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On Friday 17th April we celebrated the work of our amazing volunteers at the Town Mayor’s, Cllr John Roberts, Civic Reception at The Rufus Centre. It was a pleasure to welcome and celebrate so many of the incredible volunteers who work tirelessly to make Flitwick – and our wider county – such a special place […]

Have your say, Flitwick! Our 2026 Residents’ Satisfaction Survey is now LIVE – and we want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about living in Flitwick, the work of the Town Council, and the services & facilities we provide. Now in its fifth year, this survey helps us measure progress and

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Manor Park on Saturday for our Volunteer Day! It was wonderful to see so many of you – especially the younger members of our community – getting stuck in alongside your families. A special shout‑out to the Manor Park Working Group and Flitwick Leisure Centre

Many residents have been asking what’s happening with 3 Station Road, and it’s understandable to want clarity. Two potential restaurant operators did come forward and, in both cases, spent around three months seriously exploring the opportunity before deciding not to proceed. This wasn’t a quick decision, but a reflection of how challenging the current trading

On Thursday 5th February Town Mayor, Cllr John Roberts joined Councillors, staff, and pupils from Kingsmoor Lower School, and their families, to officially launch the new Flitwick Town Trail Map! Inspired by the original 1992 town centre map, pupils brought fresh creativity and new perspectives to this modern update as part of the Flitwick –

The Christmas Lights Switch On held on Sunday, 30th November, was a fantastic event with more people than ever joining us in the Town Square to light up Flitwick. Well done to 5-year-old Reggie Tyne from Kingsmoor Lower School, who pressed the magic button to light up the town. The pupils from Templefield Lower School

Remembance Parade & Service Sunday 9th November Join in with the community as we pay our respects and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Remembrance Service at Flitwick Town Square, Station Road. Royal British Legion, uniformed cadets and the younger groups of our town will assemble to the Royal British Legion

The Town Council is delighted to announce that Central Bedfordshire Council has allocated £30,000 from the UK Household Support Fund to the Flitwick Community Fridge. This funding will enable us to provide additional support to local families on low incomes this winter. The funding will be used to support households on our Supported Tier by:

2026 Update:  Citizens Advice now visit on Mondays – Dates to be confirmed.  Please check dates before you travel to The Rufus Centre to make sure the team will be here.   Town Mayor, Cllr John Roberts, welcomed Jane and Nathan from Citizens Advice at the first drop-in session at The Rufus Centre today. The Citizens Advice

New residents will be relocating to the Nature Park on Maulden Road today. A flock of mixed-breed sheep is moving into three fields to graze. Our first visitors will be up to 50 breeding ewes. The number of sheep grazing will vary throughout the year, depending on grass availability and their grazing habits. Visitors will

We’re delighted to announce that the funds raised by Town Mayor, Cllr John Roberts, during the 2024/25 Civic Year have been allocated to several fantastic local groups and projects. These groups have been personally chosen by Cllr Roberts through his work as Mayor and are endorsed by the charity trustees. This is part of a

The free summer holiday programme is back again this year, offering a range of activities to choose from. Free drop-in sessions will also be running every Monday at The Hub with Dan and the team. Click here for full details.  

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