Houghton Regis Town Council

01/06/2026

Notice of Election – Parkside Ward

An Election has been called for the current vacancy in the Office of Councillor for the Parish of Houghton Regis (Part) – Parkside Ward.

Forms of nomination may be obtained, during normal office hours, from the Deputy Returning Officer at the address shown below or from the Clerk to the Parish Council.

Completed nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the Deputy Returning Officer at Unit 1, 2, 3 Bury Farm, Mill Lane, Stotfold, SG5 4NY.

The deadline for submission of nomination papers is 4pm on Friday 12 June 2026.

Nomination papers must be submitted during office hours (9am to 4pm). Late submissions will not be accepted.

01/06/2026

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) launched a Community Governance Review consultation earlier this year, asking for views on local electoral arrangements, including parish boundaries, ward boundaries and the number of elected councillors.

This consultation has taken place in two phases so far. For Houghton Regis, the number of elected councillors is likely to increase from 14 to 17 in time for the May 2027 election.

CBC has now opened a third consultation, specifically on whether the growing community of Linmere should become a ward of its own rather than being within the existing Tithe Farm and Parkside wards. CBC would like to know whether you support this proposal and, if so, why.

You don’t need any specialist knowledge — anyone can take part, and your everyday experience of the area is exactly what matters.

Have your say by 9 June 2026: - www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/consultations

28/05/2026

Unfortunately, we’ve had to postpone the upcoming Table Top Sale😔

The good news is that we hope reschedule this for later in the year. Watch this space for further details.

26/05/2026

We are really sorry that the Boxing Session for tonight has been cancelled owing to unforeseen circumstances.

The Boxing Session will be back next week!

26/05/2026

⏳ Last Chance to Have Your Say! ⏳

We’ve had 60 fantastic responses on the new name for Project H. Thank you to everyone who’s taken part! 🙌

If you haven’t yet had your say, there’s still time — but not much!
We’ve shortlisted four options for our new community venue:

💚 The Arc
💙 HR Link One
🩵 HR Hive
💚 HR Connect

This space will play a big role in our community — from daytime activities for residents to evening youth sessions and Town Council meetings — so we must get the name right.

👉 You can also suggest your own ideas — we’re looking for something that is:

• welcoming and inclusive
• modern but respectful
• suitable for all users
• easy to say and remember

📅 Consultation closes 31st May 2026

➡️ Don’t miss out — share your thoughts here:
https://forms.office.com/e/4zGixanBnp

Let’s shape the identity of this exciting new space together 💬

We’re excited to launch a public consultation on the new name for our community venue, currently referred to as Project H. Once completed, this space will be open to residents during the day, young people in the evenings, and host Town Council meetings.

After gathering ideas and feedback, we’ve shortlisted four strong options:

💚The Arc
💙HR Link One
🩵HR Hive
💚HR Connect

You can also suggest Other suitable names — ideally something that is: • welcoming and inclusive • modern but respectful • suitable for youth sessions and civic meetings • easy to say, remember, and use in branding

We’d love to hear what you think. ➡️ Have your say and help shape the identity of this important community space.

Closing date 31st May 2026.

Let us know here - https://forms.office.com/e/4zGixanBnp

22/05/2026

Posted on behalf of All Saints All Saints - Houghton Regis Parish Church

Come along for a warm drink, homemade treats, and good company in aid of Hospice at Home Volunteers.

📅 Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:00 noon

📍 Location: All Saints Church, Houghton Regis

Bring a friend, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed morning in our beautiful church.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌼

22/05/2026

🛍️ TABLE TOP SALE – Saturday 30th May 2026!
Get ready for a fantastic community day at the Bedford Square Atrium, 11am–3pm! Whether you love a bargain, enjoy browsing unique finds, or want to turn your unwanted items into cash, this is the place to be.
✨ We still have tables available!
If you’ve got items to sell, now’s the perfect time to book your spot. Bring your own table and secure your place by completing the form by Wednesday 27th May.
👉 Book here: http://bit.ly/3P3wGeG
Don’t miss out — let’s make this a brilliant community event for Houghton Regis!

22/05/2026

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) launched a Community Governance Review consultation earlier this year, asking for views on local electoral arrangements, including parish boundaries, ward boundaries and the number of elected councillors.

This consultation has taken place in two phases so far. For Houghton Regis, the number of elected councillors is likely to increase from 14 to 17 in time for the May 2027 election.

CBC has now opened a third consultation, specifically on whether the growing community of Linmere should become a ward of its own rather than being within the existing Tithe Farm and Parkside wards. CBC would like to know whether you support this proposal and, if so, why.

You don’t need any specialist knowledge — anyone can take part, and your everyday experience of the area is exactly what matters.

Have your say by 9 June 2026: - www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/consultations

21/05/2026

Following the Annual Meeting of the Town Council, Houghton Regis Town is pleased to announce that Councillor David Jones has been elected to the position of Town Mayor, with Councillor Elaine Cooper elected as Deputy Mayor. The Council congratulates Councillor Jones and Councillor Cooper on their appointments and wishes them both a successful year in office.

The Mayor has chosen to support Hospice at Home Volunteers, Keech Hospice and the Motor Neurone Disease Association as his nominated charities for the Mayoral year.

The Council would like to note its thanks and appreciation to Councillor Michelle Herber for her service to the Council and exceptional fundraising effort during her term of office as Mayor.

Details of Civic and fundraising events for the coming Mayoral year will be circulated in due course.

Please send all Mayoral correspondence and invitation requests to [email protected]

18/05/2026

👣 Looking for a fun, FREE way to keep the kids active? 👣

Houghton Regis is getting ready to Beat the Street – an exciting outdoor game that turns the whole town into a giant playground! 🗺️✨

From 10 June to 8 July, families can walk, cycle, scoot and explore together while earning points by tapping special “Beat Boxes” placed around the area. 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

✅ Completely FREE to take part
✅ Perfect for all ages and abilities
✅ Great way to get kids off screens and outdoors
✅ Encourage healthy habits while having fun as a family

Whether it’s after school, at the weekend, or part of your daily routine – every journey helps your team climb the leaderboard! 🏆

👉 Keep an eye out for Beat Boxes appearing soon and find out more by scanning the QR code or visiting the link:

https://beatthestreet.me/houghtonregis/

Let’s get Houghton Regis moving! 💙

Beat the Street turns towns into giant games. Earn points, win prizes and discover more about your area by walking, running and cycling. Pick up a Beat the Street card and tap Beat Boxes across your community.