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Email: enquiries@pottontowncouncil.gov.uk

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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.

  • Potton Engagement – Sunday 18th January 2026 12 January 2026

    ‘Your local Community Officer will be at Market Square, Potton on Sunday 18th January between 3pm and 3.45pm. I will be at this location for 30 minutes before patrolling the town. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.

    Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there. Dogs are more than welcome to come along; in fact, I insist on it. If you would like to contact me beforehand, we can arrange to meet during this time.

    Please bear in mind that as a front-line officer I may be called away on a job before or during the event, if this happens, I will try and let you know at the earliest possible time.’

     

    Message Sent By
    Lauren Jerrom
    (Bedfordshire Police, PCSO, Biggleswade)

     

  • Have your say on CBC’s budget plans and Council Tax 7 January 2026
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    The latest news from Central Bedfordshire Council

    Have your say

    Recent changes to how the Government funds councils means Central Bedfordshire Council will receive £17 million less than needed next year to meet rising costs and demand for adult social care and children’s services.

    In 2026/27, the Council plans to spend £328 million on delivering essential local services, many of which are award-winning or independently rated as good. A further £129 million is planned for maintaining and building vital infrastructure such as schools, roads and public facilities. However, the reduction in government funding means difficult decisions are unavoidable.

    Before the funding changes were announced, careful financial control meant the Council was forecasting a positive position, with plans to rebuild reserves and keep Council Tax increases to 3%, in line with inflation. The reduction in government funding now means the draft budget assumes a Council Tax increase of up to 5%, alongside other savings and changes.

    The draft budget proposes a combination of measures to balance the Council’s finances, including:

    – Further reductions in council costs, including potential staff reductions

    – A review of grants to voluntary and community organisations

    – Increases to some fees and charges

    – Changes to some services, such as reduced opening hours and maintenance schedules

    Full details of the draft budget and how you can give your feedback are available on our budget web pages.

    The budget consultation runs from 7th January 2026 to 3rd February 2026.

    Paper copies will also be available from council libraries from 12th January.

  • New X75 Bus Route 5 January 2026
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    🚍 New X75 Bus to Cambridge – starts 5 January 2026!
    Now it’s easier to get to Cambridge from Biggleswade, Sandy and Potton.
    ✅ Fast journey — just over an hour
    ✅ Leaves Biggleswade at 06:28 (for commuters)
    ✅ Last bus leaves Cambridge at 17:15
    ✅ Clean Euro VI buses with USBs, seat belts and full accessibility
    🕓 Starts 5 January 2026
    📍 Timetable here: https://ow.ly/1zi250XjEtl
  • Have your say on how we keep our communities safe 5 January 2026

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    Central Bedfordshire Council

    As we are approaching the end of the year, we would be very grateful if you would complete our Community Safety Survey to tell us about crime and anti-social behaviour in your area.

    We appreciate the time you spend giving us your feedback and are grateful to those of you who share their views every year, keeping us up to date with developments and changes.

    If you have concerns, please report them. If you do not wish to report to Bedfordshire Police’s non-emergency number, 101, you can contact Crimestoppers, an independent charity that allows the public to report crime while remaining completely anonymous. You can contact them from any mobile or landline by calling 0800 555 111 or by submitting a report through their website. However, in an emergency, please call 999.

    Community safety is important to us all, and by working together to tackle crime and disorder we can make Central Bedfordshire a safer place to live.

    Have your say

     

  • Winter break for garden waste collections 5 November 2025

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    Important update for garden waste collection subscribers

    Central Bedfordshire Council will temporarily pause garden waste collections for 12 weeks this winter, from Monday 1st December 2025 to Friday 20th February 2026.

    The final garden waste collection for Potton will take place on Friday 21st November. All other waste and recycling collections will continue as normal during this period.

    Potton’s garden waste collections will resume on Friday 27th February 2026.

    Sign up for email alerts to receive updates on collection schedules and future garden waste subscription renewals.

    For more information about garden waste and collection dates you can also visit: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/garden-waste.

    During the break, garden waste can still be recycled at any of CBC’s four Household Waste Recycling Centres. For further details, including the opening times over the Christmas and New Year period, please visit: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/tidytips

    Residents with enough space in their gardens are encouraged to home compost and can access tips and advice on CBC’s website. 

    Residents can also prepare for the festive season by following the CBC’s social media and checking the website for collection dates throughout the Christmas period: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/waste

  • CBC Tree Tally Survey 27 October 2025
    🌳 Have you planted a tree since 2019?
    From garden saplings to community woodlands, every tree counts! Help us build a picture of tree and hedge planting across Central Bedfordshire by completing our Tree Tally survey.
    Let’s grow a greener future together 🌱
  • Town Council email 23 October 2025

    Potton Town Council has recently migrated to .gov.uk emails and our previous btconnect.com emails will no longer be forwarded to us from Thursday 30th October 2025.

    If you wish to contact us, please email enquiries@pottontowncouncil.gov.uk or call the office on 01767 260086.

    Thank you.

  • Don’t take it out on our staff, town councillors or volunteers 27 August 2025
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    Please to be polite and courteous when speaking to town council staff, councillors and volunteers.

  • War Memorial 2 May 2025

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    The War Memorial at Potton Cemetery was recently steam cleaned and the letters have been repainted black.

  • Please keep Potton’s play areas safe 3 March 2025

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    This is a polite reminder that dogs are prohibited from entering the children’s play areas at Henry Smith Playing Fields and Mill Lane Recreation Ground.

    If you are accompanied by your dog when your children are visiting the town council play areas, please act responsibly and remain outside.

    Thank you.

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Each publication has been compiled and published by Potton Town Council who are the owners of the copyright.  No reproduction is permitted without the express permission of the Council.  Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the various entries within this publication.  In no circumstances can Potton Town Council accept any liability for any loss or damage of any kind which may arise as a result from any error in, or omission of, any entry, artwork or telephone number.  The editorial content is not necessarily the views of the Council.

 

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