Bedfordshire (Multiple Areas) - Various Traffic Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(AMPTHILL ROAD, SILSOE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council intends not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Ampthill Road, Silsoe between Silsoe House Mews to number 46.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 16 to 18 November 2026 between the hours 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via High St, A6, A507, Ampthill Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 16 November for a period of eighteen months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Highways Helpdesk - 03003008049

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(STATION ROAD, LIDLINGTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Station Road, Lidlington 20m either side of the Level Crossing.

This temporary closure is required to enable wig wag upgrade work to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 2300hrs on 7 to 1700hrs on 8 November 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Church St, High St, Bury Ware, A507, Bedford Rd, Brogborough, Sheep Tick End and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 7 November 2026 for a period of eighteen months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Network Rail - 07711600143

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE NO WAITING AT ANY TIME
ON THE SQUARE, ASPLEY GUISE

Reason for proposal: For facilitating the passage of traffic on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians) and the waiting restrictions are intended to address indiscriminate parking and to ensure that junctions are not obstructed by parked vehicles.

Effect of the Order:

To introduce No Waiting at any time on the following length of road In Aspley Guise:-

1.  The Square, east side, from a point approximately 4 metres north of a point in line with the southeast flank wall of No.4 The Square, extending in a southeasterly direction, following the curvature of the kerb, for approximately 18 metres, (up to the existing waiting restrictions).

Details may also be viewed online at https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/about-your-council/latest-public-and-statutory-notices.

Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 12 November 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made. All comments must quote unique reference number TRO-097. If you want to send in your comments in writing please send them to the address shown below FAO Emily Hirst.

Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and uploaded onto the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of a report on the scheme a few days before the proposal is discussed at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting, where it will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish for your comments to be part of the report please state this explicitly within your response.

Order Title: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (Bedfordshire County Council (District of Mid Bedfordshire) (Civil Enforcement Area and Special Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2008) (Variation No.*) Order 202*”

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE A
20MPH SPEED LIMIT ON LODGE ROAD, CRANFIELD

Reason for proposal: The proposed 20mph speed limit on Lodge Road supports a road safety scheme requested by Cranfield Parish Council. The Quiet Lane designation aims to improve safety and encourage active travel, reflecting regular use by pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians, as well as its role on National Cycle Network Route 51. Measures such as gateway features and imprinted surfacing will reinforce the reduced speed limit and promote driver compliance.

Effect of the Order:

To introduce a 20mph Speed Limit on the following length of road in Cranfield:

1.  Lodge Road, from its junction with Thillans to its junction with Wood End Road/Court Road.

Details may also be viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/publicstatutorynotices.

Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 12 November 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made and must quote unique reference number TRO-133. If you want to send in your comments in writing please send them to the address shown below FAO Emily Hirst.

Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and uploaded onto the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of a report on the scheme a few days before the proposal is discussed at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting, where it will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish for your comments to be part of the report please state this explicitly within your response.

Order Title: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (Lodge Road, Cranfield) (20mph Speed Limit Order) 202*”

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE
A 40MPH SPEED LIMIT ON B530 AMPTHILL ROAD,
HOUGHTON CONQUEST

Reason for proposal: The proposed speed limit changes are being introduced in response to changes to the highway environment, including the construction of a new roundabout, a shared-use pedestrian and cycle path, and a neighbouring residential development.

Effect of the Order:

To introduce a 40mph Speed Limit on the following length of road in Houghton Conquest:-

1.  Ampthill Road, from a point approximately 212 metres southwest of a point in line with the common property boundary between No. 1 and No. 2 Ampthill Road and extending in a northeasterly direction for approximately 298 metres up to the roundabout junction with Turvey Road.

2.  Ampthill Road, from the roundabout junction with Turvey Road and extending in a northerly direction for approximately 401 metres.

3.  Turvey Road, from the roundabout junction with Ampthill Road and extending in an easterly direction for approximately 29 metres.

Details may also be viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ publicstatutorynotices.

Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 12 November 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made and must quote unique reference number TRO-134. If you want to send in your comments in writing please send them to the address shown below FAO Emily Hirst.

Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and uploaded onto the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of a report on the scheme a few days before the proposal is discussed at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting, where it will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish for your comments to be part of the report please state this explicitly within your response.

Order Title: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (B530 Ampthill Road, Houghton Conquest) (40mph Speed Limit Order) 202*”

Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Definitive Map and Statement for Central Bedfordshire as at 10 October 2014

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE)
(GRAVENHURST: PART OF FOOTPATH NO. 7) MODIFICATION ORDER 2026

The above Order made on 16 October 2026, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive statement for the area by varying and adding to the particulars relating to Footpath No. 7, Gravenhurst from its junction with High Street opposite Chestnut Tree House at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 1125 3591 to its junction with an unaffected part of Footpath No. 7, Gravenhurst at OS GR TL 1137 3575 to the south of the Orchard Close estate by providing details of the footpath’s position and width, as described below.

Footpath No. 7, Gravenhurst starts at its junction with High Street opposite Chestnut Tree House at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 1125 3591 and extends in a south-easterly direction adjacent to the fence of No. 14a High Street for approximately 36 metres to OS GR TL 1128 3588 then continues in a south-easterly direction for approximately 109 metres at a distance of 1 metre from the root-line of the adjacent hedge set to the east side of the path to OS GR TL 1135 3580 then continues in a south-easterly direction for approximately 43 metres along the centre of the track to OS GR TL 1138 3577 then continues in a south-south-westerly direction for approximately 24 metres to OS GR TL 1137 3575 then continues in a south-easterly direction for approximately 306 metres to OS GR TL 1158 3553 where the path forks. One fork continues in a south-westerly direction to join Footpath No. 2, Gravenhurst at OS GR TL 1140 3538. The other fork continues in a north-easterly direction to join the end of Footpath No. 3, Gravenhurst at OS GR TL 1170 3566.

Footpath No. 7, Gravenhurst has a width of 1.22 metres (4 feet) between OS GR TL 1125 3591 and OS GR TL 1135 3580 and a width of 1.2 metres between OS GR TL 1135 3580 and OS GR TL 1137 3575. From OS GR TL 1158 3553 the footpath has a constant width of 1.2 metres.

A copy of the Order and the Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of Central Bedfordshire Council Highways, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford. Any inspection will be by appointment only, please contact definitivemap@centralbedfordshire. gov.uk or 0300 300 6530 to arrange an appointment. A copy of the Order, the Order map and an explanatory statement are available to view and download for free at  https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/planningand-building/definitive-map/modifications. Paper copies of the Order and map may be bought at a charge of £4.00.

Any representations about or objections to the Order may be sent in writing to the Senior Definitive Map Officer, Central Bedfordshire Council, Highways, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5QT or definitivemap@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk not later than 10 December 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Representations and objections must include either a postal or e-mail address. Any representations or objections made will be in the public domain and will be available for viewing/copying by members of the public.

If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn the Central Bedfordshire Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with the Order. These will be made publicly available by either the Council or the Planning Inspectorate.

Dated 22 October 2026

Central Bedfordshire Council                                    Patrick Clarke
Priory House                                         Service Director, Highways
Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ