Plans for the Woodside Link road are progressing well after Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive gave the green light.

Plans for the Woodside Link road are progressing well after Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive gave the green light to submit a planning application for its construction.
The new link road will connect Houghton Regis and the industrial estates in Dunstable to the planned new junction (11a) on the M1 north of the town. After initial work on its design, a planning application will be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate early in 2013, if required.
Executive Member for Sustainable Communities (Strategic Planning and Economic Development), Cllr Nigel Young, said: “The Woodside Link is a critical piece of new infrastructure, providing an arterial route through the planned new development area north of Houghton Regis, linking with the M1, connecting existing and future employment sites and residential areas to Dunstable, Houghton Regis and the wider transport network.”
By providing a convenient link between the industrial areas and the trunk road network, the road will stimulate further economic investment and will help provide much needed employment and job opportunities for residents throughout the area.
Cllr Young added: “The Woodside Link goes hand in hand with the A5 –M1 link and the detrunking of the A5 which is a fundamental part of our aspirations to regenerate Dunstable town centre.
“Not only that, but it will significantly reduce the number of heavy vehicles in residential streets, reducing noise and improving air quality, as well as freeing up roads for local residents.”
The Executive councillors agreed for an application to go ahead to the Planning Inspectorate, as well as initial work to investigate land acquisition, design costs and funding.
A Framework Plan to guide new development proposed for the north of Houghton Regis was also approved by the Council and provides technical guidance to help determine whether future planning applications are suitable. It identifies the Woodside Link as essential and critical infrastructure required for any development to be delivered, along with the A5 – M1 link road.


Press release from Central Bedfordshire Council

http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/news/october-2012/october-2012-news-and-press-releases.aspx

Launch of Arriva's 11 new buses for Dunstable, Houghton Regis & Luton.

Myself and others have just had the privilage of trying out part of the new Dunstable, Houghton Regis & Luton Busway! Photos on fb & the blog later. Route No. 38 will have state of the art buses, 11 to start with in May. The new busway, all helping to create jobs and better public transport links throughout the conurbation.

 

State of the art buses, with CCTV, the buses have a 7.3 litre engine and weigh over 10 tonnes when empty. They each have 46 seats and carry 61 standing making these the biggest buses in the Arriva fleet.

 

 

The new buses are fully wheelchair accessible, which allows easy access for disabled, elderlyand people travelling with young children, they are environmentally friendly with the latest Eur 5 engines which will mean they are among the cleanest vehicles operating locally.

 

This 'little' wheel is the genius that keeps the bus on the busway.

 

 

Centre ~ Dunstable Mayor Councillor Pat Staples.

 

Chairman of Central Bedfordshire Council Angela Barker, CBC Councillor Nigel Young and Kelvin Hopkins MP

.... and then we all had a trip along the busway itself! It was fast and smooth with now traffic jams!

 



The new busway is encouraging new businesses locally, which means new employment while helping people get to work using public transport.

 

Statty Fair in Dunstable today 24th September 2012

The rain has even stopped and the winds have calmed down, so everyone visiting Dunstable this evening can have a great time at the Statty Fair!

Dunstable win High Silver Gilt in this year's Anglia in Bloom Competition.

 

Promoting Dunstable sub group 'Dunstable in Bloom' working alongside Dunstable Town Council, resident's of Dunstable and community groups. Proved that Dunstable was once again 'Blooming Marvelous' as we have won High Silver Gilt in the Anglia in Bloom Awards.

 

About Dunstable has just returned from a meeting to discuss the achievements and are looking forward to the award ceremony we are involved in as part of 'Dunstable in Bloom' which will be held locally next month.

 

 

We will be meeting again soon to discuss how we will all get involved with Dunstable in Bloom preparations for 2013.

 

Everyone in Dunstable is welcome to join this group ~ All helping to make Dunstable a better place to live and work.

 

Please contact us for further details and we look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

 

Please click on the link below for more photos ~ Thank you

 

http://www.aboutdunstable.blogspot.co.uk/p/dunstable-in-bloom-celebrations.html

Dunstable Town Fayre ~ in Priory Gardens on Saturday 15th September 2012

This fabulous event was opened by Dunstable Mayor Councillor Pat Staples, who welcomed stall holders and visitors alike to a great fun packed day in Priory Gardens, Dunstable

 



 

The weather was very kind to everyone and a fun day was had by all.

 

To see more pictures please click on the link below ~ Thank you

 

http://www.aboutdunstable.blogspot.co.uk/p/having-fun-in-dunstable.html

Dunstable Town Fayre ~ Fun for everyone and something to uy for every pocket.

 

Dunstable Town Fayre 2011

 

This year promises to be an even bigger and better event!

 

There will be Donkey Rides and Inflatables for the children....

 

Craft Stalls, home bakes, dog shows and much more for everyone to enjoy.

 

From pennies to pounds there will be something at Dunstable Town Fayre to suit every pocket!

 



Dunstable a great place to live and work!

This is an excellent promotional video about our town ~ Please take a look and share with friends.

http://www.youtube.com/user/centralbedfordshire?feature=results_main