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RAF veteran and Tesco employee Chris McDowell is walking and cycling a 500-mile journey from Edinburgh to Welwyn Garden City in just 15 days to raise money and mental health awareness – all while carrying a 3kg medicine ball. The Town Mayor, Cllr John Roberts, joined members of the Flitwick Branch of the Royal British […]

Town Mayor, Cllr John Roberts, proudly presented a cheque for an incredible £3,352.57 to Keech Hospice, one of his chosen charities for the 2024/25 mayoral year. On receiving the donation, Samantha Johnson, Community Fundraiser at Keech Hospice, said: “I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Town Mayor, Councillor John Roberts, for his generous

Flitwick Town Council is delighted to announce that Councillor John Roberts was re-elected Town Mayor at last night’s Annual Statutory Meeting. Councillor Roberts will be supported during the 2025/26 civic year by Councillor Martin Platt, who was re-elected Deputy Town Mayor. Congratulations to both Councillor Roberts and Councillor Platt on their re-election; we wish you

Flitwick Town Council is delighted to welcome two new Town Councillors. Lorraine Bandy and Andy Crawford were both co-opted to serve as Councillors at the March Town Council meeting. Councillor Bandy represents West Ward and has lived in Flitwick since 1979, said: “I have three children who attended local schools and five grandchildren. I owned

It’s time to share your views on your town! The 2025 Annual Residents’ Satisfaction Survey is now open. We want to hear your views on living in Flitwick, the work of the Town Council and your Councillors, and the services and facilities it provides. Now in its fourth year, we will be using the results

A new footbridge has been built at Manor Park by the top end of the park near the historic gates. Thank you to the fantastic P3 (Parish Paths Partnership) group of volunteers who worked with the Town Council’s  Public Realm team to build the bridge. Over the next couple of months, an area will be

Sixty new trees, including field maple, silver birch, hawthorn, beech, blackthorn, and sessile oak, have been planted in pockets across Station Road green space. The tree planting was the result of a successful application to the Central Bedfordshire Council’s Tree Planting Grant scheme. Cllr Robert Wilsmore helped the Public Realm Team with the planting. A

The play area at Millennium Park will be closed from Wednesday 26th February to Friday 28th February for essential maintenance. The path running through the play area is being replaced.  There will be no access to the play area during this time. We apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused.  

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Today is Bedfordshire Day and we are proud to be flying the flag at the Town Council offices at The Rufus Centre to celebrate our special county. As you can see there is no wind today so here’s a photo of the flag from last year so you can see the full design! Find out

Part of the circular walk at Manor Park is temporarily closed due to fallen trees and debris. Please take a look at the map for full details.There is currently no entrance to the park via the historic south gates, opposite Flitwick Cricket Club.All other areas of the park are accessible.Contractors are currently assessing the site,

Regrettably, due to the high winds, we have no choice but to cancel the Christmas Lights Switch On this afternoon. This event takes months of planning and it is not a decision we have taken lightly, but the safety of everyone is paramount. Unfortunately, we cannot postpone the event due to the prior commitments of

A big thank you to everyone who came along to the Town Mayor’s Quiz on Friday 4th October at The Rufus Centre. A fantastic £960 was raised during the evening for this year’s chosen charities Keech Hospice Care and the Flitwick Town Mayor’s Community Fund. A great night was had by all with a fish

Earthwatch Europe need Flitwick Residents help to understand how Tiny Forests grow. The Tiny Forest Tree Survey is taking place from 12th – 20th October and the charity needs residents to help at Hinksley Road Recreation Ground. It is a simple survey, measuring and identifying trees and will be taking place at all the Tiny

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Flitwick Town Council is delighted to welcome back Patricia Earles as a Town Councillor for Flitwick West following co-option at the June Town Council meeting. Commenting on her co-option Councillor Earles said: “I have lived in Flitwick with my husband Gordon and our Springer Spaniel Yogi for almost 12 years and have no plans to

A ‘Barrow of Booze’ is up for grabs in the Town Mayor’s raffle to raise funds for this year’s chosen charities – Keech Hospice Care and the Flitwick Town Mayor’s Community Fund. Tickets cost £5 and are available to purchase online here or from the Town Council offices at The Rufus Centre. Second prize is