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The Christmas Lights Switch On event drew the crowds again on Sunday 27th November as we celebrated the countdown to Christmas with carols round the Community Christmas Tree in Flitwick Town Square with local singers and the Ampthill Town Band. It was great to see so many residents joining in the singing. We were joined …
We’re proud to be flying the flag for Bedfordshire Day at The Rufus Centre Flitwick this bright, sunny morning in Flitwick. On 11th September 2014 the Flag Institute officially recognised Bedfordshire’s flag. Do you know the background to the three main elements of the flag’s design? Three escallops on a black stripe, taken from the …
At last night’s Town Council meeting, Members unanimously agreed to object to the planning application for 200 homes on land south of Steppingley Road on several grounds including: • The development does not satisfy the tests of presumption in favour of sustainable development as set out in Paragraph 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework, …
FLITWICK TOWN COUNCIL OBJECTS TO PLANNING APPLICATION FOR LAND SOUTH OF STEPPINGLEY ROAD Read More »
Flitwick Remembrance Parade & Service Sunday 13th November 2.50pm at Flitwick Town Square Uniformed groups will march from the Royal British Legion Hall at 2:50pm to the Memorial led by the Ampthill Town Band for the Remembrance Service at 3pm. If you are unable to join us we we will be live streaming the service …
A planning application has been submitted to Central Bedfordshire Council for the building of 200 homes on Land South of Steppingley Road, opposite the Leisure Centre. The Planning Improvement Working Group of the Town Council is encouraging all residents to view the plans and submit their comments on the application before the end of the …
You may start to notice a touch of red across the town as our Public Realm Team begin to install poppy displays for Remembrance Day. The War Memorial at Flitwick Town Square has been covered in knitted and crocheted poppies, made by our Stitchers group and members of the local community. The Remembrance Day Parade …
Flitwick Town Council recognises the significant impact of the cost-of-living crisis on our community, and we are already working with community partners to deliver initiatives that will offer help where it matters at a local level One way we plan to do this is to provide financial grants to top up existing hardship funds already …
NEW FINANCIAL GRANTS FOR HARDSHIP FUNDS TO HELP WITH COST OF LIVING CRISIS Read More »
Thank you to everyone who attended the Flitwick Civic Service on Sunday 9th October at Flitwick Parish Church conducted by Reverend Claire Harald, and Reverend Tim Diaper from Kings Church, Flitwick. It was a beautiful afternoon for the event hosted by Cllr Andy Snape, Flitwick Town Mayor, with guests attending the service from across the …
Tenders are invited for the supply of Flitwick Youth Locality Services 2023 – 2026. Flitwick Town Council is committed to providing quality youth services to support the needs of young people in the town. Flitwick Town Council owns and maintains The Hub adjacent to the Millennium Recreation Ground at Dunstable Road, Flitwick. This facility was …
This Autumn we have a new youth provision in the town with the interim appointment of Grand Union Housing Group to deliver youth services until March next year, working in partnership with Dan Gaze Support Services. Dan and his team will be continuing the informal ‘Get off the streets and on your feet’ kickabout football …
YOUTH PROVISION – NEW INTERIM SERVICE UP AND RUNNING Read More »
Repairs to the play area surfaces at Althorp Close and Station Road have been completed today. We are delighted that Althorp Play Area is back open this afternoon. Station Road will be open in the morning, we are just waiting for the repairs to dry. All work is complete and the swings will be back …
A special Candlelit Commemoration Service of remembrance and thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II took place at St Peter & St Paul’s Church on Sunday 18th September, the eve of Her Majesty’s State Funeral. Cllr Andy Snape, Flitwick Town Mayor led a one-minute silence at the end of the service at 8pm as part …
A Book of Condolence will be available in the Templefield Room at The Rufus Centre from Monday 12th September between 9am to 5pm, each weekday for residents who want to leave a personal tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II . The Book of Condolence will be available until 4pm on 19th September.
Message from Cllr Andy Snape, Town Mayor ‘On behalf of the Town Council and the people of Flitwick, I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch. Our deepest condolences are with the Royal Family. We can all learn so much from Her Majesty’s inspirational …
Are you feeling lucky? The Town Mayor’s new 200 Club gives you the opportunity to support local charities and have not one but three chances of winning a fantastic cash prize for just £2 each month! All you need to do, is pick your favourite number and complete the sign up form on our website …
The second round of Flitwick Town Council’s Community Grant applications is now open. If you are a non-profit organisation or a registered charity in need of funds for a project to help benefit the local community you can submit an application for support. The Council is keen to support local clubs, groups, organisations and charities …
COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN – DON’T MISS OUT! Read More »
Voting closes on Monday 22nd August for the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2022. Flitwick Town Council is just one of 5 finalists across the country nominated for the award which is voted for by the public. If you haven’t voted already you can place your vote here. The Council would …
Council of the Year – Don’t Forget to Vote for us! Read More »
A big thank you to everyone who came along to support our Coffee Morning at the Village Hall on 5th August, in aid of Town Mayor’s Charities: Citizens Advice Mid Beds & Flitwick Food Extra. It was great to see such a good turnout of local residents who came together to enjoy a chat over …
Coffee Morning in aid of Town Mayor’s Charities a success! Read More »
A big thank you to everyone who came along to our second Flitwick Sunday Market yesterday. It was great to see so many people supporting our local traders. What a great range of goods they had on offer too. We also enjoyed having the opportunity to talk to residents at our ‘Chat to a Councillor’ …
Flitwick Food Extra, organised and run by members of Flitwick Parish Church and the local community, are delighted that the Flitwick Town Mayor has chosen them as one of his charities for his term of office. The team has provided boxes of pre-measured ingredients and recipes for over 1000 meals since starting up in December …
Flitwick Food Extra Celebrate Being Chosen As One Of The Town Mayor’s Charities for 2022 Read More »