Message from the Scouting group: ‘We are at breaking point. Without an immediate influx of new adult volunteers, the Silsoe Scout Group will be forced to close. For several years, we helped Silsoe’s children build confidence, learn new skills and make lifelong friends. Now due to a critical shortage of leaders and helpers, that legacy…
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The Police and Crime Commissioner is hosting a Meet and Challenge event in Dunstable on 24th February and a Rural Crime Conference on Thursday 26th February. Details below. RURAL CRIME EVENT CALLING ALL FARMERS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES Join us for the Rural Crime Conference, hosted by Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard alongside Freya…
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We have received an advance warning of fireworks this weekend. Advance warning of fireworks The upcoming filming in Wrest Park will be utilising real fireworks. This will take place within Wrest Park estate and grounds, not in Silsoe itself. There will also be a temporary increase in traffic through the village. Date and times for…
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From Monday, 30 March, the following will be introduced: Collection days may change. Central Beds Council will share more about this in March. Get the full details on the Central Bedfordshire Council website: centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/recycling
This month’s Silsoe Parish Council meeting is on Wednesday, 11 February, 2026. The meeting will be held in the Silsoe Village Hall at 7.00pm. If you would like to join via Zoom, please email the Clerk. The agenda can be found here.
A final reminder to Silsoe residents to submit your thoughts on Central Beds Council budget proposals before 3rd February. You can also propose your ideas on how to cut costs. Share your feedback online at:www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/budget The draft budget proposes a combination of measures to balance the council’s finances, including: You can read the full summary and share…
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Just a gentle reminder to our fellow Silsoe residents to submit your thoughts on Central Beds Council budget proposals before 3rd February. You can also propose your ideas on how to cut costs. Share your feedback online at:www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/budget The draft budget proposes a combination of measures to balance the council’s finances, including: You can read…
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We have recently released a Community statement and growth assessment. Read the statement in full: Learn more about who Silsoe Parish Council are and what we do: We are currently looking for new volunteer councillors, one to look after the Parish Council finances and the other to look after planning issues that affect the village. If you are interested…
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Central Beds Council draft budget proposals are now live, and they want to hear from residents before decisions are made. The draft budget proposes a combination of measures to balance the council’s finances, including: You can read the full summary and share your feedback online at: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/budget Paper copies will be available in council libraries…
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Silsoe Parish Council is looking for 2 new Councillors to join us. Silsoe Parish Councillors carry out their duties voluntarily and play a vital role in representing the interests of the communities they serve in Silsoe. We are currently looking for new volunteer councillors, one to look after the Parish Council finances and the other…
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