Leighton Buzzard Lib Dems

09/05/2026

📣 ROAD ADOPTION DELAYS

We are working to support local residents who are trying to get their roads adopted by CBC.

Cllr Emma Holland-Lindsay has raised the experiences of residents on Sandhills who have been waiting years for their roads to be adopted by Central Beds Council.

https://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/politics/council/deadlock-over-road-adoption-for-leighton-buzzard-housing-estate-8504924

01/05/2026

😎 Fantastic to see the brand new splash park opening!

29/04/2026

Big news for your weekend plans ☀️💦

Splash ’n’ Play is back 🎉

Your newly refurbished Splash ’n’ Play at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground reopens this Saturday 2 May. It’s still completely free to use 🙌

Here’s what you need to know:

Monday to Friday. 10:00 to 16:00 ⏰
Saturday and Sunday. 10:00 to 19:30 ⏰
The beach area is open 🏖️
Toilets are open during these hours 🚻

A big thank you goes to Ustigate Waterplay for the refurbishment work 👏

More hours are coming as summer approaches 🌞
Keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates 👀

Planning your visit:

Check parking details here 🚗
https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/parsons-close-recreation-ground/

25/04/2026

🔶 A lovely sunny morning out on the doorsteps in the town this morning with residents sharing their views on local and national issues.

Concerns raised included:

🟠 Potholes

🟠 Recycling services

🟠 Footpath cleaning

Your local Lib Dem team is here to help you with issues from potholes to broken streetlights and much more.

📧 You can always contact us by email at [email protected].

You can also fill in our residents’ survey online to let us know your views. Link also in comments.

www.CentralBedsLibDems.org.uk/listening

22/04/2026

📣 We continue to push for the health services our growing town needs and deserves.

We were concerned when the plans for new rooms at the Bassett Road Health Centre were announced that it would be a ‘sticking plaster’ not a solution for better healthcare in the town.

Thanks to the hard work of the Leighton Linslade Health Provision group we now know that the number of appointments being offered at the new rooms is so far much lower than promised - another letdown for local residents.

The local NHS was challenged over claims that expanded facilities at Leighton Buzzard would provide capacity for 56,000 extra appointments a year, with Central Bedfordshire councillors saying residents had been given a clear impression of what would be delivered.

18/04/2026

New homes are being built, but GP services aren’t keeping up—putting pressure on people to get an appointment.

We’d make sure new GP surgeries open as homes are built, funded by developers.

Back our plan https://www.libdems.org.uk/development

17/04/2026

Tenants and leaseholders: we’re looking for people who want to help improve housing services in Central Bedfordshire.

We’re recruiting new members to join our Landlord Assurance Board; a group of tenants, staff and councillors working together to review services and help shape how they are run.

We are particularly keen to welcome members with experience in housing, building and construction, health and safety, social work or health, finance, law, business, or community voluntary organisations. We’ll provide training and support to help you get involved. Find out more: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/landlord-assurance-board

If you’d like to get involved, please email us before Sunday 26 April 2026: [email protected]

11/04/2026

🏆 Huge congratulations to Home Of Leighton Town FC

⚽ What a fantastic season!! Runaway winners of Southern League Division One Central and promotion to Step 3 for the first time in the club's history.

⚽ Massive congratulations to the players, staff, volunteers, supporters and everyone who has contributed to their fantastic success.

Lib Dem Town Councillor James Emm was at the game today to join in the celebrations.

Well done all you have done the Town proud!

09/04/2026

This why more people are backing the Lib Dems - to get things done in their community.

Liberal Democrats get things done. We don’t do division. We do potholes and police officers, church roofs and clean rivers.We focus on the local issues that ...

08/04/2026

📣 ROAD AND FOOTPATH IMPROVEMENTS ON THE WAY FOR THE TOWN!

Your team of Lib Dem Councillors works all year round to improve the state of our roads, footpaths and cycle paths.

We are pleased that Central Beds Council has agreed to carry out a number of improvements in the town in the North and South wards, as well as some work on the bypass.

The planned improvements are:

🟠 Footpath resurfacing in Church Street

🟠 Road surfacing works (micro asphalt) on the service roads to Isis Walk, Tamar Walk, Severn Walk, Purnwell Walk and Avon Walk.

🟠 Road surfacing works (micro asphalt) on Saturn Close and Columba Drive.

🟠 Road surfacing works (micro asphalt) on Hornbeam Close.

🟠 Surface dressing works on the Leighton Buzzard bypass.

🟠 Construction of new shared use paths on Vandyke Road and Hockliffe Road.

🟠 Construction of a cycle route on Woodman Close.

🟠 A new shared use path from Bittern Mead to Billington Road.

🟠 A toucan crossing on Grovebury Road.

🟠 Upgrade to the cycle track on Appenine Way.

🟠 A new (and long overdue) shared use path on Stanbridge Road.

🟠 Bus stop improvements on West Street.

🟠 Road safety works at the Leighton Road / Billington Road roundabout

🟠 Road safety works at the Shenley Hill Road junction with Vandyke Road

🟠 Junction improvements at the junction between Heath Road and Clarence Road.

We will share further details about these plans with residents once available, as well as anticipated timings which can be impacted by weather and other factors.

We also continue to work on behalf of residents to get proper repairs and maintenance to our roads, particularly on potholes which we know continue to cause concern after the wet winter.

If there’s an issue you would like our help with please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can contact us on [email protected].

03/04/2026

📣 FREE BUSES ALL DAY EASTER SATURDAY 4TH APRIL! 🐣🚐

The L bus services are free all day on Easter Saturday 4th April thanks to the Lib Dem Town Council.

This is a great chance to pop into the town centre and support our brilliant local businesses.

You can also join our family-friendly adventure and explore the town while spotting hidden Easter eggs.

Here’s what to do:

🚐 Catch the free bus on all L routes – travel around town at no cost!

🐰Spot 10 Easter eggs hidden in various locations around the town.

🐣 Enjoy a festive day out with family and friends – fun for all ages!