Leighton–Linslade
History
The parish was formed on 1 April 1965 as an urban parish in Leighton-Linslade Urban District from the merger of Leighton Buzzard, and Linslade (previously in Buckinghamshire). On 1 April 1974 Under the Local Government Act 1972 the parish was reformed as a successor parish in South Bedfordshire district.
Geography
It consists of the settlements of Leighton Buzzard and Linslade, which have a single town council. The River Ouzel provides the border between the parts, with Leighton to the east and Linslade to the west. The two are served by Leighton Buzzard railway station, which is actually on the western side.
Governance
The local council is Leighton–Linslade Town Council.
Leighton–Linslade is recognised as a Cycling town by Cycling England, from whom it receives funding to promote cycle use.
The parish participates in international town twinning:
- Coulommiers (France)
- Titisee-Neustadt, (Germany) – since 1991
Arms
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Freedom of the Town
The following people and military units have received the Freedom of the Town of Leighton–Linslade.
Individuals
- Walter "Wally" Randall: 10 November 2019.
Military Units
- RAF Stanbridge: 27 April 1987.
- 1003 (Leighton Buzzard) Squadron Air Training Corps: 29 January 2001.
References
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ "Leighton Buzzard Registration District". UKBMD. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "The Local Government (Successor Parishes) Order 1973". legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "British towns twinned with French towns". Archant Community Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 5 July 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ^ "East of England Region". Civic Heraldry of England. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ "Honorary Freeman". Leighton–Linslade Town Council. Retrieved 14 December 2021.