Category: Ridgmont
Is it the end of the line for some BT phone boxes?
Central Bedfordshire Council has received 209 representations about BT’s proposals to remove 30 public pay-phones during the first phase of a community consultation.
The second phase of the consultation, which runs until Tuesday 21 January 2020, will enable residents to comment on whether they agree or object to the first decision.
Based on feedback from the local community and other public organisations such as town and parish councils and evidence provided, the first decision proposes objecting to 27 pay-phones being removed, including phone boxes in Cranfield, Ridgmont and Lidlington.
The Council said that the number of responses for each payphone was relatively small. But there is general support for retaining the boxes in villages, either as phone boxes or adopting them for community use.
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Linsay’s fundraiser for Keech Hospice Care
On Sunday 1st December Lisa Raphael and Linsay Black will be running 17 miles to mark the time Linsay’s mum spent receiving care at Keech Hospice.
Part of the run will be on the Bedford Santa 5K Run (3.1 miles) along with hundreds of other runners, all dressed as Santa. The fun run was organised by Keech Hospice Care to help to raise vital funds.
After completing this race Lisa and Linsay will run a further 14 miles back to Woburn, still dressed as Father Christmas. Linsay said:
“This will make 17 miles in total and will be in recognition of the 17 days Linsay’s mum spent being looked after by the wonderful staff at Keech before she sadly passed away in September last year.”
Lisa and Linsay’s aim is to raise as much well-needed funds as possible, Linsay commented that it takes £7000 per day to keep Keech Hospice open.
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Bird keepers urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat
The Chief Veterinary Officers across the UK are encouraging all poultry keepers to take action now to reduce the risk of disease in their birds over the winter.
There are some simple measures that all poultry keepers, whether they are running a large commercial farm, keeping a few hens in their back garden, or rearing game birds, should take to protect their birds against the threat of avian influenza (bird flu) in the coming winter months.
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Central Bedfordshire Council’s Local Plan public consultation
When a council compiles its Local Plan, it has to commit to engaging residents, interest groups and stakeholders in the process. This involves setting out the future development of homes, jobs and community facilities, as well as consulting on planning applications.
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Brickworks Exhibition on Saturday 4th May at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre
Take a step back into Bedfordshire’s past at a special one-day Brickworks Exhibition at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre on Saturday 4th May from 10:00 – 4:00. Free entry!
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New Trains for the Marston Vale Line
New Class 230 D Trains have come into service on the Marston Vale Line (Bedford – Bletchley). The train, which has been developed by Vivarail, will provide extra capacity and a more comfortable journey for passengers on the Line. The Marston Vale Line is the first route in the country to benefit from these ground-breaking new trains!
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Meet Wixams Hedgehog Support
Amanda Norman has set up a hedgehog rescue centre at home to help poorly hedgehogs in and around the Wixams area.
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Parent calls on council to change its mind over middle school expansion plan
Central Bedfordshire Council has objected to Fulbrook Middle School’s plan to expand to become a secondary school. The expansion will mean that Fulbrook will take pupils aged between 9 and 16.
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Sounds Familiar Community Choir is looking for new members
Do you like singing for fun?
Following its post-Christmas break, the Sounds Familiar Community Choir will re-commence rehearsals on Tuesday, February 5th at 7.30p.m at Cranfield Baptist church.
The choir, which sings for fun and for charity, is looking out for new members, particularly of the male variety! No audition is needed. Being able to read music not essential either.
Either pop along and meet them on the 5th, or contact the musical director, Jean Lloyd, on 01234 751495 or 07793 074911.
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Ridgmont Parish Council says that warehouse plans are “inappropriate”
Ridgmont Parish council asks residents to object to planning application
Ridgmont Parish Council held a special meeting (10 January 2019) at the village’s lower school to explain why it is objecting to the Prologis planning application for a warehouse and distribution centre along the A507 bypass.
Maria Spearing, chair of the parish council, told residents that the parish council hoped that Central Bedfordshire Council would not determine the application before the Local Plan examination has been completed.
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Central Bedfordshire Council obtains traveller High Court injunction
Travellers banned from parts of Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) has gained an injunction banning eleven named individuals from setting up unauthorised encampments anywhere in Central Bedfordshire over the next two years.
During summer in 2017 these individuals and their families moved from site to site across Central Bedfordshire. The Council said that this caused disruption which impacted local communities.
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Central Bedfordshire Community Governance Review consultation: Part Two
Possible parish boundary changes Pubic consultation has opened for the second part of Central...
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