We live in thriving communities
Central Bedfordshire has some unique and special assets. Its characterful market towns and villages are busy nodes of activity. Parks and open countryside offer tranquillity and recreational opportunities, and there is lots to see and do.
As we move towards 2050 we want to be better at celebrating what makes us a great place to live, work and play. Central Bedfordshire will be a place desired by residents, employers and visitors alike with the benefits of growth captured and re-invested locally. It will be a place easy to get around with our rural centres and market towns linked by clean efficient transport modes and improved digital infrastructure allowing everyone to feel connected.
A great place to play
We will continue to build on our unique leisure and cultural offering. Central Bedfordshire will be known as a place for visitors and residents alike to enjoy and explore.
Easy to get around
We will benefit from our excellent connections, and be a place where public transport and other shared and active modes are convenient and affordable, connecting our villages and rural areas
Beneficial growth
We will carefully plan where and how we grow. New and existing communities will be planned and connected with the right infrastructure. We will set new standards for quality growth.
Thriving market towns and villages
We want our town centres and high streets to meet 21st Century needs and our community spaces and facilities to enable us to connect.
Inspiration
There are a number of places within the UK and beyond that have developed positive identity with residents proud to say they are from there. Here are just some of the places and ideas that might help us define approaches that are will make Central Bedfordshire renowned for doing things better.
