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On behalf of Silsoe Parish Council, we are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with the Royal Family. Ian Kelly, Chairman, Silsoe Parish Council You may send your messages of condolence online by filling in the official Royal Book of Condolences…
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Following complaints of noise pollution, which was investigated by Central Bedfordshire Council and a trial of noise reduction bottle banks, the Parish Council asked for the bottle banks to be removed earlier this year, no alternative sites were identified at this stage. CBC have followed up this request and have decided to relocate the bottle…
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The village of Silsoe has been proud of its special village sign next to St James Church on Park Avenue. Not only does it announce the name of the village but also provides a pictorial illustration of the history and heritage of the village. The sign was erected twenty-two years ago and it has stood…
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Reminder! The Consultation regarding the parking restrictions in the village is due to be discussed by CBC at the Traffic Management Committee meeting on Tuesday 26th July at 10am. It is a Public meeting taking place at Priory House, Monks walk, Shefford SG17 5TQ. Please attend if you’d like to have your say.

Only a few spaces left for our FREE children’s Summer Activities at the Silsoe Leisure Centre. Call them today to book your child’s place. Days and times below. 01234 340782 The Programme 6 Half Day Sessions:– 5-7 years – 8.30am-12.30 and– 8-12 years – 1.00pm-5.00pm 3 Full Day Sessions:– 5-12 years – 9am-5pm Priority Bookings…
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Silsoe Parish Council have an exciting update. Following a meeting of the SPC, we are pleased to offer the Summer 2022 Children’s Activities for free to Silsoe residents! This is in light of the current climate and financial burden many Silsoe families’ are facing. Children from villages outside Silsoe may take part but they will…
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Central Beds Council have advised us of a six week consultation on two new planning guidance documents which began at 10am on Wednesday 15th June 2022 and will end at 10am on Thursday 28th July 2022: Electric Vehicle Charging: Guidance for New Developments Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Developing in the Forest of Marston Vale: Design…
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Silsoe Parish Council are pleased to offer Silsoe Residents Summer Activities for children during Summer 2022. Children from villages outside Silsoe may take part but they will not be subsidised. The Programme 6 Half Day Sessions:(5-7 years – 8.30am-12.30) and(8-12 years – 1.00pm-5.00pm) 3 Full Day Sessions:(5-12 years – 9am-5pm)216 places Priority Bookings Commence 6th…
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The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 8th June 2022 at 7.30pm at Silsoe Village Hall. If you would like to join the meeting via Zoom please contact the Clerk by 12 noon on the day of the meeting for the access code. The agenda for this month’s meeting can be…
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON COMMUNITY SAFETY Safer Central Youth Survey has been launched by The Safer Central Team at Central Beds Council. This survey has been co-designed with young people, and aims to understand the issues affecting our younger residents, 18 year of age or under. As with our other survey all responses are read…
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