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Play Area Update

Please note the following Play Areas will be open from Saturday 4th July 2020 to which guidelines have been put in place in line with Covid-19.   Please click here for further information: Poster

• Kitelands
• Eagle Farm Road MUGA
• Franklins Recreation Ground
  

Saturday Market Update - 1st July 

WELCOME BACK….

Biggleswade Charter Market, which has stood in the Town since 1227, is restarting following the Government’s announcement that Outdoor Markets can re-open from 1st June 2020, as long as they are COVID-19 Secure.

Throughout Lockdown, we have had a couple of stalwart traders who were in the ‘essential’ list of exemptions under Government guidance.

A lot of work has been done to ensure that our Charter Market meets all the Government requirements, culminating in the joyous news that we will be opening Saturday 4th July 2020.  With reduced hours of 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, along with a different look to the market, we have introduced social distancing measures, as well as hand sanitisers at each of the entrances to the market. This is to ensure the health, safety & welfare of traders and customers alike.

The historical Road Closure of Market Place will run from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm each Saturday.

We look forward to welcoming back our regular traders, customers, along with the many new customers.

Pop down to see the fantastic produce and items on sale and ‘Support Local Business’.

Please click below for further information. 

Thank you

Saturday Charter Market Update - 3rd June 2020 

Following the Governments statement that from Monday 1^st June 2020, all Outdoor Markets can resume trading fully, as long as they meet current Government guidelines regarding COVID-19. On Saturdays we have been running a few essential stalls throughout the lockdown period and will continue to do so. We hope to be able to welcome back all other stall holders in the near future.

• If you are considering attending the market, we ask you to:
• Stay Alert to Save Lives
• Maintain social distancing of 2 metres
• Wash your hands before you leave home and when you return home
• Do not leave home if you or a member of your household has symptoms of a high temperature; a new, continuous cough or a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste.

Our mid-week on a Tuesday remains suspended until further notice.

This said, we are in the process of completing the necessary Risk Assessments and updated policies & procedures to ensure Social Distancing is maintained and our Markets run safely for our valued Traders, Staff & Patrons. Once this is completed, a date for the Market to be fully re-opened will be set.

Please check here on this website regularly for further updates on the market 

Playground Areas - Kings Reach 

Closed until further notice

We have received a report that the multi-use games area next to Venus Avenue is damaged to allow access in and has exposed some sharp edges to the damaged fixings. 

Also there has been damage to the fence down at the MUGA which will remain closed until further notice.  If residents see it being used, please notify the police.

Please click: Photos  

As soon as it is safe to do so and ultimately on the governments guidance we will get these areas open (including the basket ball court area).

Thank you 

Opening Hours

Please note, due to the pandemic our office is open from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm  (Monday - Friday) only.  During this period you are able to pick up items from the lobby, as follows:

• large brown bins
• small brown bins
• food waste bags
• orange recycling bags
• green gardening bags

Fees - 2020/2021 

For access please click: Fees

Tidy Tip, Biggleswade Update

Now open - bookings only 

Central Bedfordshire Council  have put all the information about booking on the Tidy Tip webpages www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/tidytips). On Thursday they released the first week’s slots, and from today they will be releasing a day at a time for the following week i.e. Today release next Monday’s, tomorrow release next Tuesday’s etc.

CBC will review this process and update, as required. 

Monday, 11th May 2020 

Council/Committee Meetings Update

Please Click: Citizen Advice: Update April 2020

Statement from Biggleswade Town Council on Coronavirus 

Biggleswade Town Council understands the difficulties that this pandemic has brought to all of us.

We wish to inform you that the council staff will be working remotely as far as is practical from home, but a small team will be present within our offices to deal with essential business that cannot be carried out remotely.

The Council Offices are closed to the public but we can be contacted by email at enquiries@biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk or by telephone on 01767 313134. Due to our workload and limited team size, we kindly ask you to refrain from calling unless absolutely necessary but to please email and we will reply as soon as possible.

In these unprecedented times Biggleswade Town Council is working on a response to both the national and local effort to combat the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

While we strongly urge that all residents and businesses take heed of Government advice on social distancing and self-isolation, we wish to make you aware of the following actions by Biggleswade Town Council:

1)   The Town Council will continue to deal with essential activities, to include in
      particular cemetery and funeral management

2)   Town Council managed open spaces will remain open for the public to exercise in
      line with Government advice but, unfortunately, the various enclosed play areas
      cannot be used until restrictions are lifted.

3)   The Tuesday and Saturday markets will be suspended for all but the traders who     
      are covered by the Government’s list of exceptions. However, individual 
      may decide not to trade. Measures will be in place to ensure appropriate social
      distancing.

4)   The public toilets in Century House will be closed until further notice.

5)   Parking permits for residents and those who need to come into work are to be
      extended beyond the expiry date until restrictions have been lifted. Permit holders
      need take no action at this present time.

6)    Allotment holders may still access their plots but must observe social distancing
      advice.

7)   The Orchard Centre is closed to the public and hirers until Government restrictions
      are lifted. We propose a moratorium on all contracts with regular hirers, to be
      reviewed when the Centre can re-open.

If you have any further questions, please email us at:

enquiries@biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk .

Most of all we urge all to keep safe and to observe the restrictions that have been put in place to protect the public from the virus.

Biggleswade Town Council

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Please find a link to view the UK government response to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

 PARKING

Update on parking in BTC-operated car parks only.  Please click here: Notification

 Social Media Policy 

BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL

Biggleswade Town Council is responsible for several aspects of the town, including markets, cemeteries and many of the town's parks and recreation grounds. Biggleswade Town Council also provides allotments for residents and issues annual community grants to worthwhile causes. For further information on each of these services please follow the appropriate links on our website.

Please follow this link for Services and Responsibilities.

Biggleswade Town Council holds two full Council meetings on the 2nd and last Tuesday every month at 7:00 pm, as well as several Committee meetings throughout the year. For further information regarding meeting dates, agendas and minutes, as well as information about your local Councillors, please follow this link: COUNCIL.

The Unitary Authority for Biggleswade is Central Bedfordshire Council.  Central Bedfordshire Council is responsible for services such as: waste services; street lighting; highways; and planning applications. For further information on each of these services (and more) please follow the appropriate links on our website or click here: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Biggleswade Town Council are looking to the future in a positive manner and are eagerly anticipating the challenges to be faced when providing a comprehensive and equitable service to the residents of the town. We have now taken over The Orchard Community Centre, Kings Reach. For further information please click: The Orchard.

Finance 

Biggleswade Town Council: Internal Audit 2018/2019 Completion

• Notice of Conclusion of the Audit
• Letter: Completion of the audit for the year ended 31st March 2019
• Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2018/19 Part 3