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Leighton-Linslade is the largest town within the administrative
area of Central Bedfordshire.
The Town Council came into existence on 1 April 1974 with the powers
of a Parish Council. It comprises of 21 members and is elected every
four years. Each year one Town  Councillor
is Town Mayor who plays an important role, acting as an ambassador
between the Town Council and the general public.
The Town Council has produced what is known as ‘The Big Plan’.
This is a community-led document which provides a vision for the
future of our town. The first Big Plan was published in 2007. To
ensure that the Plan remains relevant and accurately reflects the
wishes of those who live and work within the Parish, the Council
has revisited this forward Plan and it was revised in early 2011.
The Council has achieved Quality Status under The Quality Parish
Scheme. The scheme is designed to provide the benchmark for minimum
standards to enable town and parish councils to better represent
the communities they serve. Leighton-Linslade Town Council works
in partnership with other local authorities and public services
in order to provide the best possible service for its residents.
The Council assists, by way of grant funding and officer support,
a variety of voluntary and charitable organisations, to enable them
to operate for the benefit of the local community.
The Title of Dignity, “Honorary Burgess of Leighton-Linslade”
is given to local residents in recognition of their significant
voluntary contribution.
The Town Council is responsible for allotments, cemeteries, parks
and open spaces, community events and youth provision (TACTIC -
Teenage Advice and Information Centre).
It also endeavours to represent the views of local residents in
matters such as planning applications, the Town Plan, transport
services, etc.
The Town Council Offices are open for telephone enquiries and personal
visits from 0900 until 1700 hours Monday to Thursday and from 0900
until 1630 hours on Friday. The offices are closed at weekends.
Leighton-Linslade
Town Council,
investing in the
Community
Contact: Pat Kingsnorth, Town Clerk
Leighton-Linslade Town Council, The White House,
Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 1HD
Tel: 01525 631920 Fax: 01525 853073
Leighton
and Linslade Council Website
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