April 22, 2026
March 27, 2026
A great result for Gravenhurst and common sense! Central Bedfordshire Council Planning has refused the application for a Lawful Development Certificate Existing for ‘buildings’ within a […]
October 11, 2025
Fresh air, exercise, rewarding work, new friends…… Have you considered joining a P3 Volunteer Group? We walk the local right of way footpaths and bridleways to […]
June 11, 2025
Do you live in Central Bedfordshire and are aged over 50? Winter Warmth Agents can help you access services and support to reduce fuel poverty and […]
March 3, 2025
Wanderbus Excursion programme for 2025 – every 4th Thursday of the month. Note: Income from the excursions helps towards Wanderbus operating costs. Excursion Programme Link
January 22, 2025
Central Bedfordshire Council have advised that they will no longer clear roadside ditches and that they have adopted a kerb-to-kerb approach so anything outside the kerb […]
October 10, 2024
CBC have updated their guidnace on what to do after you have been flooded. Please find a link to their guidnace leaflet here. […]
July 18, 2024
A new Wanderbus timetable comes into operation from 2nd Septebmer 2024 Find the new Wanderbus timetable for buses via Gravenhurst here.
December 21, 2023
See ARJ’s newletter as sent to the Parish Council here
December 7, 2023
The CBC Executive has now agreed the draft budget for 2024/25, and a public consultation is open for feedback. The consultation will close on 9th January […]
November 4, 2023
As from November 1st 2023 Wanderbus have joined the DfT Government sponsored scheme where anyone paying cash will be charged £2.00 or less per single journey. […]
November 4, 2023
Garden Waste Winter Suspension Kerbside collections of household garden waste will pause as usual during the winter months across Central Bedfordshire. Garden waste collections will be […]
November 4, 2023
Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the process of creating an overarching strategy for Adult Social Care in Central Bedfordshire. It will cover their vision for […]
October 16, 2023
Clophill Roundabout Closure Plan ahead: There will be a full closure of the A6 south arm of the roundabout (from the roundabout to the Jet garage) […]
June 17, 2023
The Election Act 2022 has come into force from May 2023. The most significant change will be that all electors voting in person will require some […]
June 17, 2023
Central Bedfordshire Council: Residential Charge Point Installations As part of Central Bedfordshire Council’s work with BP Pulse, a project to install 96 new charge points is […]
March 16, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (GRAVENHURST: PART OF FOOTPATH NO 7) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2023 […]
March 9, 2023
Car Park behind Village Hall – Traffic Regulation Order Important Update Many of you will have seen the installation of electrical vehicle charging points within the […]
March 1, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (GRAVENHURST: PART OF FOOTPATH NO 7) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2023 […]
January 30, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO MAKE AN OFF-STREET PARKING PLACES ORDER RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING BAYS WITHIN CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE Reason for proposal: The […]
January 25, 2023
The Election Act 2022 will come into force for the Local and Parish Elections on 4th May. The most significant change will be that all electors […]
January 25, 2023
CBC Food Banks and Help with Cost of Living Crisis Central Bedfordshire Council have been promoting the support available to households with the rising cost of […]
January 25, 2023
Find the new Wanderbus timetable for buses via Gravenhurst – valid from 5th March 2023 here.
November 21, 2022
CBC Warm Spaces and Help with Cost of Living Crisis Central Bedfordshire Council is putting place support for residents suffering with the cost of living crisis […]
September 22, 2022
Be a Councillor event CBC have organised an informal event planned for 27th September from 4pm to 6pm in the Central Bedfordshire Council Priory House council […]
September 22, 2022
WANDERBUS NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEER DRIVERS! COULD YOU CONSIDER GIVING UP SOME TIME TO HELP US MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY BUS SERVICES? WANDERBUS IS RUN TOTALLY BY VOLUNTEERS […]
September 1, 2022
Revised Wanderbus Excursion programme including November’s trip to Burghley House Christmas Fair. Note: Income from the excursions helps towards Wanderbus operating costs. Excursion Programme Link
August 18, 2022
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner will be hosting the PCC’s Annual Business Conference 2022 for all businesses, big and small, across the whole […]
July 28, 2022
Central Bedfordshire Council has launched a free summer activities booklet, full of fun activities for parents and young children! The booklet contains over 30 fun ideas […]
June 3, 2022
Dear Friends and Colleagues https://youtu.be/ZZSBM7g99K8 I am delighted to attach a video of the Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Service of Thanksgiving for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee […]
June 3, 2022
Please click on the link below to read the latest newsletter on the Orchard Close development. 13 Orchard Close Newsletter – May 2022
March 28, 2022
For All in the community – An Evening of Health Awareness Take Care of Your Health – Spot the Symptoms When: Wednesday 20th April 2022 – […]
March 28, 2022
Please click on the link below to read the latest newsletter on the Orchard Close development. 13 Orchard Close Letter Drop – March 2022
March 21, 2022
Gravenhurst Parish Council urgently needs to recruit two councillors to join the team of 5 current councillors. Could this be you? Councillor vacancies Due to the […]
March 17, 2022
Click on link below for programme of excursions that Wanderbus will be running this year. Any surpluses from these trips go towards operating costs for regular […]
March 1, 2022
Please click on the link below to read the latest newsletter on the Orchard Close development. 13 Orchard Close Newsletter 3 – Feb 2022
February 16, 2022
UK Power Networks preparations for Storms Dudley and Eunice, which will arrive consecutively in the UK from tomorrow (Wednesday 16th February). As you may be aware, […]
February 10, 2022
Dear Friends and Colleagues Message from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire: Anniversary of The Queen’s Accession to the Throne – YouTube Sunday 6th February marks the 70th […]
January 12, 2022
Tell us your experiences of cyber crime – Council launches new survey Central Bedfordshire Council has launched a new cyber crime survey and is encouraging members […]
November 22, 2021
Gravenhurst Parish Council urgently needs to recruit a councillor to join the team of 6 current councillors. Could this be you? What does a parish councillor […]
November 17, 2021
Tell CBC’s Safer Communities & Partnership Team what you think about community safety issues in your local area Community safety is a high priority in Central […]
September 16, 2021
Grants for groups to tackle vaccine hesitancy Central Bedfordshire Council is reaching out to community, faith and volunteer groups in a bid to increase vaccine take-up. […]
July 26, 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2015 – 2035 The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) Planning and Compulsory Purchase […]
April 12, 2021
Bedfordshire Lieutenancy Press Release – Friday 9th April 2021 The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 – 2021 It is with huge sorrow that we learned of the […]
March 30, 2021
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN THAT: The Annual Parish Meeting for GRAVENHURST will be held virtually via Zoom on Monday, 19th April 2020, starting at 7.0pm. All […]
March 15, 2021
As of Monday 29th March Wanderbus will restart the following services based on the current Government roadmap: MONDAYS W3 – BIGGLESWADE – Campton-Gravenhurst-Shillington-Stondon-Meppershall- Clifton Park-Henlow W3S […]
March 4, 2021
Three Things You Need to Know: 1. Census Day is Sunday 21st March. As soon as you receive your unique access code in the post, you […]
February 22, 2021
At its’ meeting on Monday 4th January, Gravenhurst Parish Council agreed to request a precept of £26,575 for the financial year 2021-2022 to assist in funding […]
February 4, 2021
Vaccination Volunteers needed for Priory House, Chicksands Volunteers are playing a critical role in the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine programme. Can you help at the […]
January 25, 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council has partnered with ‘mySociety’, creators of ‘FixMyStreet’, a system that allows residents to make reports directly against certain council assets, like gullies, streetlights […]
January 25, 2021
Living with autism can make daily life more demanding for many people. Each person can be affected in different ways and can be painful, exhausting, and […]
January 4, 2021
CPRE are the countryside charity and passionate about making the countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy. Discover more about what they […]
January 4, 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) are starting thier consultation on the draft 2021 budget proposals from Monday 4th January. This process will run until 5pm on 27 […]
January 4, 2021
Please note that whilst our region is in Tier 4, Wanderbus services will be suspended. For any further clarification : Call 0300-123-3023 or e mail thewanderbus@gmail.com […]
December 21, 2020
Dear Colleagues and Friends Please enjoy the Lord-Lieutenant’s Christmas 2020 message on You Tube at: HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire’s Virtual Christmas Message 2020 “We Stand Together […]
December 21, 2020
Greensand Country Landscape Partnership are also having a volunteering push to uncover and gather stories, past and present, from across Greensand Country. These stories will provide […]
December 9, 2020
Advice and support are available, so please ask for help. The Coronavirus pandemic is tough on all of us. It can be especially hard for people […]
December 3, 2020
Central Bedfordshire Council have confirmed that real Christmas trees can be left NEXT to the recycling bin on the normal collection day between Monday, 11 January […]
December 3, 2020
Wanderbus services will resume from Thursday 3rd Devember. For any further clarification : Call 0300-123-3023 or e mail thewanderbus@gmail.com
November 9, 2020
Wanderbus services will be suspended from Thursday 5th November and will be reviewed on 30th November to consider when they can restart in line with Government […]
October 21, 2020
Once again there will be a winter break for all kerbside collections of household garden waste across Central Bedfordshire. The collections will be suspended from Monday, […]
October 17, 2020
Yours views wanted on draft strategies Central Bedfordshire Council are consulting residents, businesses and organisations over their draft leisure facilities and physical activity strategies. We all […]
October 12, 2020
Please see the attached bulletin from Central Bedfordshire Council 201008 TPC bulletin
October 12, 2020
All services are now fully operating MONDAYS W3 – BIGGLESWADE – Campton-Gravenhurst-Shillington-Stondon-Meppershall–Clifton Park-Henlow W3S – BIGGLESWADE – Stotfold – Astwick TUESDAYS W12 – HITCHIN – Meppershall […]
September 23, 2020
Wanderbus will be resuming full services from Monday14th September W1: BEDFORD -Market Square Route: Stotfold, Henlow, Langford, Broom, Southill, Stanford W2: BEDFORD – Market Square Route: […]
September 9, 2020
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) have advised the Parish Council that the developers of Oak, 13 Orchard Close in Gravenhurst have submitted their reserved matters planning application […]
August 26, 2020
From 1 April 2021, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCGs are planning to become one single NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) in line with NHS England’s […]
July 15, 2020
In line with Government guidelines Wanderbus are pleased to announce the limited resumption of services from Monday 3rd August. Wanderbus will be resuming the following services […]
July 15, 2020
Following new Government guidelines all four of Central Bedfordshire household waste recycling centres will be open from Monday 11th May. This is for essential visits only […]
May 18, 2020
BHS – 2026 – Historical Researcher On 1st January 2026, historical routes in England that aren’t properly recorded will be lost to the public forever. The […]
February 7, 2020
VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations in Gravenhurst, will be held on Friday 8th May 2020. More information to follow soon!
February 7, 2020
At its’ meeting on Monday 6th January, Gravenhurst Parish Council agreed to request a precept of £26,000 for the financial year 2020-2021. This is the total […]
February 7, 2020
The Parish Council wishes to extend its grateful thanks to Mr Michael Hare for carrying out repairs to noticeboards within the village cemeteries.
February 7, 2020
What is the role of a councillor? A parish councillor represents the views of all residents within the parish. Their ultimate aim is to improve the […]