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.

Following the Annual Meeting on Wednesday 15^th May 2013, Houghton Regis Town Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Peter Williams has been elected as the Town Mayor of Houghton Regis for 2013/14. The Deputy Mayor is Councillor Peter Carrington.

TITHE FARM ROAD WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 13TH JULY FROM 9AM TO 12 NOON TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF THE CARNIVAL PROCESSION.

FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CALL 01582 708540.

WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THAT THIS MAY CAUSE BUT TRUST THAT YOU WILL APPRECIATE THE SAFETY BENEFITS THAT THIS WILL CREATE FOR THE PROCESSION.

After taking into account the Council Tax “harmonisation” by Central Bedfordshire Council, and small increases into the Police and Fire Authority precepts, it is anticipated that the additional amount payable per week will be around 40p.

The budget setting process has been particularly difficult

Houghton Regis Carnival is taking place on Saturday 13^th July and the theme this year is ‘Time Travel ’.

Although the event is still some months away, preparations are already being made for some time travel themed entertainment! To download the new Carnival programme, please click here

Step back through time with historic sketches from the Shifting Sands Theatre Company; enjoy a good old fashioned Punch and Judy Show whilst browsing the many stalls on offer. For more information please call Sarah on 01582 708523 or email sarah.gelsthorp@houghtonregis.org.uk

The car will be the star at the Houghton Regis Classic Car Show on Sunday 15th September! Contact us now to exhibit your Classic or Vintage Car, Motorcycle or Military vehicle!

Last year, the event attracted over 100 cars, which ranged from Pre-War motors to modern day 'classics'. There was also a range of Military vehicles displayed on the Green, which included a Military Ambulance complete with stretcher and Army Officers dressed in authentic costumes.

Gypsy & Traveller Development Plan

As part of the process for bring this plan forward the following sites were agreed to be recommended within the plan by the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 28th February:

Site 16, Barton-le-Clay
Site 55, Dunton Lane, nr Biggleswade
Site 58, Potton
Site 76, Stotfold
Site 78, Tingrith
Site 92, Caddington nr Dunstable
Site 116, Pulloxhill

The committee also recommended the following site for Travelling show people:

Site 82, east of Biggleswade

The purpose of Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) is to encourage neighbours to cooperate with each other, to look out for each other’s properties and to report crime or anti-social behaviour in their residential areas. Everyone who joins NHW plays an important part in making their neighbourhood a safer place to live and to assist households from becoming victims of crime.

Due to the success of the Royal Wedding and Jubilee Badges, the Town Council is pleased to announce the sale of its limited edition Millennium badges produced in the year 2000!

The badges have not been available for sale before and all proceeds will be put towards community events in the town.

There are only 200 badges left in the Council's possession and all sales will be taken on a first come, first served basis!

Donation £1.00

The search is on to find the people in Houghton Regis of whom we can be proud.

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. 

The Houghton Regis Carnival was a terrific success despite the weather conditions!

The winners of the procession competition were Kings Houghton Middle School who won £300 plus the Yvonne Corkerton Memorial Trophy and the runners up were 1st/3rd Houghton Regis Scout Group who won £150 and a trophy cup

To view a comprehensive list of dates for important events happening in and around Houghton Regis please click here

For more details about these events, including meetings of the Town Council, please see the scrolling events section of this website by clicking here

 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.