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A delayed decision on its council tax precept for 2025/26 has resulted in Leighton-Linslade Town Council (LLTC) opting for its share to increase from £180.78 to £189.11 – a rise of 16p per week for a Band D property.

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4 days ago · Details of a major housing scheme with more than 3,000 homes in the greenbelt at Leighton Buzzard have emerged as part of the call for sites under Central Bedfordshire Council’s (CBC’s) Local Plan review. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Leighton Buzzard Observer, you get 70% fewer ...

2 days ago · Flooding across Central Bedfordshire in September cost the local authority more than £1m, while a report into the January 2024 floods is due to be published by the end of this month, a meeting heard. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Leighton Buzzard Observer, you get 70% fewer ads while ...

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1 day ago · Former CBC deputy leader and Independent Biggleswade West councillor Hayley Whitaker posted on social media: “While there are potentially some financial advantages to devolution, such as economies of scale and some mayoral funding, we would lose some of our planning powers, which isn’t a good thing.

Oct 17, 2024 · Clockwise from top left: Waterdell as it began to flood; one of Debbie's damaged family photos; Debbie's living room after the flooding; the rescue team; the second time the road flooded; damage to a neighbour's newly-renovated living room.

Jan 30, 2025 · In a statement to the LBO, Cllr Zerny said: “With a changing climate, flooding is likely to happen more often in future. While residents ultimately bear responsibility for their own properties, the council will continue to play an important role, working with the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Board, water companies, emergency services, and volunteer groups to take every reasonable ...

Sep 24, 2024 · Areas most at risk in "the wider area" near Clipstone Brook are: Hydrus Drive, Phoenix Close, Columba Drive, Willow Bank Walk, Omega Court, Nebular Court, Brookside Walk, Brook Street, Capshill Avenue, Waterdell, Woodman Close, Stepping Stone Place, Linwood Grove, Billington Road, and Lindler Court.