Chalgrave Parish Council

16/10/2026

Ward Councillor Cllr Mark Versallion will be holding a help and advice surgery next Tuesday, offering local residents the opportunity to raise any concerns, ask questions or seek advice.

📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 6pm–7pm
📍 The Queen’s Head, Tebworth

Residents are welcome to drop in and speak with Mark about any local issues or matters they would like assistance with.

30/09/2026

📢 Toddington Park – Public Consultation Tonight

Chalgrave Parish Council has just been informed that a public consultation regarding the proposed Toddington Park development near M1 Junction 12 is taking place this evening.

We wish to make residents aware of the opportunity to attend and find out more about the proposals directly from the project team.

📍 Wilkinson Hall, Toddington
🕕 6pm–8pm, Wednesday 30 September

The proposals include:

• Industrial & logistics units
• Data centres
• Solar generation & battery storage
• Expanded HGV parking & electric HGV charging
• New roads and M1 Junction 12 access
• Mobility hub and potential retail facilities
• New walking, cycling and public rights of way
• New woodland, grassland and landscaping
• River Flit habitat improvements

The proposal includes approximately 204,000m² of development.

More information can be found via their website:
https://imptoddingtonpark.co.uk

Residents who wish to learn more about the proposals are welcome to attend the drop-in consultation this evening.

IMP Toddington Park

28/09/2026

🚧 Important Roadworks Information – A5 Northbound

National Highways will be carrying out urgent resurfacing works on the A5 northbound between Redmoor Interchange and Portway Interchange.

The works will take place:

📅 Friday 2 October 2026
🕗 8:00pm – 6:00am
🌧️ Weather permitting

🚗 Closure & Diversion

The A5 northbound will be closed between Redmoor Interchange and Portway Interchange.

Drivers will be diverted:

➡️ Leave the A5 at Redmoor Interchange
➡️ Take the third exit onto V6 Grafton Street
➡️ Continue through four roundabouts
➡️ At North Grafton Roundabout, take the first exit onto Portway
➡️ Follow Portway westbound to Portway Interchange
➡️ Rejoin the A5 northbound via the third exit

🚑 Emergency vehicles will have access through the works, with caution.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and follow the signed diversion route.

📞 For further information, contact National Highways on 0300 123 5000 or email [email protected].

23/09/2026

🌿 On Sunday 11 October, a team from The Conservation Volunteers will be working on the pond, and they need your help!

The Conservation Volunteers have previously carried out conservation work on the ponds in Toddington and Harlington, and this will be the first of three sessions planned for our pond.

The team will be working on approximately one third of the pond, cutting back vegetation, pulling weeds and carrying out general conservation work to help maintain the pond.

👥 We need as many volunteers as possible – so please tell your friends and come along!

🧤 Please bring suitable clothing and equipment, including boots, gloves and waders if you have them.

⏰ The start time will be confirmed nearer the day.

There will be two further sessions following this one, with more details to follow.

Many thanks in advance to everyone who can come along and help look after this important local environment! 🌱

15/09/2026

⚠️ UPDATE: Fly-Tipping on Chalgrave Road

Following our earlier post, the fly-tipping and debris on Chalgrave Road is still present.

Central Bedfordshire Council is aware of the situation and the issue has been reported to them.

🚗 In the meantime, drivers are asked to please take extra care when passing the area, reduce their speed and follow any temporary traffic signs in place.

14/09/2026

🚧 UPDATE: A421 Roadworks – Brogborough to Marsh Leys

National Highways has provided an update regarding upcoming road marking works on the A421 in both directions between M1 Junction 13 at Brogborough and Marsh Leys.

The work will take place overnight over three nights, weather permitting:

📅 Sunday 20 September – A421 eastbound, 8pm–6am
📅 Saturday 26 September – A421 westbound, 8pm–6am
📅 Sunday 27 September – A421 westbound, 8pm–6am

The A421 will be closed between Brogborough and Marsh Leys while the works are carried out.

🔄 Diversions

Eastbound – Sunday 20 September:
Traffic will be diverted via the A507, A6 and Elstow Interchange, before rejoining the A421 eastbound.

Westbound – Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September:
Traffic will continue eastbound to Elstow Interchange, then follow the A6 and A507 towards M1 Junction 13.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and follow the signed diversion routes.

The works are intended to refresh the road markings and improve safety for those travelling on the A421.

📞 For further information, contact National Highways on 0300 123 5000 or email [email protected].

13/09/2026

⚠️ Fly-Tipping on Chalgrave Road

Residents are advised that fly-tipping has taken place on Chalgrave Road, with debris and materials currently obstructing part of the carriageway.

🚗 please take extra care when passing the area, reduce your  speed and follow any temporary traffic signs in place.

09/09/2026

🚧 A5 Little Brickhill to Old Stratford – Roadworks Reminder

A reminder for residents that National Highways grassland recovery works are currently taking place along the A5 between Little Brickhill and Old Stratford.

The works are taking place across 21 sites and include vegetation clearance, the removal of diseased ash trees, replacement planting and ongoing maintenance.

🌙 Overnight works:
• Monday to Friday nights only
• 8:00pm – 6:00am
• Works are expected to continue for around 10 weeks
• All works are weather dependent

There will also be selected slip road closures at various junctions along the route, with signed diversions in place.

Emergency vehicles will continue to have access through the works where possible, with caution required.

📞 For further information, contact National Highways on 0300 123 5000 or email [email protected].

Please allow extra time for your journey and follow the signed diversion routes.

02/09/2026

🚧 Important Roadworks Information – A5 Little Brickhill to Old Stratford

National Highways has advised of grassland recovery works along the A5 between Little Brickhill and Old Stratford.

The works will take place across 21 sites and will include vegetation clearance, removal of diseased ash trees, replacement planting and ongoing maintenance.

📅 From Tuesday 1 September 2026
⏱️ Expected to take around 10 weeks
🌙 8pm–6am, Monday to Friday nights only
🌧️ Works are weather dependent.

Closures and diversions

Selected slip roads along the A5 will be closed at different times, with signed diversions in place. These include:

• Little Brickhill southbound entry slip – traffic will travel northbound to Kelly’s Kitchen Roundabout and return.

• Portway Roundabout southbound exit slip – traffic will continue southbound to Redmoor Roundabout and return.

• Abbey Hill Roundabout – various northbound and southbound entry and exit slip closures, with diversions via Old Stratford or Portway Roundabout.

• Redmoor Roundabout – various southbound entry and exit slip closures, with diversions via Portway Roundabout or Caldecotte and Letcham Roundabout.

Emergency vehicles will have access through the works.

Please allow extra time for your journey and follow the signed diversion routes. National Highways apologises for any noise or disruption caused and thanks residents and road users for their patience.

📞 More information: 0300 123 5000
📧 Email: [email protected]

Maps showing the diversion routes are available with the National Highways roadworks information.

28/08/2026

🚗 Have Your Say on Central Bedfordshire’s Future Transport

Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting on its Draft Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4), which sets out the proposed vision and approach for transport and travel across Central Bedfordshire up to 2040.

The plan will help shape the future of transport across our area, including roads, public transport, walking, cycling and other forms of travel.

Residents, businesses and local organisations are encouraged to read the draft LTP4 and associated assessments before submitting their views.

📅 Consultation opened: 29 June 2026
📅 Consultation closes: 20 September 2026

This is an opportunity to have your say on how transport should develop across Central Bedfordshire over the coming years.

🔗 Read the consultation documents and have your say:
https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/consultations-list/local-transport-plan-2026-consultation