Leighton Buzzard Lib Dems

09/06/2026

Energy is not a luxury. It is essential.

That's why we have a plan to halve energy bills in the long term, and to help make sure everyone can afford their essential energy needs today.

06/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Amazing evening for LB Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Thanks to the whole community who came out last night for another brilliant LB Pride!

It was fantastic to see so many turn out for a night full of colour, music, celebration and joy! 🌈💃🕺🏾

But the weekend has only just begun!

🤝Join us today (6 June) at our Community Day on the High Street. This is a great chance to find out more about our thriving community of clubs, groups and societies that support our area. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, interest or cause to support - there is lots to find out about! It’s a great chance to support our regular Saturday market too.

🍔🍕 Then on Sunday it’s the Big Lunch Food Festival from 11am to 4pm in the High Street. There will be food stalls, music and entertainment in the heart of the town centre.

Please do come down and support our fantastic community - and let’s hope the ☀️might put in an appearance!

03/06/2026

🚨 25 DAYS TO GO! 🚨

Today’s countdown star is Dinka from Central Bedfordshire Council, who has been a key part of the project team helping bring Leighton Leisure & Community Centre to life.

With just 25 days until we open on 27th June, excitement is building as the finishing touches continue across the centre.

Although we’re not entirely convinced the rowing boat is part of the final plans… 🚣‍♀️😂

Keep an eye on our socials for more countdown updates as we get closer to opening day! ✨

31/05/2026

📣 Don’t forget to have your say in the Local Plan scoping consultation - open until 3rd June

There’s still time to have your say on the future of Central Bedfordshire.

The Local Plan scoping consultation is open until 3 June 2026 and is a chance to tell Central Beds Council what is important to you and our community here in Leighton Buzzard.

The Local Plan will guide how Central Bedfordshire grows up to 2050, including the homes, jobs, and infrastructure we need, while helping to protect our communities and environment.

Our town has seen huge housing growth in recent years without the infrastructure, particularly health facilities, to support it. This has to change and this is a chance to share your views on this and many other issues.

Find out more and take part ⬇️

https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/consultations

29/05/2026

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently consulting on its next local plan.

We feel that more priority needs to be given to delivering new local health facilities.

This is your chance to have your say.

There’s still time to have your say on the future of Central Bedfordshire.
Our Local Plan scoping consultation is open until 3 June 2026 and is a chance to tell us whether the issues and priorities we’ve identified are the right ones as we develop the plan.
The Local Plan will guide how Central Bedfordshire grows up to 2050, including the homes, jobs, and infrastructure we need, while helping to protect our communities and environment.
Find out more and take part https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/consultations

09/05/2026

📣 ROAD ADOPTION DELAYS

We are working to support local residents who are trying to get their roads adopted by CBC.

Cllr Emma Holland-Lindsay has raised the experiences of residents on Sandhills who have been waiting years for their roads to be adopted by Central Beds Council.

https://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/politics/council/deadlock-over-road-adoption-for-leighton-buzzard-housing-estate-8504924

01/05/2026

😎 Fantastic to see the brand new splash park opening!

29/04/2026

Big news for your weekend plans ☀️💦

Splash ’n’ Play is back 🎉

Your newly refurbished Splash ’n’ Play at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground reopens this Saturday 2 May. It’s still completely free to use 🙌

Here’s what you need to know:

Monday to Friday. 10:00 to 16:00 ⏰
Saturday and Sunday. 10:00 to 19:30 ⏰
The beach area is open 🏖️
Toilets are open during these hours 🚻

A big thank you goes to Ustigate Waterplay for the refurbishment work 👏

More hours are coming as summer approaches 🌞
Keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates 👀

Planning your visit:

Check parking details here 🚗
https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/parsons-close-recreation-ground/

25/04/2026

🔶 A lovely sunny morning out on the doorsteps in the town this morning with residents sharing their views on local and national issues.

Concerns raised included:

🟠 Potholes

🟠 Recycling services

🟠 Footpath cleaning

Your local Lib Dem team is here to help you with issues from potholes to broken streetlights and much more.

📧 You can always contact us by email at [email protected].

You can also fill in our residents’ survey online to let us know your views. Link also in comments.

www.CentralBedsLibDems.org.uk/listening

22/04/2026

📣 We continue to push for the health services our growing town needs and deserves.

We were concerned when the plans for new rooms at the Bassett Road Health Centre were announced that it would be a ‘sticking plaster’ not a solution for better healthcare in the town.

Thanks to the hard work of the Leighton Linslade Health Provision group we now know that the number of appointments being offered at the new rooms is so far much lower than promised - another letdown for local residents.

The local NHS was challenged over claims that expanded facilities at Leighton Buzzard would provide capacity for 56,000 extra appointments a year, with Central Bedfordshire councillors saying residents had been given a clear impression of what would be delivered.