The beginnings of Houghton Regis date back to Roman times and this ancient past is illustrated by its name, taken from the Saxon ‘Hoe’, the spur of a hill, and ‘Tun’, a village with Regis being added in the time of Edward the Confessor when it became a royal manor.

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a new contractor to run Houghton Leisure Centre following a decision by the authority's Executive today (14 February.

The new contract will begin from April 1st and will ensure that the centre, previously earmarked for closure, will continue to operate throughout 2012/13.

This decision is the conclusion of partnership working between Central Bedfordshire Council, Houghton Regis Town Council and the Centre's Action Group.

A Quarry in a Quandary:

Houghton Regis Chalk Pit (Please click here to download a poster)

Burnt out cars, propane gas bottles, motorbikes and more shopping trollies than you can count – not the usual back-drop for a nature reserve, but The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire feels Houghton Regis Chalk Pit is a special place which badly needs conserving.

The much awaited book 'Houghton Regis Memories' is now on sale at the Town Council Offices.

The book features memories of local people and provides a fascinating insight into the building of his modern town. 

 Houghton Regis Town Council succeeds in gaining Quality Council Status re-accreditation

It is with great pleasure that the Town Council announces that it has been successful in being re-accredited with the Quality Council status.  

Following the Annual Meeting on Wednesday 18th May 2011 Houghton Regis Town Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Andrew Roberts has been elected as the Town Mayor of Houghton Regis for 2011/12.

The Houghton Regis Carnival was a terrific success with lots of sunshine! The event was kicked off by the colourful and energetic arrival of the Carnival procession on the Village Green.