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Great Denham Parish Council Great Denham Parish Council was created in 2007 to serve the needs of the local community.

The initial 249 houses will gradually be increased by another 1500 through ongoing development. Facebook and our web site exists to ensure that as developments in Great Denham progress everybody in the community has the opportunity to keep themselves up to date with the latest news – have your say, sound off, give your views, express your concerns become interactive and have some impact!

Help shape the future of Great DenhamGreat Denham Parish Council is looking for residents interested in joining a new Ne...
22/09/2026

Help shape the future of Great Denham

Great Denham Parish Council is looking for residents interested in joining a new Neighbourhood Plan Working Group.

Our current Neighbourhood Plan was adopted in September 2023 and will reach its fifth anniversary in September 2028. We therefore want to start reviewing it now to make sure it remains up to date and continues to reflect the needs and priorities of Great Denham.

Neighbourhood Plans are important because they form part of the planning framework used when decisions are made about development in our area. They can influence matters such as the design of new development, community facilities, infrastructure and the protection of important local spaces.

This is also a particularly important time for planning in Bedford. Bedford Borough Council has begun preparing its new Local Plan 2050, which will determine how the borough develops over the coming years.

The Working Group will be led by the parish council and will include a small number of councillors and, importantly, Great Denham residents.

You do not need any planning experience. We are looking for residents who care about Great Denham and would like to help shape its future.

If you would be interested in joining the group, please contact
[email protected]

⚠️ MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE – THE BRANSTON WAY ⚠️Residents are advised that The Branston Way will be completely closed between...
21/09/2026

⚠️ MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE – THE BRANSTON WAY ⚠️

Residents are advised that The Branston Way will be completely closed between the Cemetery Road roundabout and King Alfred Way roundabout for bridge repair works.

📅 17 October to 2 November 2026
🕐 The closure will be in place 24 hours a day.

The closure will affect the road, footway and cycleway while Bedford Borough Council carries out bridge repairs, replacement of bridge joints, resurfacing and road marking.

🚗 Signed vehicle diversion:
The Branston Way → Cemetery Road → Box End Road → C46 slip road → A428 → Bromham Bypass, and the reverse route.

🚶🚲 There is no alternative diversion route for pedestrians or cyclists affected by the closure.

🚑 Access will not be maintained through the closure for emergency vehicles.

This is a significant closure and is likely to affect journeys in and around Great Denham, so residents are advised to plan ahead and allow additional time.

Further details and closure maps:
https://one.network/?tm=GB152318470
https://one.network/?tm=GB152319853

For further information, contact Bedford Borough Council on 01234 718003.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS - GREAT DENHAM COMMUNITY HALLThe Hall trustees have put together a fantastic programme of events fo...
21/09/2026

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS - GREAT DENHAM COMMUNITY HALL

The Hall trustees have put together a fantastic programme of events for residents to celebrate.

Next event - 3rd October - B**r Festival

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Great Denham Summer Fete last weekend!We would really appreciate your feedbac...
04/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Great Denham Summer Fete last weekend!

We would really appreciate your feedback on the event. Whether you stayed for an hour or spent the whole day with us, please take a few minutes to complete our short survey.

Your feedback will help us understand what worked well and what we could improve for future events.

Scan the QR code below or use the link to complete the survey.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/RO10QP/

Thank you for helping us make future Great Denham events even better.

Great to see so many Great Denham families at the Village Fete yesterday - hope everyone had a good time! Please take a ...
31/08/2026

Great to see so many Great Denham families at the Village Fete yesterday - hope everyone had a good time! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey so that we can use the feedback to plan future events.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/RO10QP/

A big thank you to everyone who made it happen.

See you all again next year, let's celebrate the 20th birthday of Great Denham Parish in 2027!

It is Fete Day! 🎉The weather forecast is looking promising, so we are looking forward to a great afternoon at the Great ...
30/08/2026

It is Fete Day! 🎉

The weather forecast is looking promising, so we are looking forward to a great afternoon at the Great Denham Village Fete.

A few useful things to know before you head down:

🍔 The Archers Rest will be running the BBQ and bar
🍦 There will be an ice cream van
🪑 Feel free to bring your own chairs or picnic rug
🧺 You are also very welcome to bring your own picnic and settle in for the afternoon

We will be there from 12pm–7pm with plenty going on throughout the day.

See you at the Fete!

The Great Denham Village Fete is TOMORROW!Join us from 12pm–7pm for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.There is pl...
29/08/2026

The Great Denham Village Fete is TOMORROW!

Join us from 12pm–7pm for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.

There is plenty happening throughout the day, including:

• Car and motorcycle show
• Dog show
• Baking competition
• Sports and games
• Bouncy castle
• Brass Band and DJ
• Archers Rest BBQ and bar
• Morris dancers
• Fete Races
• And more!

📅 Sunday 30th August
🕛 12pm–7pm

We are looking forward to seeing everyone there, and keeping our fingers crossed for some good weather!

We are looking forward to seeing all your entries for the Great Denham Village Fete Baking Competition this Sunday!A qui...
26/08/2026

We are looking forward to seeing all your entries for the Great Denham Village Fete Baking Competition this Sunday!

A quick reminder for everyone entering: please write down a full list of ingredients used in your bake and bring this with you to leave alongside your entry. This is important so that we have clear information about any allergens.

Good luck, bakers!

The Great Denham Village Fete is nearly here!We are looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday and keeping our finge...
26/08/2026

The Great Denham Village Fete is nearly here!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday and keeping our fingers crossed that the weather is kind to us.

We could still use a few extra pairs of hands on the day. If any residents are able to spare some time, we would really appreciate help with:

Set-up: 8am–11am
Marshalling: 12pm–7pm
Clear-up: 6pm–8pm

Even if you can only help for part of one of these periods, it would be very welcome. Just come and see us at the Parish Council tent on the day.

See you Sunday!

🍰 Great Denham’s bakers, it is time to put your skills to the test!As part of this year’s Great Denham Village Fete, we ...
18/08/2026

🍰 Great Denham’s bakers, it is time to put your skills to the test!

As part of this year’s Great Denham Village Fete, we will be holding a Baking Competition. We would love to see your creations, so get your mixing bowls ready and see if you can impress the judges!

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