Since the last update we’ve had a further meeting with CBC and been informed that work on the Clophill roundabout will now likely begin in mid March. We remain committed to achieving some form of traffic management measures to try to mitigate the inevitable chaos and congestion in the village. Briefings are promised by CBC…
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Update from the Parish Council regarding Clophill roundabout works Residents may be aware that the Clophill roundabout is to be upgraded using “levelling up” money from the Government. Having studied the plans and suggested diversions it is our belief that the village will be used as a ‘Rat Run’ and may be overwhelmed with traffic…
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Public statement on behalf of Silsoe Parish Council This statement relates to the land to the south of the village commonly called the Bloor Estate. The statement sets out the current position of the Parish Council following a unilateral decision made by Central Bedfordshire Council. From the very outset of the development of the old…
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Traffic Management and speeding continue to be one of the main issues affecting the village. Combined with the forthcoming works to the Clophill roundabout and increased traffic through the village a public meeting was held in December. A number of suggestions were presented by the villagers who attended and these have been incorporated with the comments…
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UPCOMING MEETING The Silsoe Parish Council is pleased to announce its next meeting is on Wednesday 11th January 2023 at 7.30pm. If any Silsoe resident would like to attend please email The Parish Clerk at clerk@silsoeparishcouncil.org. The agenda can be viewed here.
Proposed Temporary Road Closure – Barton Rd/ Obelisk Way/ Yew Tree Cl/ Cranfield Rd, Silsoe A Temporary Road Closure will be in place at the above location to enable Pre Surface Dressing/ Surface Dressing to take place safely. Details are listed in the schedule below . The restrictions are to be in operation only when…
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UPDATE – NEW EARLIER TIME! Our next meeting is Wednesday 5 October with an earlier start of 7pm, if anyone would like to attend please email The Parish Clerk – clerk@silsoeparishcouncil.org. The agenda can be viewed here.
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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