of scams by sharing your experiences. Each week this month we'll be focusing on a different group of people that are most targeted or vulnerable to scams. This...
Hundreds of people turned out last week to celebrate the inspiring achievements of Central Bedfordshire’s volunteers The fourth Cheering Volunteering awards and celebration evening...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious looking email. The Trading Standards team is warning residents to be wary of any emails which claim to be from DVLA claiming you are entitled to...
Consultation open until 5pm on June 29, 2018 We are consulting on proposals to improve school provision for children and young people with special needs after being allocated...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious telephone call The Trading Standards team are warning residents to be on their guard, following an increase in reports from residents who have...
Do you care for someone with dementia, Alzheimer's disease or memory problems and worry they may go missing? Bedfordshire Police have published a leaflet with advice, which is available...
Trading Standards team want to help reduce the risk and impact of scams by raising awareness This month the Trading Standards team want to help reduce the risk and impact of scams by...
Look out for an exciting new addition to our stock coming on 5 June, as all of our libraries get a stash of micro:bits to borrow. Micro:bits in Libraries is part of an ambitious project to...
Central Bedfordshire Council has been presented with a ‘Gold Performance Award’ at the 2018 Exemplar Awards in recognition of the management of its street information database. The...
Act with caution if you receive a suspicious looking email The Trading Standards team is warning residents to be on their guard should they receive an email that appears to have been sent...
A pensioner turned the tables on a fraudster when she became concerned by a phone call she had received from a trader, so she enlisted the help of Central Bedfordshire Council’s Trading...
The Council offices at 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy, will be closed from 2pm on Friday 25 May until 9am on Wednesday 30 May.
At the Annual Meeting of Sandy Town Council on Monday 21st May 2018, Councillor Michael Scott was elected to serve as Mayor of Sandy Town Council, and Councillor Martin Pettitt was elected to...
Councillor Fiona Chapman MBE was elected for a second term as Chairman of Central Bedfordshire Council, by the Council yesterday (Thursday 17 May). Councillor Brian Saunders was also re-elected...
We are keen to review our understanding of the needs and aspirations of people with physical disabilities in Central Bedfordshire, so that the 'market' can develop a range of effective...
Citizens Advice is looking to recruit trustees to undertake the role of treasurer at each of the three main offices, Dunstable, Leighton Linslade and Mid Bedfordshire. A background in...
Every year since 2002 the Town Mayor has made an award to the person or people who have done the most for the community or for other residents in Sandy and Beeston. This year’s awards were...
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking residents for feedback on proposed changes to some town and parish councils. These include changes to town and parish council boundaries, reduction in the...
On Thursday 10th May 2018 archaeologists working on the archaeological excavation at the site of Sandy Town Council’s cemetery extension held a drop-in evening. Members of the public were...
Due to staffing issues there will be no Barclay's Pop Up Bank on Friday 18th May.
Our foster carers are definitely proud to foster – and are spreading the message to encourage other people to come forward and apply. National Foster Care Fortnight starts on Monday...
Archaeological excavation has now commenced on the site of Sandy Town Council's future cemetery extension. The excavation work is a planning requirement which Sandy Town Council must...
Central Bedfordshire Council has commenced work on a new £4.3 million highways depot at Beamish Close in Sandy. The new Sandy depot will be used by the council’s Highways Department,...
The Trading Standards team would like to warn residents to act with caution when responding to classified adverts for rental properties. Scammers have been known to use such adverts...
Central Bedfordshire Council is recommending that its Executive committee approves changes to bin collections to increase recycling; provide a consistent service across the region; and deliver...
Central Bedfordshire Council submitted its Local Plan to the Secretary of State on Monday April 30 and will now be subject to an independent examination by a Planning Inspector. The...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Local Plan is to be submitted to the Secretary of State, following approval at a Full Council meeting held on Thursday 26 April. Councillors voted in...
View the comments online You can now view and read any of the 6,275 comments we received during our Local Plan pre-submission consultation (Regulation 19) as they have all been published...
Anyone who has children will remember that becoming a parent can be quite a daunting experience. Having someone who understands what you’re going through and can offer help and guidance...
Unfortunately, Barclays Bank have decided to reduce the duration of the Pop-up Bank with immediate effect. The service will now operate only 1 day per week on Friday mornings from 9.00am to...
Every year since 2002 the Town Mayor has made an award to the person or people who have done the most for the community or for other residents in Sandy and Beeston. The three categories of...
Cadent engineers to begin essential gas project which will help keep Sandy connected to safe and reliable gas Project scheduled to start April 30th 2018 Work will help safeguard...
Central Bedfordshire Council is taking its Local Plan to a Full Council meeting, to be held on Thursday 26 April, seeking authorisation to submit it to the Secretary of State. The Local...
A Marston Moretaine resident who was unable to keep her dogs under control and committed nuisance behaviour has been ordered to pay a fine and has been served with a two-year Criminal Behaviour...
Last chance to have your say on our draft policy What is it? People can become homeless for lots of reasons - poor health, relationships breaking down, losing a job, being unable to...
We’d just like to thank everyone who participated in the recent bin collection consultation which closed on 20 April. This has been the biggest response to a Central Bedfordshire...
Central Bedfordshire Council has been involved in an innovative project to improve driving skills; reduce risk; and increase safety for their fleet vehicles, which frequently carry children and...
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis was delighted to be given the opportunity to nominate people from across Bedfordshire to be invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle on the...
As part of its cemetery extension Sandy Town Council must carry out a full scale archaeological excavation of the proposed new cemetery site located on Stratford Road, Sandy. Archaeological...
Monday 21st May 2018, 09:30-13:00 The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick MK45 1AH Central Bedfordshire Council are transforming the way we deliver services for children, young...
Children across Central Bedfordshire are today (Monday, 16 April) discovering where they will be starting school or transferring to middle school in September. And it’s great news for...
Community-led housing (CLH) schemes involve local people playing a leading role in addressing their own housing needs. They see communities adopting a long-term formal role in the ownership,...
Central Bedfordshire Children in Care Council members play a key role in the recruitment process for our children's social work force. It's one thing knowing the theory, but they...
If you’re interested in becoming an emergency volunteer, then come along to our next training evening. It’s taking place in the council chamber at Priory House, Chicksands, from...
Central Bedfordshire Children in Care Council (CiCC) members provided aspiring social workers with plenty of food for thought after addressing them at a conference. The group of seven young...
If you’re looking for advice about social care, health and housing then… Just Ask. The popular roadshows are taking place again this spring and summer, offering residents the...
Central Bedfordshire Council has today learnt that it has secured £22.5 million worth of funding from the Department for Transport to complete the dualling of the A421 road from Magna Park...
Sandy Town Council is presenting a series of six talks on the Bedfordshire Regiment in World War 1 to commemorate the last year of the centenary of the Great War. The First talk is our...
A private landlord has been found guilty to renting out a flat with serious hazards. Melvyn Bruce, of Hitchin Road, Stotfold, was convicted in his absence at Luton Magistrates’...
Highways England will be visiting Sandy Tesco, Station Road on Thursday 5th of April 2018 between 9 am and 6 pm. The Mobile Visitor Centre will be letting the general public and businesses...
Lord Chamberlain to rededicate Sandy Mosaic Today at 11:30am, High Street next St Swithun's Church, Sandy The Right Honourable The Earl Peel GCVO DL is the Great, great nephew of...
We have been progressing work on our Local Plan to submit it to the Planning Inspector by the end of this month. This target date was determined following publication of the Government’s...
Sandy Town Council presents a series of 6 talks on the Bedfordshire Regiment in World War 1 to commemorate the last year of the centenary of the Great War. Talks given by Steve Fuller (local...
Council tax bills are being sent this week. They should be with all households by the beginning of next week. Check how much you will pay If you want to know what you...
Last Friday, Highway Officers and Trading Standard Officers from Central Bedfordshire Council teamed up with the police to enforce the new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) restrictions in Dunstable. The...
We may be coming to the end of National Apprenticeship Week 2018, but that doesn't mean our involvement stops there. So, if your child or children are coming to the end of school and...
Have your say before the deadline Remember that you've only got until next Monday (12 March) to have your say on proposed changes to our Money Management Service. Your feedback...
Please see here for the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust Newsletter.
Next week (Monday 5 to Friday 9 March) is National Apprenticeship Week – and we will be taking the opportunity to highlight all of the benefits that apprenticeships offer. Central...
This week (5-11 March) is national LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week – and we are proud to be taking part in Central Bedfordshire. We already have same-sex couples doing an amazing job...
LEADER is a community-led funding scheme managed by a various Local Action Groups (LAGs) which is available to local projects that create jobs and develop the rural economy. The...
Shefford and Sandy Hockey Club have entered the Persimmon Homes’ Healthy Communities Competition. The club, which has a strong junior membership, wants to enhance sporting...
A man from Quarry Walk in Dunstable has received an 8-week prison sentence (suspended for 12 months) after pleading guilty to four offences of fly tipping in locations across Central...
After consulting with residents, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive is recommending that the council accepts a lower overall increase in council tax of 4.5% and rejects the alternative...
Sandy Town Council has set the budget and precept for the year ending 31 March 2019 at a Full Council meeting on Monday 29 January 2018. The budget and precept were both unanimously voted through...
From UK Power Networks Anyone experiencing a power cut should: • Call 105 to report power cuts and damage to the electricity network, or 0800 3163 105 (from a corded phone or mobile...
Following Barclays announcement that it was to close its branch in Sandy the Town Council contacted Barclays to express its disappointment and relay the concerns of traders, residents and...
On Register My Appliance Day, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Public Protection Team is urging the public to take a few minutes to record the millions of white goods that they rely on every...
The council has launched a grant scheme of up to £10,000 for projects and activities which help improve outcomes for vulnerable adults within Central Bedfordshire. The Community Grant...
Central Bedfordshire Council is giving the public the opportunity to share their views on proposals to change its current Money Management Service. Most councils offer a Money Management...
A new service, funded by Central Bedfordshire Council and running for the next two years, in the first instance, gets under way in late January. It is designed to develop a market of...
Central Bedfordshire Council is now consulting residents on their Local Plan, which will deliver up to 20,000 new homes and 24,000 new jobs over the next 20 years. This growth will be...
Since 2010 the Government has continuously reduced the amount of national funding for Bedfordshire Police and to date, as your Police and Crime Commissioner, despite a successful on-going...
Please see here for news update.
Nominations for this year’s Cheering Volunteering awards are now open. The fourth annual awards and celebration evening is taking place on Tuesday, 5 June. And ahead of that...
Central Bedfordshire Council will be contacting approximately 900 customers to find out their views about the care and support services they receive. The results will be used to help...
How about making that the case not just for you, but for a child or children looking for foster or adoptive parents in Central Bedfordshire? If you’d like to find out more about...
Sandy Town Council will be holding a Councillor Surgery on 13 January 2018 from 10am to 12noon in the Council Chamber, at 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy. All members of the public are welcome to...
The Greensand Country Partnership has been established with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to deliver an exciting programme of projects which will help raise awareness of the heritage...
Central Bedfordshire Council is on the hunt for premises selling illicit alcohol this party season. As part of the build-up to Christmas and also the New Year’s Eve festivities, the...
Sandy Town Council has become aware of a discretionary business rate relief scheme for local businesses. In the spring Budget the Chancellor announced a £435 million package of support...
Please see here for a link to photo's taken at the Christmas Light's Switch On event on Sunday 3 December 2017.
Two offenders have been fined over £2200 for fly-tipping, after being taken to court by Central Bedfordshire Council. Both offenders, who were caught during separate incidents, attended...
Local authorities are required, by central government, to undertake a review of local governance arrangements every 10-15 years; this is a review of town and parish council arrangements. ...
Central Bedfordshire Council is reminding residents to recycle over the festive period. We all know that Christmas can be a busy time of year, so recycling can often fall to the bottom of the...
Informal chance to chat Would you like to find out more about adopting a child or children? We run regular information sessions where you can have an informal chat with one of the...
Come and join that fun this Sunday, 3rd December from 2pm onwards with the lights due to be switched on at 4:30pm. There will be a variety of food, gift and community stalls throughout the day...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Fostering Team are seeking people to join their PACE fostering scheme and are looking for competent, caring and resilient people who can provide overnight care...
Central Bedfordshire Council has been named Best Social Work Employer of the Year in a national awards event. The council’s Children’s Services saw off three other shortlisted local...
Sandy Town Council has been experiencing technical issues today involving the internet and phone system. We are hoping these issues will be resolved by the end of the working day. We...
At a meeting of the Community Services and Environment Committee on Monday 20 November 2017 Councillors noted that the next three Sandy mosaics are to be installed and unveiled on Tuesday 28...
At a meeting of the Community Services and Environment Committee on Monday 20 November 2017 Councillors noted that the Town Council has received a Tree Charter legacy tree which is to be planted...
This Saturday (25 November) marks the beginning of 16 Days of Action against domestic abuse. The internationally recognised campaign takes place from 25 November until 10 December and...
At a meeting of the Community Services and Environment Committee on Monday 20th November 2017 Members of Sandy Town Council discussed Barclays recent announcement that it intends to close its...
An initiative that aims to increase knowledge and encourage residents to recycle better has been launched across Central Bedfordshire. New leaflets on how to recycle have been produced by Central...
Find out more The public information events about the proposed merger of Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable University Hospital begin this week. The first date is at the...
The Greensand Country Landscape Partnership (GCLP) launched in January this year, and has secured £1.66m National Lottery funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to support an array of...
Babies, children and adults with a chronic (long-term) medical condition are urged to get a free flu vaccine as soon as possible. Those aged six months to 65 years with a chronic condition...
The Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council, Councillor James Jamieson and Bedfordshire MPs met with Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, last week to discuss...
Two offenders have been fined over £3,000 for fly-tipping and littering, after both were caught on camera. One was caught by Central Bedfordshire Council’s Closed Circuit Television...
Would you like to find out more about adopting a child or children? We run regular information sessions where you can have an informal chat with one of the adoption team, who will be able...
It was a delight to see so many people on parade in Sandy for last Sunday’s Remembrance Day on what proved to be a bitterly cold morning. Over the past few years the parade numbers have gone...
Cllr Michael Scott has completed 25 years of continuous public service as a Sandy Town Councillor. The occasion was marked in the Town Council Chamber on Monday 6 November when Councillor...
We've been webcasting (a webcast is a transmission of audio and video over the web) the following Central Bedfordshire meetings online for the past few years: • Executive...
Central Bedfordshire residents will soon receive an information leaflet designed to increase the participation in the kerbside dry recycling scheme as well as improve our current recycling...
Scheduled collection Revised collection Monday, 25...
The collections will be suspended from Monday, 4 December 2017 until Friday 2, March 2018 inclusive. Residents are encouraged to check their last garden waste collection date for their area, which...
If your child is transferring to secondary or upper school in September 2018 and you haven't yet applied for a place then do so now That's because applications close on Tuesday (31...
With temperatures continuing to drop we are getting ready to roll out our gritters which will remain in operation until the end of March. Our gritting crew have already been out on their...
Central Bedfordshire Council is encouraging residents to make the best use of their pumpkins by cooking the flesh or recycling the gourds in their food waste bins. Halloween is...
Essential maintenance along the A1 from A1(M) junction 10 to Wyboston. Subject to weather conditions the plan is to complete the works overnight from 16 October to 17 November...
Hundreds of new jobs could come to Biggleswade now that Central Bedfordshire Council has granted permission for a major new planning application. Phase 4 of land released at Stratton Business Park...
Please see attached the poster for Halloween for people who do not want to participate.
Going to live with a new family can be a daunting experience for any foster child: adjusting to new surroundings, new people, a new way of life and many other things. But a new arrival can...
On 17 October 2017, the Boundary Commission for England published its Revised Proposals for new constituency boundaries. This will mark the start of eight weeks of consultation on the...
This is all part of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment which launched on 16 October 2017, and runs until 15 December 2017. Most of us will have visited our local pharmacy at some point...
UK Power Networks are carrying out emergency works at the above location as a result of a streetlight fault. This necessary work is being carried out during this week - between Monday 16...
The Greensand Ridge Local Action Group is hosting a breakfast event at 8.30am on Wednesday 18th October at Gamlingay Eco Hub to talk to rural small business owners about the funding available to...
Less than a month to go If your child is transferring to secondary or upper school in September 2018 then you've got less than a month to apply for a place. Applications close on...
Central Bedfordshire is one of the most prosperous areas in Great Britain, according to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics*. The local authority area has the third fastest job...
Now the nights are drawing in Beds Police have issued advice for protecting yourself and your home against crime. See here for Winter advice and here for Burglary advice.
If you're looking for a job or help finding work, a parent looking to return to work or a teenager or young person looking to find out more about future careers options then make sure you book...
Bedfordshire Police would like to make you aware of an Op Beneke we have planned for Sandy Town. This event is planned for 8th October between 1500-1700 hours. They will be parked in Market...
Libraries across Central Bedfordshire Council are getting set to change their opening hours. Following a consultation last year, the council has responded to residents’ views, and has...
Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) are seeking views about extending the opening hours of GP practices in Bedfordshire. Currently most GP practices in Bedfordshire are open...
As part of International Day for Older Persons commemorations, a Full of Life Festival for Older People will be held next month to celebrate the positive contributions that older people make. ...
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking its residents to feel good as well as look good during Recycle Week, which runs from 25 September to 1 October. Whether your bathroom regime is a quick...
Kier will be completing carriageway repairs at the above location on behalf of Highways England later this week. This work is required to ensure the carriageway remains safe for the travelling...
We're starting a programme to clean every single carriageway gully in Central Bedfordshire. To help clean such a significant number of gullies we will have two gully motors in...
This Friday (15 September) sees the penultimate stop for the Just Ask Project in its journey across Central Bedfordshire this summer. The team will be in Market Square, in Sandy, from...
The Community Heartbeat trust will be demonstrating the use of defibrillators and explaining how the equipment works and its benefits to the community in saving precious minutes in the treatment...
Beds Police have informed Sandy Town Council of a spate of vehicle thefts in this area over the last week and are urging residents to ensure all valuables are removed from their vehicles when left...
The long wait was finally over for GCSE pupils who picked up their results today (Thursday, 24 August). This year saw a change to the grading system for English and maths with results now...
We are consulting with the public on proposed changes to the way pupils travel to schools and colleges. Within the consultation we are proposing revised policy proposals that make better...
Young people across Central Bedfordshire are being asked what issues matter most to them. It is part of the annual Make Your Mark ballot, the largest consultation of young people in the...
As part of its cemetery extension Sandy Town Council is required to carry out an archaeological excavation of the site. Archaeoloists have begun work and will be holding an open evening...
Dr Nicholas Thompson of Kestrel Way, Sandy, was co-opted as a member of Sandy Town Council at a meeting on Monday 14th August 2017. There were three candidates for co-option to one vacancy in the...
The waiting was finally over yesterday as students across Central Bedfordshire received their A-level results. Early indications for provisional results for state-funded schools across the...
On Sunday 13th August 2017 the Royal British Legion organised a rededication service for the Sandy War Memorial. The rededication follows refurbishment works carried out by the Town Council, with...
We need your help You coming forward could mean the difference between a child spending the night in a lonely police cell or a loving home. We’re looking for PACE foster carers...
The first three mosaics in the Story in Stone series have been unveiled, aimed at promoting the history of Biggleswade, Sandy and Potton. The project is part funded through Central...
Come along and help make mosacis for your town The Story in Stone mosaic project is part of an exciting and inclusive community project made available by Central Bedfordshire Council as part...
On Monday 17th July at 12pm pupils from St Swithuns School in Sandy joined the Town Mayor, Cll C Osborne to unveil the first in a series of mosaics to be installed in and around Sandy High...
Join in with the 100 million visits to UK parks this #LoveParks Week (14 -23 July) and tell the world why you love your Central Bedfordshire park. Environmental charity Keep Britain...
Central Bedfordshire Council is reviewing its Home to School and College Travel Assistance Policies. The proposals aim to make more efficient use of council taxpayers’ money. The...
Could you be a Councillor? Do you have an interest in town affairs? Can you make a difference? Do you have spare time to help us do the best for the community? Sandy Town Council...
The public consultation for Central Bedfordshire Council's Draft Local Plan is now open. The Draft Local Plan sets out the options for growth in the area over the next 20 years, such as the...
This month is National Scams Awareness Month and Central Bedfordshire Council’s Trading Standards team is urging residents to be scam aware. Scams can come in all shapes and sizes...
Tomorrow (Thursday, 29 June) is national Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Day. It’s the first event of its kind and will be celebrating and highlighting the work of approved...
We are today launching an awareness campaign to highlight three issues: female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage and honour-based abuse. The campaign, which is backed by authorities...
Central Bedfordshire Council's Executive Committee has today given approval for the Draft Local Plan to go out to public consultation. The Draft Plan sets out the options for growth in...
Citizens Advice Mid Bedfordshire is looking for volunteers who would like the opportunity to learn new skills and develop existing ones. Located at offices in Ampthill and Biggleswade with...
This year NALC has partnered with the Woodland Trust, along with more than 70 other organisations UK wide, to launch the new Charter for Trees, Woods and People on November 6th 2017. The Tree...
National Volunteers' Week starts today and runs until 7 June. From school governors and youth sports coaches to countryside volunteers and those on hand to help out with emergencies,...
The Just Ask project is taking to the road again next week as part of Central Bedfordshire Council’s aim to give residents the opportunity to find out about local services available to...
Sandy Town Council regrets to announce the immediate resignation of Mr Jafor Ali from his office as Town Councillor, and would like to thank him for his contribution and hard work since...
CBC are working with SafeLives to gather feedback from those affected by domestic abuse, so that this feedback can be used to shape their response to domestic abuse. See here for a copy...
Do you know a child who is living with someone who isn’t a parent or close relative? This is called private fostering and the council needs to know about it to ensure the child is...
Beds Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) is carrying out a survey with Central Bedfordshire Council to help inform future investment in community facilities and the provision of support...
Sandy Town Council is working with Central Bedfordshire Council to review play parks and equipment in Sandy with a view to planning for short and long term improvements. We value the views of...
Road: Tempsford Road, Everton Application from: Rebecca Hardman - 01132 775 360 Reason: Level crossing inspection ...
If you’re looking to develop your skills and experience while at the same time supporting Central Bedfordshire’s young people, we would like to hear from you. Our Fostering Team...
Children across Central Bedfordshire are today discovering where they will be starting school or transferring to middle school in September. And it’s great news for almost everyone...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive has today (4 April) approved applications by three lower schools to expand their premises. Robert Peel and St Swithun’s VC lower schools...
The Council Offices at 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy will be closed to the public from: 4pm on Wednesday 12 April 2017 until 9am on Wednesday 19th April 2017
The Draft Local Plan for Central Bedfordshire will be published for consultation, subject approval, at the end of June 2017. In December we temporarily paused the publication of the Draft...
Do you know an individual or organisation that deserves special recognition? From a young person who has battled the odds to overcome illness, to the team behind a project which has...
Please see here for a letter from Highways England regarding the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Improvements Consultation.
The Eileen Alexander Legacy Fund Funding opportunities to promote physical activity for people of all ages in the Bedford area. The Bedford Physical Education Old Students’...
Please see here for more details about Central Bedfordshire Council's Cheering Volunteering Awards. Nomination forms can be downloaded here.
Central Bedfordshire Council is launching a campaign to tackle the epidemic of fly-tipping that is affecting communities up and down the country. In Central Bedfordshire in the past 12 months...
Please see here for details of a letter from Amey regarding work to repair the A1 between George Town and Sandy.
Should the voting age be lowered to 16? That was the question which Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament members Paige Taylor (Etonbury Academy) and Mia Pole (Harlington Upper School)...
Is your child or children a current or future pupil at John Donne, St Swithun’s VC, Robert Peel or Shillington lower schools? If so then you’ll be interested in having a say in our...
See here for details of public events regarding transforming health and social care in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
The RSPB have flagged up that a number of toads are killed each year along Stratford Road in Sandy, despite it being a relatively quiet road with few car movements. If you are a user of...
Central Bedfordshire Council is helping to promote two campaigns aimed at keeping our children safe. Disrespect NoBody is a Home Office-led campaign focussed on 12-18 year olds. It aims to...
Anyone who would like to collect their Christmas stars, that were on the tree in the Market Square in December, has until Tuesday 28 February to do so. They are available for collection from the...
Sandy Town Council, working with People and Places, are undertaking a Benchmarking review of Sandy town centre. The purpose of this review is to collect as much data and information as possible to...
The Bedfordshire Food and Drink Awards will launch in January 2017. These categories are decided solely by a public vote. We believe there is no better endorsement than that of your...
Central Bedfordshire Council is keen to support Councils and Volunteers to take part in the 2017 ‘Great British Spring Clean’ – a nationwide litter pick taking place from 3-5...
Ward councillors Caroline Maudlin, Tracey Stock and Peter Smith are holding a series of help and advice surgeries at Sandy Library. There will be five sessions at the library in Market...
More than 1,500 lower school pupils across Central Bedfordshire will watch a play about internet safety over the next two weeks. In the Net is being performed at 19 lower and primary...
Please see here for a link to a newsletter from MP Alistair Burt.
If you wish to contact the team both during the working day and out of hours, you can now do so by calling 0300 300 8701. This number automatically links to all of the communications...
If you're thinking about fostering or have any questions you'd like answered, then come along to our information evening next week. It's being held at Biggleswade United...
Leaving home and having to face the world on your own can be a pretty daunting experience for any young person. According to national statistics*, people are moving out of home at an...
Over a third goes on Adult Social Care and a fifth goes on services for children. The remaining two fifths funds services like roads, transport, bin collections, libraries and leisure as...
Central Bedfordshire Council and the Grove Theatre have teamed up to host a live theatre recording of Inside Out of Mind, a deeply touching and unique play about life on a dementia ward from the...
Nominations for this year’s Cheering Volunteering awards are now open. They are a chance to thank the many volunteers and voluntary organisations across Central Bedfordshire for the...
With cuts to funding from central government and increasing costs of some services the council is proposing to: • Reduce spending by £15.2million through a range of proposals ...
Following the success of last year’s event, Cheering Volunteering will return in 2017. This will be the third Central Bedfordshire Cheering Volunteering event and the success of the...
Please see here for details of road closures in Bedfordshire for Christmas Events.
More than 10,000 Central Bedfordshire children will be cycling, walking and scooting to see Santa this year. They are taking part in the Santa Challenge, which sees if school pupils can...
Please see here for details of repair works to the A421, diversions may effect Sandy.
Road: St John’s Road, Moggerhanger Application from: Andrew Rayner - 01379 676462 Reason: new service connection Length affected: Outside number 21 Date: The...
Pupils from Central Bedfordshire have been learning more about internet safety and child sexual exploitation in a hard-hitting play. Chelsea’s Choice is currently being performed in...
Christmas 2016 collections Recycling and household waste will be collected one day later than normal between Monday, 26 and Friday, 30 December. Christmas bin collections, 2016 Scheduled...
Please see here for a letter about works to repair the A1 between Sandy and George Town between Monday 21 November and Saturday 3 December, working between 20:00 and 06:00.
Pleas see here for details of road closures in Central Bedfordshire for Remembrance Sunday.
Please see here for further details regarding carraigeway maintenance works at Potton Road scheduled for 23 November 2016.
Central Bedfordshire Council will be holding a Community Planning Event on Thursday 3 November from 2.30pm - 7.30pm at Sandy Town Council Office, 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy, SG19 1JE. This is...
Please see here for a letter from Central Bedfordshire Council about the suspension of kerbside collection of household waste from December until February.
Mr Terence Knagg of Jubilee Close, Sandy, was co-opted as a member of Sandy Town Council at a meeting on Monday 24 October 2016. There were three candidates for co-option to one...
A massive congratulations to all at Sandy Fire Station for the Firefighters Community Charity award, Firefighter Scott Elliott for his IFE level 3 Award, Firefighter Chris Page for his Cadet Award...
1st Sandy Scout Group are holding their Annual Bonfire & Fireworks Display on Saturday 5th November 2016 at The Sand Pit, Cambridge Road, Sandy - by kind permission of the Pym family. ...
Citizens Advice is calling on people to consider switching energy supplier. Throughout November the Citizens Advice offices will be offering advice sessions to help anyone in Central...
The Local Community Policing Team will be holding a community event on Tuesday 25 October 2016 between 14.00 and 16.30 at Sunderland Road Skate Park. They will be on...
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis has officially recognised the CBE awarded to Chief Fire Officer Paul Fuller at a special celebratory event. Mr Fuller’s significant...
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis has appointed five of the “finest young people of Bedfordshire” as her cadets for 2016/17. The five were appointed at a ceremony...
Central Bedfordshire foster carers make an incredible difference to the lives of the children they look after. And a number of them have been recognised for their long service or individual...
Please see here for a letter from Amey about works to the A1.
Central Bedfordshire Council have launched a £1 million capital fund to deliver a high street improvement scheme that will revitalise our 11 market towns through improvements to shop fronts...
We apologise for any inconvenience, but necessary works are to be carried out on theTown Centre Car Park barrier on Friday 23 September. Only one lane will be open for use at a time ...
Stoptober is back! And the Bedfordshire Stop Smoking Service is inviting smokers to quit with their support for the best shot at kicking the habit this October. Returning for its fifth...
On Saturday 17th September 2016 Sandy Town Council will be holding a Councillors public surgery to give residents the opportunity to come and speak with a Councillor about what matters to them in...
The Bedfordshire Walking Festival has taken place this week with a very large variety of walks throughout the county. Sandy Town Council undertook a Walk on the 15th September entitled the...
The Boundary Commission for Engalnd has published its Initial Proposals for new constituency boundaries. This marks the start of 12 weeks of consultation on those porosals, during which the...
Central Bedfordshire Council wants residents to respond to a public consultation which will help shape where they live for the next 20 years and contribute to their emerging Local Plan. The...
Road: Cambridge Road and Market Square, Sandy Application from: Sandy Town Council – 07712 177 292 Reason: Christmas lights switch on Length affected: Cambridge Road...
Central Bedfordshire’s support service for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities is holding a range of drop-in sessions. The...
Central Bedfordshire has been ranked the third best place in the UK to live for families. That’s according to the Better Family Life Index from uSwitch.com The annual...
GCSE students across Central Bedfordshire had plenty to celebrate today (25 August) with increasing numbers making the grade. While reports nationally focused on the biggest-ever...
The waiting was over yesterday (18 August) as students across Central Bedfordshire received their A-level results. Early indications for provisional results for state-funded schools across...
Central Bedfordshire Council's offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday - 29 August 2016 and will re-open on Tuesday 30th August. Bin collections do not change over the bank...
Sandy Information Point - Guided Walk - The Squires Walk When: 15th September 2016 - 2.30pm Where: Sandy This is the final organised Walk for 2105 and goes amongst the greensand ridge...
The talk of the Town Community Transport Group (TOTT) is a group of volunteers which runs a community minibus service for elderly & disabled people, community groups, clubs, pupils or...
The Twinning Association has been having quite an eventful year and there is still much to look forward to. In terms of diary dates the annual car treasure hunt and summer barbecue will be held on...
Road: Pyms Way & Cottage Close Sandy Application from: Darren Smith – Ringway Jacobs 0300 300 8049 Reason: CARRIAGEWAY RESURFACING Length affected: WHOLE LENGTH...
The resurfacing of Cottage road will commence 22/08/16 and is expected to take 5 days to complete. Works are scheduled to take place between 08:00-18:00 but on rare occasions...
Spend a fun packed hour and a half with Bedfordshire’s premier dog training and behavioural centre! There will be two sessions during the summer, the first on Wednesday 24th August...
Now that school’s out, parents and carers are being urged to stub the cigarettes out to protect children and young people from the dangers of secondhand cigarette smoke this summer...
A Central Bedfordshire childcare assessor who was inspired to make other children’s lives better by her experiences has been nominated for a national award. Sophie Adams, one of the...
The final Information Centre Guided Walk for 2016 is 'The Squires Walk, Sandy' which takes place on Thursday, 15th September, meeting at Sandy Town Council Offices at...
The next Information Centre Walk is a Guided Tour of the Village of Cardington. This takes place on Sunday, 14th August meeting at Cardington Village Car Park adjacent to the Kings Arms...
Road: A603 Bedford Road, Sandy Application from: Geoff Parrott RingwayJacobs - 03003008049 Reason: Resurfacing Works Length affected: From Junction B658 to Junction with The...
Please see here for a letter from Amey about work to the A428.
The Summer Reading Challenge is back and Central Bedfordshire Libraries will be celebrating 100 years of the world’s favourite storyteller – Roald Dahl. The Big Friendly Read,...
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking for public comment on the criteria they will use to help evaluate future sites for housing, employment and Gypsy and Traveller sites. Crucially, the...
Starting school is a huge step in a child's life – and it can be understandably daunting for both the child and their parents or carers. That’s why Central Bedfordshire...
Sandy Town Council’s annual return needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by the Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited. Any person interested has the opportunity to inspect...
In developing its Local Plan Central Bedfordshire Council has released the results of a recent ‘call for sites’, which identifies areas of land for possible development in and around...
This New Beginners Walk in Sandy meets every Tuesday starting on 31st May to 2nd August - and more dates if successful. These short walks last approximately between 20-40 minutes and are...
Come and join us on a Guided Tour of the interior and the grounds of Sandye Place. This is now an Academy, but was formerly the manor house of Sandy Manor. The red brick mansion dates...
Even bigger and better – that was the verdict of the second Central Bedfordshire Cheering Volunteering awards evening. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the...
The council's Overview and Scrutiny committees (OSCs) monitor the work of the Council, offer challenge and provide recommendations. We are asking the public to take part in an online survey to...
Central Bedfordshire Council has published their local plan sites. A map for Sandy as well as the whole of Bedfordshire is now available to view at Sandy Town Council Offices at 10 Cambridge...
The Child Sexual Exploitation Campaign will run until the 19 June 2016. It will give parents advice about the signs to look out for that their child might be a victim of CSE and what to do...
You will now be able to report highways issues more quickly and easily and track the progress through a new online system which we’ve launched in partnership with Ringway Jacobs. ...
Changes to key political posts on Central Bedfordshire Council have been announced at the authority’s annual meeting (19 May) Cllr Steve Dixon is taking over from Mark Versallion as...
Road: The Baulk, Beeston Application from: George Pearson Highways UK 07872 055 609 Reason: Reconstruction of Carriageway Length affected: From junction of Lime Ave to the...
Central Bedfordshire Council are asking residents to have their say on potential changes to bus services. The council currently subsidise or partially fund 53% of bus routes in Central...
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are working with the Alzheimer’s Society during Dementia Awareness Week, 15 – 21 May, to encourage people who are concerned about dementia to...
More than 500 volunteers attended a special church service to celebrate the role that volunteers and voluntary organisations play across Bedfordshire. The service of thanksgiving and...
You don’t have to be a good cook to foster – that’s according to children and young people already in foster care. The nation may once again have gone cooking mad as the...
Over the next six weeks, Central Bedfordshire Council is asking local people to take part in an online survey and share their opinions on what areas of their services their overview and scrutiny...
Due to the very inclement weather today's Sandy Town Council's Guided Walk the Woodbury Hall and Tetworth Hall Walk has been cancelled. A new date has been arranged for...
Grab yourself a free ticket and come and join in the fun! That’s the message to anyone who hasn’t yet booked a free ticket to this year’s Cheering Volunteering event. ...
From May 18th there will be a new improved online reporting system for highway issues. The new system will be quicker, more accurate and provide better feedback. The new reporting system...
Following the count last week, it has been confirmed that Kathryn Holloway has been elected to the post and the full election results are available on the Luton Borough Council website....
Book now and join us on the next Guided Walk 'The ‘Woodbury Hall and Tetworth Hall Estates Walk’ This takes place on Wednesday, 18th May meeting at Everton Parish Church at...
The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service (formerly Bedfordshire Adult Skills and Community Learning Service, or BASCL) has been rated 'Good' following its March 2016 Ofsted...
At the Annual Meeting of Sandy Town Council on Monday 9th May 2016 Cllr Colin Osborne was elected as Mayor and Cllr Michael Scott will serve as his Deputy. He takes over from Cllr Will...
Drop by the Dementia Community Roadshow on Wednesday, 11th May in the Market Square, Sandy from 10am to 4pm for information about dementia and support in this...
Road: Rivermead Gardens, Sandy Application from: Jason Hackett – RingwayJacobs 0300 300 8049 Reason: Carriageway Resurfacing Length affected: WHOLE LENGTH Date:...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s ‘Just Ask’ project is taking to the road again this week – to give residents the chance to find out more about social care, health and...
Road: Brickhill Road, Sandy Application from: Chris Harding – Mervyn Lambert 01953 688 211 Reason: Installation of Water & Gas Connections Length affected:...
A rogue managing agent who tried to force out his tenants by filling the stopcock chamber with cement so that they would have no running water has been sentenced in court. Gurdial Singh...
Sandy Information Centre have arranged Guided Walks and the Autumn/Winter Talks for this year. They will be as follows:- GUIDED WALKS a. A Walk...
Health and social care leaders in Central Bedfordshire have set out plans to use a £20.5million fund to address key challenges of reducing unplanned hospital admissions whilst also improving...
It’s good news for children starting school across Central Bedfordshire in September with 94 per cent of applicants allocated a place at their first preference school. Today is...
Thursday 21 April 2016 From 6.45pm in the Market Square, Sandy Live music & refreshments from 6.45pm Procession to top of the Pinnacle 7.30pm Beacon lighting at...
Charles Whitbread has been appointed to the Office of the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire. Mr Whitbread was officially appointed at a ceremony held at All Saints Church, in Southill, last...
Sandy Town Council Annual Town Meeting Monday 25th April 2016 at 7.30pm Theatre Hall, Sandy Upper School, Engayne Avenue Public open meeting for everyone who lives or works in Sandy and...
Do something incredible today, foster for your Local Authority. Did you know that you could receive up to £650 per week as a foster carer with Central Bedfordshire Council? We are...
We are reviewing our Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy and we want you to have you say on our recommendations. The policy contains details of grants and loans the Council can provide...
The Community Services & Environment Committee meeting on Monday 4 April 2016 has been cancelled. The next meeting of this committee will be held on Monday 16 May 2016.
Following the success of last year’s event, Cheering Volunteering returns this June – and there are just a couple of weeks left to send in your nominations. The awards and...
Three veterans who helped to liberate France during the Second World War have been presented with the country’s highest honour. Richard Edward Wood and Gerald Lucas Halfacre, both...
Road: Footpath from St Neots Road to Girtford Underpass Sandy Application from: Caroline-Jane Pateman – Amey 0300 300 8049 Reason: Repair to signage after RTA Length...
Pupils from six Central Bedfordshire schools were the first in the UK to see a hard-hitting new play about domestic abuse in teenage relationships. Teenagers at Redborne, All Saints,...
This Arson Awareness Week (21st to 27th March 2016), Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, together with the Arson Prevention Forum, are calling on everyone to play their part in tackling...
Amey are working on behalf of Highways England to replace the vehicle-activated warning signs on the A1 near Sandy. This work will replace a missing sign and repair the currently faulty sign...
Across Central Bedfordshire, groups of residents, town and parish councils and local organisations turned out in force and with national pride to Clean for the Queen, the nationwide tidy-up event...
The third of this year's Sandy Information Point's Autumn/Winter Talks has now been arranged. It will be will be given by well known Sandy businessman Mr Richard Banks. He will speak...
There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about who can and can’t foster or adopt. You may think that if you don’t own your own home, or are single or in a civil partnership,...
Almost all pupils transferring to secondary and upper schools across Central Bedfordshire in September have been granted their first choice. Today is National Secondary Offer Day, when...
Four people associated with Bedfordshire’s cadet forces have been presented with prestigious awards. The quartet received Certificates for Meritorious Service from HM Lord-Lieutenant of...
Bedfordshire recipients of honours in the New Year Honours List have had their achievements celebrated at a special ceremony. The event, at Jordan’s Mill, near Broom, was led by HM...
Central Bedfordshire Council is calling for submissions of land that could be developed into housing or employment uses, as part of its new Local Plan. The ‘Call for Sites’ is one...
Central Bedfordshire Council in is line to receive more than £86,000 towards crime prevention after a court ordered a convicted timeshare fraudster to hand over his assets. That’s...
The Council has today launched its vision for a new Local Plan with a video that offers a glimpse into the Central Bedfordshire of tomorrow. Combining a blend of shots filmed in and around...
Please see here and here for posters.
See here for documents relating to the 73 bus consultation.
Following government changes to council funding, in order to protect front-line services, Executive councillors have recommended a 3.95 per cent rise in council tax for 2016/17 that will be put to...
Sandy Town Council has received an award as part of the Local Council Award Scheme. This award recognises that the council achieves good practice in governance, community engagement and council...
Take part in our fatigued driving competition for a chance to win this refreshing hamper. The aim of the competition is to raise awareness of tired driving. Everyone knows the dangers of...
Hundreds of residents have already had their say on Central Bedfordshire Council’s spending plans for the next financial year and there is still time for you to have your say before the...
http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/school-placesProposals to create new specialist provision for children with autism spectrum condition have been approved. The decision by Central...
No form of sexual abuse or sexual violence is ever OK – this is our message as we support the first Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (1-7 February). We and our partners...
At a meeting on Monday 18 January 2016 Sandy Town Council confirmed that its total annual precept for 2016/17 will be set at £517,647. The average Band D tax payer in Sandy will face an...
Winnie the Pooh’s 90th birthday, a worldwide Harry Potter party and an exclusive author event will feature in a three-day Central Bedfordshire celebration that culminates on National...
Biggleswade Household Waste Recycling Centre in Bells Brook, will open to the public at 9am on Monday, 15 February. The Biggleswade redevelopment was part of a wider investment by the council...
January is the time of year when many of us think about losing some weight, getting into shape and detoxing. However, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Trading Standards team is warning...
Please see attached for further details about the health & wellbeing event for young people being held on Wednesday 17 February 2016.
Think of an emergency responder and you may picture someone from the council, the Army or a charity such as the Red Cross. However, there are many different people who help out when...
Central Bedfordshire residents are urged to have their say on council spending plans for the next financial year, as outlined in the budget proposals discussed in today’s (12 January)...
There will be two way lights installed on Bedford Road, Sandy in the next hour for a gas escape. They will be manually controlled from 1530 – 2000 and again in the morning from...
Nominations are now open for this year’s Central Bedfordshire Cheering Volunteering Awards. The awards and celebration evening is being held at the Grove Theatre, in Dunstable, on...
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is currently setting its budget for 2016/17 to fund the Fire and Rescue Service across the county. We’d like your views on whether our proposed...
We have published our spending plans for next year and we are now asking residents and others for their views on our proposals. On Monday (4 January) we began to consult with residents about...
Residents are invited to a meeting about child and adolescent mental health services in Bedfordshire. It will take place next Monday (11 January) and offers a chance for service users to...
Central Bedfordshire Council is urging residents to choose their New Year’s resolution nice and early and call time on harmful drinking in time for Dry January. Dry January is an...
England’s Economic Heartland – a pioneering alliance which aims to boost prosperity through co-ordinating investment in infrastructure and service delivery – is set to...
A new defibrillator case has been ordered to replace the existing case which is located outside the Sandy library on the high street. The case was broken when urgent access to the...
It may be a merry season but if Christmas is proving to be a wake-up call when it comes to your drinking then local support is available to help you make a change for the better. Central...
Excitement about the new Star Wars film may have reached fever pitch – but that’s not the only thing spreading across this nation this December. It’s winter time, and that can...
“Thank you for helping my mummy.” That’s just one of many grateful messages sent to the Stop Smoking Service at Central Bedfordshire Council, who are urging smokers to quit...
Hoverboards may be a must-have present this year, but if you’re not careful then they could lead to your Christmas going up in smoke. Central Bedfordshire Council’s Trading...
Following the success of this year’s event, Cheering Volunteering will return in 2016. The first Central Bedfordshire Cheering Volunteering event took place at the Grove Theatre, in...
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP CAMPAIGN DAY ONE – Burglary Prevention 11th December Buy it, wrap it, hide it – don’t let others steal your...
Work to redevelop Ampthill Household Waste Recycling Centre in Abbey Lane will start in the New Year after the Biggleswade site reopens. The site will be temporarily closed for up to six months to...
A Central Bedfordshire Council social work practice manager proved that she is a cut above after winning a national social work award. Tracie, who retrained as a social worker having...
‘Keep Learning’ to boost feelings of happiness and wellbeing and help ward off depression and anxiety: that’s the message from Central Bedfordshire Council and its partners as...
Please see here for details of the Ivel Sprinter service and timetable.
Sandy Library has celebrated its golden anniversary – 50 years of service after it first opened its doors to the public. The Rolling Stones were riding high at the top of the pop charts...
Sandy ward councillors Caroline Maudlin, Peter Smith and Tracey Stock will be holding a series of help and advice surgeries in the coming months. The first will take place at Lloyds...
The council’s trading standards officers are often required to follow their nose as they sniff out rogue traders across Central Bedfordshire. But the team had some help during a...
Hundreds of balloons will be released tomorrow to mark the start of 16 days of action to raise awareness of domestic and sexual abuse and to encourage victims to ask for help. Bedfordshire...
Central Bedfordshire Council is reminding eligible residents to get their free flu vaccination to help them stay fit and healthy over the winter. Free vaccinations help to protect people who...
Central Bedfordshire Council is supporting Carers’ Rights Day today (20 November) by promoting a new Carers’ Discount Card which is designed to help unpaid family carers save...
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Sandy Town Council is now selling wooden stars which will be used to decorate our community Christmas Tree in the Market Square, Sandy. We hope that you will buy the stars and decorate them...
The Mayor of Sandy, Cllr Will Jackson, will be holding a Christmas Carol Service for the residents of Sandy at St Swithun's Church on Saturday 19 December 2015 at 4pm. All are welcome to...
If you are looking for a stellar night out then remember to check the stars before you book. All businesses across Central Bedfordshire where people can eat or buy food – so...
If you are looking for employment, training, volunteering or apprenticeship opportunities then come along to the Biggleswade jobs fair and get the help and support you need. The event will...
When was your last alcohol-free day? That’s one of the questions that Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedford Borough Council and their new shared drug and alcohol service provider will be...
Central Bedfordshire Council urges local residents to make sure they don’t lose the chance to have their say in the Police and Crime Commissioner elections, taking place next May. Over...
Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting bids from town councils for a slice of £4million in capital funding to help reinvigorate their market towns. The Market Town Regeneration Fund...
It’s easy to think that you will never be affected by flooding, but the fact is that you could be. Flooding takes many forms – from surface water flooding to rivers bursting...
National Consumer Week is taking place from 2-6 November and the question being asked is: do you know your new rights? It follows a significant law change at the start of this month when...
Research shows that areas where Neighbourhood Watch operates are less likely to be targeted by burglars. Interested in joining? We will be in Sandy to provide more information about the...
Make sure you’re recycling the right things and that it’s clean and free of contamination otherwise it could end up going to landfill. That’s the message to Central...
Residents are warned not to end up out of pocket to telephone fraudsters offering a council tax rebate. Central Bedfordshire Council has issued the warning after being made aware of rogue...
The Friends of Sandy Christmas Lights, a team of volunteers made up of local residents and town council staff and councillors, would like to invite all the residents of Sandy and the surrounding...
The AGM of the Sandy Carnival Association was held at the Roundabout Club, Sandy on Tuesday 6th October 2015. Hayley Stewart (Carnival Association Chair) presented cheques to the following...
Next week is National Adoption Week (19-25 October) and the council is appealing for more residents to help give children here a new start in life. We have been very fortunate to have had...
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) was named as Fire Service of the Year in the national Spirit of Fire Awards that were announced in early October. The Awards, organised by The Fire...
“You’re never sure how people will react: sometimes you get boys shouting out, sometimes you find girls crying at the end and sometimes there is a stunned silence.” So...
Working with others to help develop the local economy, helping people to stay healthy and independent, building strong communities and providing quality services that deliver value for money are...
On Monday 12 October at 8am UK Power Network will be excavating the entrance to the car park to find a fault which has occurred. They do not know how long this work will...
Parents across Central Bedfordshire are invited to take part in a host of free activities with their children. There is everything from football fun and bike maintenance sessions to baby...
A builder has been ordered to pay more than £1,400 after admitting fly-tipping waste on a business park in Sandy. Christopher Hurwood, of East Road, Sandy, appeared at Bedford...
Central Bedfordshire Council has been praised by the government for the success of its two-year-old funding programme. The council’s Early Years team has been working hard to...
It was full steam ahead as more than 120 young people enjoyed an evening of celebration and fun at this year’s Central Bedfordshire Looked-After Children and Care Leavers Achievement...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive has agreed to plans to improve provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities at three of its schools. Yesterday’s...
Residents can help their garden to grow and reduce their waste by taking advantage of some great offers to get composting. The weather is still mild at the moment and gardens blooming but...
Bedfordshire residents recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List have been presented with their awards at a special ceremony. HM Lord-Lieutenant Helen Nellis...
Central Bedfordshire’s foster carers do an incredible job helping to give children a start in life which they may not otherwise have had. And their efforts have been celebrated with a...
Central Bedfordshire’s Full of Life Festival for Older People takes place on Friday 2 October 2015, with plenty of fun activities including music, Egyptian dancing, and free refreshments...
The Mayor will be holding a Charity Dinner and Dance at the Holiday Inn on Friday 6 November 2015. Money raised will go towards the Mayors chosen charities, which this year are - Sandy Girl...
Central Bedfordshire Council has cautioned that thousands of would-be voters could be missing out as 37,000 households have yet to return forms which help the council to identify new people who...
Sandy ward councillors Caroline Maudlin, Peter Smith and Tracey Stock will be holding a series of help and advice surgeries in the town over the coming months – with the first taking place...
People who use the Speech, Language and Communication service in Bedfordshire are being asked for their views on how it meets users’ needs. The service offers help and treatment to...
Central Bedfordshire Council has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week, which runs from 14-20 September. The council’s Trading Standards team will be raising awareness of gas safety...
From today, anyone seeking advice about domestic and sexual abuse can access a user-friendly website aimed at aiding victims, survivors and professionals. The Bedfordshire Domestic &...
Sandy Town Council co-opted four new members at a meeting on Monday 19 August 2015. There were six candidates who stood for co-option and the Town Mayor Cllr Anthony Jackson would...
Central Bedfordshire Council is taking action to reduce predicted raised pollution levels in parts of Ampthill and Sandy. The council’s regular air quality monitoring across the region...
On Wednesday 9 September 2015, HM The Queen becomes the longest reigning British monarch. And Bedfordshire residents are invited to mark the milestone at a service of prayers and...
We’ve had some fantastic A-level results across Central Bedfordshire, but if you are aged 16 to 19 and have no course, job or apprenticeship lined up then there are plenty of different...
The Council is in negotiations with Central Bedfordshire Council to secure a site for allotments which it is hoped will be available by early spring 2016. Plots of ten poles (250 square...
Sandy Town Council has received notification that the non -operational pelican crossing on the high street in front of Shannon Court is going to be replaced with a new zebra crossing. ...
From fabulous foster carers to fathers who have overcome personal struggles to spend more time with their children, this year’s Great Dads award proved that there are many different ways of...
Please see here for information regarding of the temporary closure of Biggleswade Tidy Tip.
Road: St Neots Rd, Sandy Application from: Amey for CBC – Glenn Peet – 03003008049 Reason: Dig & Investigation Works Length affected: From A1 to Pym’s...
As a result of there being insufficient nominations for the seats on Sandy Town Council at the elections on 7th May, there are now four vacancies for members to represent the Ivel and Pinnacle...
A project to promote reading for pleasure and making art inspired by books returns to Central Bedfordshire Libraries this summer with an exciting new event – ‘Read Me! Awesome Art and...
Residents are being asked to help elderly and vulnerable people living in their area by putting themselves forward as a Nominated Neighbour. The scheme is run by Central Bedfordshire...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Trading Standards team is calling on residents to expose scams and help stop more people from falling prey to clever cons that fleece them of thousands of...
Central Bedfordshire has issued a warning about hoax calls after a number of residents have been contacted by people claiming to be from the council. The unidentified callers say that they...
The carriageway in Allhallows is due to be resurfaced on 6 July 2015 for 1 day; the signs for this will go out 2 weeks before. Works are scheduled to take place between 8am and 6pm but...
The Mayor of Sandy, Cllr Will Jackson is delighted to announce the unveiling of a Community Defibrillator that has been installed at Sandy Library in the Market Square. Over the last year...
Ten Bedfordshire recipients have been included in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for 2015. They are: CBE Mr Peter John Gibson HORROCKS (Aspley Guise). Lately Director, BBC World...
The Mayor of Sandy, Cllr Will Jackson, has been fundraising to purchase two community defibrillators for the town. One is in place with the unveiling to be announced shortly. ...
Sandy train station celebrates its 165th year of existence in August. Yet, in more recent times, the public toilets have been abandoned and closed off, leaving an increasing amount of locals...
Anyone looking for a career in childcare is invited to a recruitment and training event next week where information and advice about working with children will be available. It is being...
This meeting has been cancelled.
We apologise for the inconvenience but this meeting is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Sandy Town Council is looking for a highly motivated clerk, to be proactive in fulfilling the Town Council's ambitions for itself and the town of Sandy. We are a Quality Council, which is...
A process to check that almost 35,000 Central Bedfordshire residents are entitled to receive a single person council tax discount begins this week. The 25 per cent discount, worth a minimum...
New council tax bills will be sent to 113,550 homes in Central Bedfordshire following the results of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s council tax referendum in which residents rejected a...
SANDY HEATH AND QUARRY WALK This Walk is the final walk of the year organised by the Sandy Information Centre and forms part of the Bedfordshire Walking Festival. The Walk goes through...
A special church service to celebrate the contributions made by voluntary organisations across the country was held by Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis. More than 300 people...
There are only three weeks to go until the Central Bedfordshire Cheering Volunteering celebration event – and free tickets are going quickly. The event is being held at The Grove...
Sandy Town Council's election was uncontested. The results for the Sandy Wards are: Beeston - Michael Scott Ivel - Max Hill ...
The Central Bedfordshire Councillors elected to Sandy are as follows: Caroline Maudlin Peter Smith Tracey Stock
The Mayor of Sandy, Cllr Will Jackson, hosted the Annual Town Meeting at Sandy Upper School on Monday 27 April 2015. Over 40 people attended. The Mayor presented the following...
The second Sandy Information Centre Autumn/Winter Talk will be held on Monday, 2nd November. it will be a Talk by Colin McCartney titled 'CONCORDE - AN INSIDE...
On Monday, 7th December Bernard O’Connor returns to Sandy to give a new Talk called TRAINING TO BE A SECRET AGENT DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. During the Second World War several...
More than 90 per cent of children starting school across Central Bedfordshire in September have been granted their first preference. Today (16 April) is National Primary Offer Day, when...
The second Sandy Information Centre Guided Walk for 2015 is called the COFFIN WALK and this takes place on Monday, 22nd June. Beeston is now part of the ancient parish of Sandy. However, it...
The second Sandy Information Centre Guided Walk takes place on Tuesday, 21st July and is called THE TEMPSFORD WALK – Part II Last year local resident and historian of Tempsford Mr...
The Sandy Information Centre third guided Walk for 2015 is a ‘GUIDED WALK AROUND OLD WARDEN VILLAGE’ and this takes place on Thursday, 6th August. In 2014 local historian...
Did you know that more than a third of your household waste can be composted? Not only will composting cut the amount of rubbish in your black bin, it also benefits everyone as composting really...
The first Sandy Information Centre Autumn/Winter Talk will be held on Tuesday, 6th October and is a Talk by David Fowler, who for the past two years has given Talks about Cardington and the...
A total of 159 candidates will be vying for 59 seats on Central Bedfordshire Council in next month’s election. That is after the deadline for candidates to withdraw from the race passed at...
Youth organisations from across Bedfordshire were out in force last weekend to showcase the opportunities which they offer young people across the county. The ten organisations which make...
Come to Sandy's Annual Town Meeting which will take place on Monday 27 April 2015 at 7.30 pm at Sandy Upper School. Everyone who lives and works in the town is welcome to attend and have their...
The journey towards adulthood is challenging for all – especially for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. That’s why Central Bedfordshire Council has...
Businesses on the Middlefields Industrial Estate have voted against plans to make the area a Business Improvement District (BID). Following a ballot yesterday, only 42 per cent of...
Central Bedfordshire is cheering the inspirational volunteers who make a huge difference to their communities and to the lives of individual people by giving their time and talents to help...
Plans to tackle homelessness in Central Bedfordshire over the next five years have been approved at a meeting of the council’s Executive today (31 March). The Homelessness Strategy...
Smokers who want to kick the habit in Central Bedfordshire are invited to visit the new-look SmokeFree Bedfordshire website, which offers all the help and support needed to ditch cigarettes for...
Central Bedfordshire Council is encouraging local residents who have not yet registered to vote to have a say on who represents them nationally and locally by going online now to register. ...
Central Bedfordshire Council has secured £50,000 of government funding which will help food, drink and farming businesses to set up and expand in the Biggleswade and Ivel Valley area. ...
Due to the temporary absence of the Clerk the HR Committee have taken on the role as line managers for the Sandy Town Council staff. This has meant that we have increased the number and...
Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Parliament has unveiled its priorities for the next 12 months in its 2015/16 manifesto. At the manifesto launch yesterday evening (23 March), members...
Three young people have received a qualification in recognition for their work in helping to train some of Central Bedfordshire Council’s social workers. Charlotte Chapman, Emily...
Children are incredibly internet savvy these days. And while that can be a great thing for helping them to learn and keep in touch with friends via social media, it can also cause concerns for...
The council is reminding any residents who are facing financial difficulties to seek one of the many sources of help available, without delay. There are plenty of organisations that offer...
A new telephone and web-based service has been launched in Central Bedfordshire offering free, high-quality information and answers to questions for local people. Its aim is to make getting...
Planned changes to the route of the number 73 bus in Sandy have been deferred until late May. The existing timetable and route will remain in place until then. Bus operator...
Central Bedfordshire Council is launching an awareness campaign next week to make children and their parents alert to the signs of child sexual exploitation. The Children’s Services...
As from 17 March 2015 these are the revised opening hours for Sandy Town Council and Information Centre. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am - 2pm.
At Sandy Town Council's Policy, Finance and Resources Committee meeting held on February 16 members received a presentation from Mark Fensome of Central Bedfordshire Council which is working...
Sandy Town Council is looking to sell its board table which is currently housed on its property. The table is an exceptionally fine Cuban mahogany and dates from 1850. It is 5 ft wide...
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Trading Standards team has warned residents to be alert to bogus callers on their doorstep. It comes following a spate of incidents in the south-east of...
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Sandy Tourist Information Centre has arranged a very rare opportunity to undertake a guided tour of the interior of the beautiful mansion and...
Do you know someone who has made Sandy a better place to live? It might be someone who works in the town and is always cheerful and kind or someone who has contributed voluntary time and...
Come to Sandy's Annual Town Meeting which will take place on Monday 27 April 2015 at 7.30 pm at Sandy Upper School. Everyone who lives and works in the town is welcome to attend and...
Central Bedfordshire residents are being encouraged to give up a few hours of their time each week to help others. There are many different ways that people of all ages and backgrounds can take...
The internet can be a minefield these days, and now parents are being urged to make sure they know what they children are looking at online. To mark Safer Internet Day tomorrow (10...
It is time to elect three parent governor representatives on the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the council has sent letters to all parent governors of schools...
Streetlife, the local social network, has a simple aim: to help people make the most of where they live by connecting with their neighbours. The website provides a free and easy place to...
Crafty children can head to a host of different Central Bedfordshire libraries this month for some half-term holiday fun. There are a range of different free activities taking place at...
Businesses from Middlefield Industrial Estate have launched their plan to turn the Sandy industrial estate into a Business Improvement District. Businesses from across the area have formed...
Road: B1042 Potton Rd, Sandy Application from: Amey for CBC – Jason Hackett - 03003008049 Reason: Re-texturing Date: The closure is expected to take place onThursday...
Please note that Tourist Information Centre will now close on a Saturday, therefore the opening times will be:- Monday 10.00am to 3.00pm Tuesday 10.00am to 3.00pm Wednesday 10.00am to...
Carers in Central Bedfordshire are being urged to get a free flu vaccination this winter to protect themselves and those in their care. Flu is an ever changing virus, which can lead to...
Due to weather conditions the Sandy Tourist Information Centre’s New Year Walk called the LOWFIELDS, HEATH AND LODGE WALK had to be cancelled on Friday, 9th January. Please note that this...
Following an extensive public consultation involving some 2,500 residents, Central Bedfordshire Council’s members have developed a draft budget for 2015/16. As a key stakeholder of the...
Look out for your neighbours Get to know your neighbours. They will know who shouldn't be around your home and garden when you're away. Perhaps you could start a Neighbourhood Watch or...
Central Bedfordshire residents are being urged to sign up for an alcohol-free January to enjoy the benefits associated with cutting out the booze. Dry January is an opportunity to reflect on...
As a result of illness, the Working Party has not been able to finalise its report on the Cemetery Regulations and therefore Item 8(i) isbeing withdrawn from the Policy Finance & Resources...
During the Christmas period Sandy Tourist Information Centre's opening hours will be:- Wednesday, 24th December 2014 - TIC Open 10am - 12 noon. We will then be closed...
Shake off those excesses of the Christmas festivities and come and enjoy a New Year Walk on Friday, 9th January called the THE LOWFIELDS, HEATH & LODGE WALK This is a Winter...
After a long period of reflection and debate Sandy Town Council has taken the difficult decision to integrate its Tourist Information Centre so as to concentrate its resources on other areas...
Sandy Town Council offices will be closed to the public at the following times during the Christmas period: Tuesday 23 December 2014 - Council office closed 1 pm Wednesday 24 December...
A report in the Biggleswade Chronicle of Friday 19 December contains a number of factual errors which the Town Council wishes to correct. Mr Michael Groom's resignation was...
Sandy Town Council regrets to announce the immediate resignation of Ms Teresa Cole and Mr Michael Groom from their office as Town Councillors and thanks them for the work they have contributed...
This year for the first time, the Mayor of Sandy in conjunction with St Swithun’s Church is holding a carol service for the town of Sandy on Sunday 21 December 2014 at 6pm at St...
Thank you very much to all the amazing community volunteers who worked their socks off to put on our Christmas Lights switch on event on Sunday 30 November 2014. Sandy volunteers...
There will be an extraordinary meeting of Sandy Town Council on Monday 8 December 2014 for the purpose of approving an urgen item of capital expenditure only. Members of the public are...
Don't forget the Sandy Christmas Lights switch on is this Sunday 30 November 2014. Our community Christmas event starts from 1 pm with craft stalls and entertainment in the Market...
’16 days of Action’, is an international campaign that aims to raise awareness about violence as a human rights issue at a local, national and international level. The 16 Days of...
The fifth edition of the Sandy Local magazine which is published by the Villager with assistance from the Tourist Information Centre is now available and will be posted through all...
This mysterious and intriguing installation appeared at Pinnacle Hill, Sandy over the weekend. It is the work of British artist Andy Holden whose work has been exhibited across Europe but...
Road: Market Square, Pleasant Place and Cambridge Road, Sandy Application from: Sandy Town Council – 01767 681491 ...
Road: B1042 Potton Rd, Sandy Application from: Amey for CBC – Silv Chelaru - 03003008049 Reason: Resurfacing Date: The closure is expected to take place from Monday 24th...
In October 2014 Cllr Colin Osborne, MBE completed 40 years of continuous public service as a Sandy Town Councillor. The occasion was marked in the Town Council offices on Monday 3 November...
Our Christmas Lights will be switched on at a community event on Sunday 30 November 2014. Please see poster for further details.
We again welcome David Fowler who will speak about ’The Rise and Fall of the Cardington Airships’. David gave this talk last November, but such was the great interest that we had to...
HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE WEIGHT RESTRICTION IN THE ST NEOTS ROAD AREA, SANDY Reason for the proposal: The proposed Order is considered necessary on the grounds of promoting road safety and...
As this year marks the centenary of the beginning of the First World War local historian and author Steve Fuller is coming to speak about different local aspects of the Great War. This...
1st Sandy Scouts annual Bonfire and Firework display. its not described as the ' The biggest and best in the district' for nothing!. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the...
What are your local police up to? Look here for a full report of Bedfordshire Police's recent successful Operation VISION in Sandy. Local community policing officer, Sgt Gary...
Are you visually impaired and would you like to use a computer or other IT devices? Maybe we can help! Sight Concern Bedfordshire runs weekly IT sessions for visually impaired people in...
The Friends of Sandy Christmas Lights are holding a quiz night on Tuesday 28 October 2014 at 8.30pm at The Sir William Peel in Sandy. £5 per team (maximum of 4). No need to book...
Bedfordshire Police are warning residents across the county to be on their guard after the clocks go back this weekend providing easy pickings for burglars. Traditionally the number of...
Don't forget the fantastic Sangerstevne Choral Festival this Saturday 18 October 2014 from 1.30 pm at St Swithuns Church. This is a unique event in our part of the world as the...
Central Bedfordshire Council has acted on feedback from a public consultation in Sandy about proposed changes to the route of the 73 bus service. The authority is still looking...
Due to circumstances beyond our control Sandy Town Council has been obliged to postpone the planned complaints committee meeting due to be held tonight Monday 13 October 2014 at 7 pm in the...
The edition of the Biggleswade Chroncile published on Friday 10 October 2014 may give some residents a misleading picture of Sandy Town Council's position. Co-option of new councillor ...
Please see attached poster for details of Sandy Upper School's Open Evening on Thursday 9 October 2014.
For the fifth year, Sandy Tourist Information Centre has published a Sandy Calendar and these have now arrived in the TIC. The Sandy TIC Calendar for 2015 has various colour views of Sandy,...
Bedfordshire Police have notified us that there has been an increase in domestic burglaries in our area over the last week. Please be extra vigilant in keep your property secured and...
Please note the following timings for the Remembrance Parade and Service on Sunday 9 November 2014. 10.30am - The Remembrance Parade will muster at Swan Lane (off Bedford Road), Sandy. ...
Unfortunately the Race Night scheduled for Saturday 25 October 2014 has had to be cancelled due to lack of response. However the next Mayoral event is in the planning stages. So watch...
A review of Sandy Town Council's burial regulations was agreed at a meeting of council on 22 September 2014. A working group of sevem councillors will review the regulations and...
The Tourist Information Centre is selling tickets for the 1st Sandy Scouts annual Bonfire and Firework display. - ' The biggest and best in the district'. To be held at the...
Trading Standards have published a list of useful telephone numbers which may assist local residents to check the identities of doorstep cold callers who purport to be from energy or water...
For the fifth year, Sandy Tourist Information Centre has published a Sandy Calendar. The Sandy TIC Calendar for 2015 has various colour views of Sandy, including Winter at The Lodge, Sandy...
Over 40 people attended a public consultation meeting arranged by Sandy Town Council on Thursday 11 September 2014. The meeting was arranged after a request from electors who...
The casual vacancy for a Town Councillor in Pinnacle Ward will be filled by co-option at a meeting of the Town Council on 22 September 2014. Three candidates have...
Sandy Town Mayor Cllr Will Jackson warmly invites you to the council chamber on Friday 19 September 2014 between 10 am and 12 noon.This is a chance to chat to the...
In conjunction with events to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Normandy landings, the Government of France has advised the Ministry of Defence that it wishes to award the Legion d’Honneur to...
Don't forget to visit Sandy Show on Saturday 16 August 2014 to see displays of prize winning fruit, vegetables, floral art, baking, preserves, wines and beers and more. There will...
BBC Three Counties Radio will be broadcasting from Sandy in the near future as part of their "Big Tour". If you've got a story to tell then look out for the production team who...
From time to time in recent months we have received complaints about unpleasant odours in Sandy. If you want to complain about an odour the Envionment Agency has a 24 hours reporting...
Many members of the local community attended the Lights Out candlelight vigil at Sandy War Memorial on 4 August 2014. Organisers estimated that over 90 members...
The council is aware of public concern about enforcement action recently taken in the cemetery and has been listening to the views which have already been expressed about it. If...
Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council along with the support of Bedfordshire Police are conducting a promotional Speed Watch tour from 18th – 22nd...
Sandy Royal British Legion is encouraging everyone to turn off their lights between 10pm and 11pm tonight leaving only a single light or candle for this symbolic act of reflection and...
The Town Council has recently been critcised in the press and other local media for its longstanding policy of not permitting solar lights, planters, toys and trinkets to be placed on graves...
TIC Autumn/Winter Talks This year we have again arranged three Talks and these are as follows:- The Life and Times of Francis Pym Monday, 13th October at...
Central Bedfordshire Community Safety Partnership, Bedfordshire Police and partners are working hard to help combat nuisance motorcyle problems that are affecting local residents. We are...
We are sorry we have had to take some play equipment out of action in Bedford Road Recreation Ground. This is a temporary precaution and we hope to have the equipment back in...
The Bedfordshire Walking Festival takes place every year. In 2014 it will run between 6th September and 14th September Whether you are resident in the county or have travelled here we hope you...
A number of unions will be calling on their members to take one day strike action on Thursday 10 July. While the council is working to minimise disruption to local services arising from the strike...
Sharon Walsh has resigned as a member of Sandy Town Council with immediate effect. The resignation has created a casual vacancy in the Pinnacle Ward. Which will be filled by...
Please see link below for the CBC's Councillors Newsletter. CBC Councillors Newsletter
“ The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime." Lights Out is an invitation to everyone in the UK to turn off their lights on Monday 4th...
Sandy Town Council has received a petition signed by more than 180 residents of Beeston requesting provision of a pedestrian footpath on the edge of Beeston Green. This land...
Young drivers from across Central Bedfordshire and Luton are being encouraged to improve their driving knowledge and skills in July, as part of an initiative designed to reduce road...
Recently some residents have been noticing unpleasant and strong smells in the air in different parts of the town. The odours may emanate from a waste managemet site in...
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking for your views on introducing a series of Dog Control Orders that would help promote responsible dog ownership in the area. The Orders cover a...
The Everton Walk which was due to take place on Friday, 9th May was cancelled due to the inclement weather and the possible dangers underfoot to walkers. The date of the walk has been ...
Community Groups working to make Sandy a better place to live and work can apply to Sandy Community First for small community grants which will help with their activities. Follow this link...
Fingers crossed for good weather on Saturday 14 June when there will be fun for all the family at the Sandy Festival. Sandy Town Council thanks the organisers for all their hard work in...
On Sunday 3 August, Bedford Road and the High Street will be closed between the hours of 10.30 am and 11.00 am, due to the WW1 Commemoration Parade. The road will be closed from the A1 Roundabout...
Sandy Town Council is looking for a temporary office administrator to join our small office team on a 6 month (minimum) temporary contract. The successful candidate will have strong administrative...
A new guide to Sandy and north east Bedfordshire written by the Tourist Information Centre has been published by "The Villager". The guide includes articles about...
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced that in future “Good Samaritans and community heroes” will have the law on their side. The government is taking action to support the...
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking the local community to have their say on proposals for a 'green corridor' around Sandy.The consultation is open until Monday, 23 June. You can...
The following roads will be closed at staggered intervals on Saturday 14 June between 1pm-2.30pm: All Saints Way, Western Way, London Road, St Neots Road, High Street, Park Road, St Swithun's...
At a pre-launch event for the Sandy Good Neighbours Scheme on Friday 16 May, it was revealed that 103 people from Sandy and Beeston have offered to give others in the community a helping hand. ...
At the annual meeting of Sandy Town Council on Monday 19 May 2014 Cllr Will Jackson was elected as Town Mayor of Sandy. Cllr David Sharman will serve as his Deputy. Cllr Jackson...
Sandy Town Council closed the public conveniences in the town centre car park for a temporary period. This was because we have experienced persistent problems with anti-social behaviour,...
This week is noise action week! As the summer weather starts to arrive please think about how your activities affect other people in the neighbourhood. We all hear noise from...
Please note that the offices at 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy will be closed from 4pm on Friday 23 May 2014 until 9.30am on Tuesday 27 May 2014.
Many Sandy residents remain concerned about issues to do with highways, eg the impact of the A1 and the risk of a serious accident on it, increased HGVs in Beeston and in Sandy High...
The Mayor of Sandy, Cllr Susan Sutton, hosted the Annual Town Meeting at Sandy Upper School on Monday 12 May 2014. Over 70 people attended. The Mayor presented the following awards: ...
Come along and meet your MP Alistair Burt, the Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council Cllr James Jamieson and Sandy Ward Cllrs Caroline Maudlin & Naomi Sheppard. This meeting is an...
Deadline approaching . . . . . The casual vacancies for new Town Councillors for Fallowfield Ward and Pinnacle Ward will be filled by co-option at the annual meeting of the Town...
Come to Sandy's Annual Town Meeting which will take place on Monday 12 May 2014 at 7.30 pm at Sandy Upper School. Everyone who lives and works in the town is welcome to attend and have their...
The Everton Walk was due to take place on Friday, 9th May . Due to the inclement weather and the possible dangers underfoot to walkers it has been decided to cancel the walk. The date of the...
The fourth year of local history talks arranged by Sandy Tourist Information Centre will take place over the Autumn and Winter period 2014. All three Talks will take...
Do you want to make things happen in Sandy? Sandy Town Council will try to help support local community groups and organisations working to make Sandy a good place to live and...
Please tell us about your World War I Centenary commemoration event. We are compiling a list of local events to advertise on our Sandy World War I page. You can also find out more...
We know that many Sandy residents are concerned about issues to do with highways, eg the impact of the A1 and the risk of a serious accident on it, increased HGVs in Beeston and in Sandy...
All members of the public and press are welcome to attend meetings of Sandy Town Council, in fact they have a legal right to do so under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960. ...
The casual vacancy for a Town Councillor in Fallowfield Ward will be filled by co-option at the annual meeting of the Town Council on 19 May 2014. It is not yet known whether the casual...
Sandy Town Council has 25 2.5m x 2.5 m pop up garden shelters or gazebos. These can be made available for hire by named community groups based in Sandy (not by individuals or businesses -...
Jonathan Whitehurst, Deputy Clerk of Sandy Town Council will be leaving our employment at the beginning of May 2014 and taking up a new post at another Town Council. Sandy Town Mayor,...
Check your town councillors' attendance records for 2013-2014
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Ken Lynch has resigned as a member of Sandy Town Council with immediate effect. The resignation has created a casual vacancy in the Pinnacle Ward. Which will be filled by co-option or,...
Bedfordshire Police are asking residents to ensure they lock vehicles after recent thefts where vans in particular were targeted. Thieves broke in to vans to steal power tools, sat navs, parts and...
Sandy Town Council Mayor, Susan Sutton, writes about the pitfalls and the responsibility of becoming a councillor. "We are again in the circumstance of a vacancy for a Councillor for...
An update to the Sandy and Beeston Town Plan is currently being prepared. Comments on the draft update are invited by the Town Plan Steering Group. A copy of the document can be...
A period of intense action culminated last week with a mass show of support for Sandy Upper School. At recent meetings, over 300 parents, prospective parents, staff, governors, representatives...
This walk was due to take place on Saturday, 24th May but has been re-arranged and will now take place on Friday, 9th May . The time of meeting at Everton parish church...
BBC One are looking for people who live in interesting homes in Sandy and the surrounding areas and would be happy to try a home swap holiday for a new TV series. Do you live in an interesting...
The fourth year of local history talks arranged by Sandy Tourist Information Centre will take place over the Autumn and Winter period 2014. Please note that dates and venues...
Representatives from the local bus company, Stagecoach East and from the Central Bedfordshire Public Transport Team will be present at Sandy Library to discuss proposals for local bus 73 which...
Mr Keith Sharp of Downing Court was co-opted as a member of Sandy Town Council at a meeting on Monday 24 February 2014. There were two candidates for co-option both of whom addressed...
In the aftermath of the recent storms you might be tempted by callers at the door who offer to repair loose roof tiles or blown down fences in return for a small fee. But be wary of agreeing...
Sandy has not been as adversely affected by flooding compared with some communities in the UK but several parts of the town have the potential for flooding. Please check the...
Central Bedfordshire Council is organising an Apprenticeships Roadshow for National Apprenticeships week. Visit their specialist teams to find out where your journey will start. For...
Sandy Town Council is now seeking candidates to be considered for co-option on to the council. Being a councillor is an unpaid, voluntary activity. Councillors make...
The first of Sandy Tourist Information Centre’s Guided Walks to be held this year is a guided tour of Sandye Place in Sandy and this will take place on Thursday, 24th April at 7pm On...
Does your community organisation or informal group need funds for a project? Sandy Community First Panel wants your applications for small grants and they want then now. The panel...
February may seem an odd time to start thinking about Christmas but planning a major public event such as the annual switch-on requires long-term planning and the team that runs the event,...
We are currently in the process of updating our community groups list and will be getting in touch with groups currently on the list to check their details. We are also looking for new...
There's plenty going on. Check our What's On page for details of local events if you are at a loose end. You can always find the What's On link in the top right...
The Secretary of State for Transport proposes to make an order prohibiting U turns in the central reservation from the southbound to the northbound carriageway of the A1 Trunk Road at New Road...
Anyone who would like to collect their Christmas stars, that were on the tree in the Market Square in December, has until Friday 31 January to do so. They are available for collection from the...
At a meeting on Monday 13 January 2014 Sandy Town Council confirmed that its total annual precept for 2014/15 will be set at £455,704. The average Band D tax payer in Sandy will face...
Sandy Mayor, Cllr Susan Sutton has joined colleagues in other Town and Parish Councils in criticising Central Bedfordshire Council. Her comments followed articles in the local press asking...
Sandy Town Council is reviewing the value for money of its CCTV provision in the town. Community safety is a high priority for the Town Council but at a meeting on 25 November 2013...
In January Sandy Town Council will be deciding on the level of the precept it will charge to local people for the services which it provides. The final decision will be made at a meeting of...
The Highways agencey has advised us that Carillion will be starting footpath repair works on the southbound footpath between Sandy roundabout and Limes Avenue. Works are due to...
The Council Offices at 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy will be closed from: 12 noon on Tuesday 24 December 2013 until Thursday 2 January 2014. The office will re-open for normal working hours on...
Council services this Christmas • Bin collections change from Saturday, 21 December • Offices close at 4.30pm on Christmas Eve, but our website is open all...
Bin collections change slightly over Christmas and the New Year. Please put your usual wheeled bin / bags out as normal by 7am on the revised collection days You can check your normal bin...
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Sandy community Christmas Fayre and Light Switch on! (Photo taken from the top of the helterskelter by Mrs Anderson)
Saturday 30 November 2013 was a sad day in the history of Sandy Allotments. The Council's allotment site at Stratford Road was finally closed to tenants and over 30 years of allotment...
This year Sandy Town Council council has introduced the ‘Star for Your Star’ initiative where people can write tributes to their loved ones on a wooden star which will then be...
The next meeting of Sandy Town Council will be on Monday 2 December at the Jenkins Pavilion, off Medusa Way and will begin at 7.45 pm. The change of venue is because the Town Council offices...
The Tourist Information Centre has arranged a Winter Walk to take place on Monday, 6th January 2014 - to shake off those winter blues and those over indulgences This Walk will take...
Sandy Town Council has been and remains supportive of the Central Bedfordshire Trading Standards No Cold Calling Zone initiative. It plays an important role in equipping residents with the...
Sandy Town Council is now selling wooden stars which will be used to decorate our community Christmas Tree in the Market Square, Sandy. We hope that you will buy the stars and decorate...
Sandy Mayor Susan Sutton was pleased to attend a continental market in the Town Centre Car Park in Sandy on Friday 9th November and Saturday 10th November. Residents were able to...
Sandy Mayor Cllrs Mrs Susan Sutton laid a memorial wreath in memory of all war dead and injured and in thankksgiving for the work of out service men and women across the word at a ceremony in...
The annual Remembrance Day Parade and wreath laying ceremony in Bedford Road will take place on Sunday 10 November at 11 am. All members of the community are welcome to attend.
On 8 November 2013 Sandy Town Council and Sandy Twinning Association will be welcoming a civic delegation from one of Sandy’s twin towns Skarszewy in Poland. The visit will last from...
When: 2nd November 2013 - 6.30pm Where: The Sand Pit, off Cambridge Road, Sandy The First Sandy Scout Group's Annual Bonfire and Firework display will take place in the...
Market traders coming from all over Europe will sell a wide variety of authentic food and hand made crafts, including olives, dry fruits and nuts, French crepes, Dutch toffee and waffles, Brittany...
Make a note in your diary now - Sunday 1 December is our Christmas Fayre and lights switch on. The fayre begins at 2 pm when Father Christmas arrives and the lights go on at 4.30...
The works will involve surveying and jetting of the drainage system near Beeston. The works will be undertaken over two weekends commencing on the evening of Saturday 26 October 2013. The...
Please note that the date of the third Sandy Tourist Information Centre Autumn - Winter Talk - 'The Bedford to Cambridge Railway' has had to be changed from the 4th...
Sandy Christmas Lights switch on will be on Sunday 1 December 2013 commencing at 2 pm. There will be a community Christmas Fayre with fairground rides, hog roast, mulled wine and chestnuts...
Over 50 people attended a talk in Sandy Town Council Chamber on 4 October 2013 about the archeological excavation at New Road (now Tesco's store). The lecture was arranged for those...
Essential carraigeway repairs will commence 15 October and are expected to take up to 2 days to complete. Works will take place between 08.00 and 18.00. New Road will be closed as a...
On Friday 27 September partner agencies from Central Bedfordshire were involved in a PRIDE IN SANDY day. The aim of the day was to provide information and support to Sandy residents about...
Due to essential maintenance work the play area in Sunderland Road Recreation Ground will be closed on Wednesday 25th September 2013 from 8am to 4pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Notice of Conclusion of audit for the year 2012/13 The external audit of Sandy Town Council's annual return and accounts was completed on 9 September 2013 and we are required to publish...
Quiz Evening with a take-away (of fish and chips, Indian curry ,rice and naan, Chinese noodles and rice, chicken and chips or pizza) Soft drinks will be available to...
Last night Sandy Town Council decided to buy an induction loop and amplification system for the council chamber at 10 Cambridge Road. The new equipment will be installed as soon as...
Sandy Town Council has been informed of the RSPB's proposal for a wind turbine at its headquarters in Sandy. The RSPB will be holding drop-in information sessions where RSPB and Ecotricity...
Sandy Town Council has no plans to close the wheels/skate boarding equipment remaining at Sunderland Road Recreation Ground. The equipment is managed and maintained by the town council at...
Staff at Sandy Town Council were interested to find a green bin full of soil in front of their gates this Monday morning with a note from a new resident explaining that as "the...
All Sandy residents are invited to a public meeting on Tuesday 3 September at 7pm at Great Barford Village Hall. concerning the Black Cat roundabout improvements. A representative of...
Very shortly the Sandy Tourist Information Centre 2014 Calendar will be on sale at the TIC. This year it includes some wonderful and some unusual photographs of Sandy including the...
On Saturday 17 July 2013 Sandy Football Club was pleased to celebrate the re--opening of its Football Pavilion at Bedford Recreation Ground. The building which is owned by Sandy Town Council...
Do you have any ideas about how Sandy should mark the centenary of the first world war? Our war memorial shows the names of many Sandy families who lost their young men in this significant...
On Saturday 10th August 2013 the Mayor of Sandy Councillor Susan Sutton cut the ribbon on the re-opening and re-naming of a popular ladies retail outlet in Sandy. Babs Morse is the new...
Read the latest news from your Police and Crime Commissioner Olly Martins here.
Don't forget that Sandy's annual horticultural show will be held this Saturday between 1 pm and 5 pm at Sandye Place Academy. More information here.
The new Tesco superstore in Sandy marked its first day of trading with an official opening ceremony and champagne reception. After months of preparation, the new store, located on Station...
It has recently been announced that the Rev Huw Davies, presently Rector of St Leonard’s, Chesham Bois ( a small town some twenty five miles north of...
Sandy Town Council would like to send congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son. We wish them all the very best for the future.
Sandy Town Mayor, Cllr Susan Sutton held a charitable dinner to support the NEED project. The NEED project is part of Kings Baptist Church, Stotfold (Charity no: 1136519). This project...
Well done to the Pinnacle Trust Schools in Sandy, Potton and Moggerhanger for Making A Difference to their communitites by working on community based tasks which will enhance...
Did you know that you usually need planning consent for banners and advertisements promoting businesses and community events ? If you want to erect a banner or put out an A...
Bedfordshire Rural Charities is working with local residents to set up a Good Neighbour (Care Scheme) to help people in the town. Lots of Sandy residents have expressed an...
Sandy Tourist Information Centre will be holding an Exhibition in Sandy Library from the 1 July to the 15 July. The display will give details of the many services offered by the Centre,...
After the rainy weather at Sandy Carnival on 15 June 2013 Sandy Town Council is offering local charities and community groups the opportunity to run a public stall at the same time as the Sandy...
The 47th Sandy Show will be held at Sandye Place Academy Sandy on Saturday, 17th August from 1pm -5pm Come to this enjoyable local annual event organised by the Sandy & District...
Road: New Road, Sandy Application from: Priority TM for Marron Civil Engineering Ltd – 020 84328732 Reason: To...
Sandy Town Mayor, Cllr Susan Sutton opened new shop Marena Gowns in Sandy last Wednesday 13 June 2013. The new bridal wear business has opened in premises in...
The National Association of Local Councils has just published a new edition of the "Good Councillor's Guide" which is a useful handbook for everyone interested in the work of...
Don't forget Sandy's fantastic annual carnival this Saturday which is to be held at Sandye Place Academy and is themed "Hurrah for Hollywood". The Carnival procession...
This show will be held on Saturday 13 July and Sunday 14 July in the grounds at Shuttleworth from 10.00 am - 5.00 pm each day. Attracting more...
Sunday 16 June 2013 Sandy Tourist Information Centre 'History Guided Walk' visiting the village of Old Warden - described as the 'prettiest...
From 2 pm to 6 pm ten gardens in the village of Beeston will be open to visitors cost £3 per adult under 13s free. Delicious refreshments and a great range of affordable plant sales...
Well done Sandy Skating Association 2000 which is organising fundraising events to help achieve the goal of replacing skate park equipment at Sunderland Road in Sandy. A car...
Sandy Town Council is looking for members of the community and organisations which would like to be involved in planning and preparing for our Christmas Lights Community Switch on...
Come to the Farmers' Market on Saturday for delicious food and produce from local businesses such as Wobbly Bottom cheese, freshly made local bread, cakes and many more all on...
Pick up after your pooch Central Bedfordshire Council are asking dog owners to be responsible and bag and bin their dogs’ waste to keep the area clean and healthy. Not...
This year the budget for Bedfordshire Police is £102.8million. That sounds like a lot of money until you remember that budget will have been reduced by £19million by 2015 due to the...
Sandy Football Club has "scored" a fantastic grant of £33,299 from the Football Stadia Improvement Fund. Together with funds from the Club itself, Sandy Town Council and...
Food banks have doubled in number across the nation in the past year as more people are hit by rising food prices and tight household budgets. If you would like to donate to the...
In the past 18 months Sandy has been targeted by offenders seeking to remove Catalytic Convertors from vehicles which are then sold for their scrap metal value. Although there has been a...
Contratulations to Chris Butterfield on being elected as Sandy Town Council's newest member for Pinnacle Ward in a very closely fought election on Thursday 2 May 2013. Three...
In the summer of 2012 most of the equipment in Sandy Skate Park at Sunderland Road Recreation Ground was removed as it was not safe. The equipment belonged to Sandy Skate Park Association, a...
If you live in Pinnacle Ward in Sandy Thursday 2 May is the day for you to vote for a new town councillor to represent you. You should have already received your polling card if you are...
The Sandy Annual Town Meeting will take place on Monday 29 April 2013 at 7.30 pm at Sandy Upper School. Everyone is welcome. The meeting is intended for everyone who lives or works...
In the last year over £5,000 has been awarded in small grants to different community groups working to make Sandy a better place. The grants have helped to provide facilities and...
Sandy Town Council wants residents to nominate people for the Town Mayor's Awards. These awards are made annually to people who have enhanced the community of Sandy by their...
Pinder's Circus, Sunderland Road Recreation Ground. Monday 8th April - Wednesday 10th April. Please contact Sandy Tourist Information Centre.
Annual fun fair will be taking place on the Pinnacle from the 4th April - 7th April and again from the 11th April - 13th April. Please contact Sandy Town Council for more details.
Over fifty people attended a community meeting on Saturday 9 March 2013 at Sandy Baptist Church to find out more about Neighbourhood Watch in Sandy. Police and Crime Commissioner Olly...