Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting residents to take part in an important review that shapes how your local area is represented and governed. This Community Governance Review is all about making sure town and parish councils – the most local level of government, is working effectively and fairly for the communities they serve.
The review will look at:
- Creating, merging, or changing parish boundaries
- Renaming parishes or changing their style (e.g., village, community)
- Adjusting the number of councillors in each parish
- Grouping smaller parishes together to share resources
This is your chance to have a say in how your local area is represented. Whether you live in a town, village, or parish, your views matter.
As communities grow and change, the review will help ensure:
- fair representation for all residents
- parish boundaries reflect new housing developments
- smaller parishes get the support they need
- local councils continue to reflect the identity and needs of their communities
There are two stages to the review:
- CBC are now in the first stage – gathering feedback on current arrangements which opened this week on 7th July 2025 and closes 1 September 2025
- Later this year, they will consult on the draft recommendations suggested through the first stage of this review
The link to the Community Governance Review consultation and the town and parish profiles can be found at: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/306/your_voice_matters/2021/community_governance_review_2025_-_stage_1
