WHAT DOES THE COUNCIL DO?

Allotments

We provide allotments at two locations, Alwins Field (off Knaves Hill, Linslade) and Weston Avenue (off Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard). There is a waiting list for allotments at both of these locations. To find out more, email allotments@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk

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Cemeteries

We own and operate two cemeteries, Vandyke Road Cemetery and Old Linslade Cemetery.

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Parks and Open Spaces

We own and tend to various play areas and parks. We also allow teams to book our parks for their football and cricket matches.

TACTIC

Our 'Teenage Advice Centre, Teenage Information Centre' - If you want/ need support around any issues you have in your life or want to ask questions but don't know who to ask then TACTIC is the place to go. Our team can help you with a range of issues, including sexual health, school, college and University, employment, drug abuse, housing, finance, identity, relationships and much more.

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Older People

The Town Council arranges a programme of activites for older residents which includes regular tea dances and the Over 55's Film Club "Movies for the More Mature"

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Town Mayor

The Town Mayor, Gordon Perham, is a Councillor and Chair of the Town Council and is elected to the post each May at the Annual Council Meeting. The Town Mayor supports various local charities and organises several charity events throughout the year.

The Mayor welcomes invitations from local organisations to attend functions and fund raising events.

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Town Crier

The Town Crier, Peter Hailes, is happy to assist local charities, organisations and community festivals in bringing their events to the notice of residents. The services of the Crier at local functions is non-chargeable unless the event is commercial. There may be a small charge if an event is held outside the town of Leighton-Linslade.

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Community Grants

Start-up Grants of up to £250 are also available for start-up groups. The Guaranteed Grant scheme offers organisations funding of over £500 per year, for a four-year period. 

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