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The Potton Town Council Newsletter is published quarterly and the Town Council will keep you informed on this page of any latest news between Newsletters.

  • Autumn 2019 Newsletter August 23, 2019

    Delivery of the Autumn 2019 Newsletter has commenced and you should receive your copy by Monday 26th August 2019.  You can also view it here.  We hope you enjoy this edition!

  • Newsletter Delivery August 23, 2019

    The town council is interested in hearing from any 13-18 year old who would like to deliver its Newsletter.  Contact Claire Massey at pottoncounciladmin@btconnect.com or telephone 260086.

  • Neighbourhood Planning Referendum Information Statement August 22, 2019

    Central Bedfordshire Council has issued an information statement for Potton’s Neighbourhood Planning Referendum, which will be held on Thursday 3rd October 2019.  To view the statement, please click here.

  • Potton Neighbourhood Plan Referendum August 16, 2019

    Central Bedfordshire Council has confirmed that a referendum will be held for the Potton Neighbourhood Plan on Thursday 3rd October 2019.

    The Polling Stations will be at Potton Community Centre, Brook End, Potton, SG19 2QS and Potton & District Club, 34 Station Road, Potton, SG19 2PZ.

    The question to be asked when voting is:

    Do you want Central Bedfordshire Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Potton to help it decide planning applications in the Neighbourhood Area? YES / NO

    Please click here to view the Referendum Information and you can view the Potton Neighbourhood Plan and all associated documents here.

  • Proposed Temporary Road Closure – Potton Road, Everton August 13, 2019

    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways has advised that there will be a temporary road closure for High Friction resurfacing and installations of Dragons Teeth at Potton Road, Everton. Length affected: From Green Lane to Everton Road.

    The closure will take place from Monday 26th August to Friday 30th August 2019 between the hours of 09:00- 15:30. Diversion route: Potton Road, Sandy Road, Everton Road, Swaden, B1042, Sun Street, King Street, Myers Road, Everton Road and vice versa.  Please see map for affected route and diversion.

  • Anyone for Table Tennis? July 22, 2019
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    In the Autumn 2018 Newsletter, we asked Potton residents to give their thoughts regarding the installation of an external table tennis table in the playground at Henry Smith Playing Fields and whether it would be popular and frequently used.

    We are delighted to announce that the table tennis table has been delivered and installed today!  We hope that it will prove a popular addition to the play equipment and well-used during the Summer holidays.

  • Proposed Temporary Road Closure – High Street, Eyeworth July 1, 2019

    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways has advised that there will be a temporary road closure at High Street, Eyeworth to enable the second phase of works for surface dressing and lining works.

    The closure for Surface Dressing is from Wednesday 24th July 2019 to Thursday 25th July 2019 between the hours of 08:00 – 18:00.

    The closure for White Lining works  is due from Tuesday 3rd September to Thursday 5th September 2019 between the hours of 08:00 – 18:00 (Dates to be advised).  Apologies for any disruption caused.

    Please see map for affected route and diversion route.

  • Proposed Temporary Road Closure – Swaden and Everton Rd, Sandy June 28, 2019

    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways has advised that there will be a temporary road closure at Swaden and Everton Road, Sandy to enable the Surface Dressing phase to start.

    The closure will be in place from Friday 19th July to Monday 22nd July 2019 between the hours of 08:00 – 18:00.

    This will follow with the Lining works to begin Tuesday 3rd September to Thursday 5th September 2019 between the hours of 08:00 – 18:00.

    Everton Road will be included in these works on the same dates and times.

    These works have been plotted on roadworks for any further information regarding diversion.  See map for affected route and diversion route.

     

  • Langenshonsheim Mosaic Workshops June 24, 2019

    The mosaic workshops will take place on Friday 5th July from 12pm until 6pm and Saturday 6th July from 10am until 4pm.

    If you would like to participate in making part of the mosaic please ring the Town Council office on 260086 or email to: pottoncounciladmin@btconnect.com to book a one hour time slot.

    Everyone attending will need to wear closed in shoes. Eye protection will be supplied if you do not wear glasses. Children attending will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

  • Temporary Closure of Footpath No.4 February 22, 2019

    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways has given notice of the temporary closure of Footpath No.4  which runs between Biggleswade Road and Sutton Mill Road.  The closure is expected to take place from 11th March to 11th September 2019. The alternative route for bridleway users while the closure is in operation will be Potton Bridleway No. 8. Please see map for affected route.

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