It was with sadness…

It was with sadness we learnt on Thursday of the death of John Tait, Stewartby & Kempston Hardwick’s Chairman for many a year. For those of us who can remember that far back we will know of the hard work he did for our Parish. On behalf of the Parish I would like to send our condolences to his family in this time of need.

Road Closure

Temporary road closure for Broadmead Road, Stewartby 21-11. Length Affected: 20m either side of the railway bridge Reason: annual inspection of  the level crossing Dates: This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 23:00 – 11:00  hours  from 12th June 2021 to  13th June 2021 Contact/Applicant: For further information please contact Centurion Traffic on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, Tel:  0113 2775360 Signed Alternative Routes for Vehicles: Woburn Road, Green Lane, Stewartby Way, Broadmead Road The reverse route … Read more

Some helpful contacts for you

Lets talk energy fund.  This Fund has been set up to assist households in energy debt, in need of energy efficiency white goods or boiler replacement or repairs Must be in receipt of one of the following: Child Tax Credit Have a gross annual household income, before tax and deductions, of less than £16,190. Income-related Employment Support Allowance Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance Income Support Pension Credit- guarantee or savings Universal Credit Working … Read more

Temporary Road Closure

Temporary road closure for the B530 Elstow to Kempston Hardwick Length Affected: The whole length of B530 which extends from Ampthill Road Elstow from the interchange park to Hardwick Hill Elstow to the Layby near Chimney Corner on Ampthill Road Kempston Hardwick Reason: carriageway rebuild and resurfacing Dates: This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours 7 days a week from the 5th October 2020 to … Read more

Mobile Advice Surgery

    Dear Resident Tim will be holding another of his popular Mobile Advice Surgeries in the Council Ward. Physical distancing rules will apply. The Liberal Democrat Surgery Car will be: Near Holly Cottage, Wilstead Road, Elstow at 12pm-12.30pm on Saturday 12th September 2020. If you have any issues you think Tim can help you with, please come along. If you cannot make it on the day, please e-mail Tim on tim.hill@bedford.gov.uk or … Read more

Green Lane Road Closure

  PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1) TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2020 Green Lane, Stewartby 2506 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding … Read more

A message from Cllr James Jamieson

Stay alert as high rates of infection continue in Bedford. You will be aware that the rates of infection in Bedford have been relatively high for some time and, although they have reduced in recent weeks they have started to rise again. As a consequence, Bedford Borough Council are encouraging their residents to follow the national guidance to control the virus. Of course, many of you will work, shop or … Read more

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Needless to say, life has been a little strange lately.  But with this new and strange way of life comes some new and strange experiences – and we want to hear about them!  Tell us about your experience of lockdown and what you have been doing to fill your days: perhaps you’ve learnt a new skill that you always wanted to learn but never had the time for previously; maybe … Read more