Flitton / Houghton Conquest / Silsoe / Flitwick / Chicksands -

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (WARDHEDGES ROAD, FLITTON)

(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 Wardhedges Road, Flitton between The Brambles and Silsoe Rd.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway, and footway repair 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 30 November to 2 December 2026 between the hours 0800-1800 The road will be closed at all times during this period. The alternative route will be via Greenfield Rd, Sand Rd, Silsoe Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 30 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

(BEDFORD ROAD, HOUGHTON CONQUEST)

(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 following lengths of road: Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest from Ampthill Road to Sollars Way.

This temporary closure is required to enable various remedial 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 1 to 10 December 2026 for 24 hrs a day.

The roads will be closed at all times during these periods.

The alternative routes for this closure are: Bedford Road – The Grove, B530 and vice versa The Order will come into operation on 1 December 2026 for a period of 18 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Mida Civil Engineering – 01525 659997

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(AMPTHILL ROAD, SILSOE)

(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 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

(OFF STREET PARKING PLACES ORDER 2011) (VARIATION) ORDER 2026

On 27th October 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council made the above named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:-

To amend the Central Bedfordshire Council (Off-Street Parking Places) Order 2011 as follows:-

• To add Red Kite Meadows Car Park, Steppingley Road, Flitwick to the Order.

• To provide one session of 5-hour free parking each day for visitors providing a ticket is obtained.

• To provide and allocate car parking spaces for which the duration of parking will be unlimited. Chargeable hours will be from Monday to Saturday between 8am and 6pm. Outside of those hours parking in those spaces will be free and unrestricted. No return within one hour.

• To provide unlimited free parking for Disabled Badge Holders in allocated Disabled Persons Parking Bays.

• To introduce Electric Vehicle Charging only in allocated bays Monday – Saturday between 8:00am and 6:00pm. Max stay whilst plugged in and charging is 6 hours. Outside of these times bays will be free and unrestricted. Vehicles parking in these bays must always be plugged in and charging.

• To add unlimited permit parking for residents in designated spaces.

• To add unlimited permit parking for staff in designated spaces.

• No parking at any time on double yellow lines.

• To add a 2.1m height restriction.

Date of Operation:- The Order will come into operation on the 12th November 2026.

Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. If you wish to inspect the documents in person, this can be arranged at Priory House, Chicksands; we recommend arranging an appointment in advance by emailing the above address.

High Court Challenge:- Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the ground that it is not within the powers of the relevant Section of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the ground that any requirement of that Section had not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of 27th October 2026, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Patrick Clarke, Service Director, Highways

Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG1917 5TQ         

5 November 2026