Defibrillator installed in Honeydon
A new defibrillator has been installed in Honeydon. The Parish Council would like to thank Borough Councillor Tom Wootton for his generous donation from the Ward Fund which enabled us to purchase this, to Peter …
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Volunteers for Neighbourhood Plan
One person from Honeydon Road, Colmworth, one from Honeydon, two from Upper Staploe and two from Duloe have expressed an interest in joining the steering group for the Neighbourhood Plan. It would be helpful to …
Upgrading the A1
The government have published a draft transport strategy for consultation. Much of this is related to rail infrastructure but a recurring theme in it is to deliver a long term solution to the challenges of …
Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
Staploe Parish Council have decided to develop a Neighbourhood Plan and to set up a Steering Group to develop the plan. It seems likely that some development may be proposed in our parish and a …
Neighbourhood Area Designated
The parish of Staploe has been designated as a “Neighbourhood Area” for the purpose of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan. For further information and a map see the decision notice
Interactive Map of Bedfordshire in World War II
Marking the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day at Bedfordshire Archives Bedfordshire Archives are marking the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15th August by launching an interactive map of Bedfordshire in World War …
Bath Asparagus
The Bath Asparagus is still in full flower in shadier spots and just going over in sunny areas. This is the bank between Old Farm Cottage and Bassmead in Staploe. For further information see the …
Verge cutting and nature reserves
We are lucky enough to have a very rare wildflower in our parish. It is called Spiked Star of Bethlehem or Bath Asparagus (Ornithogalum pyrenaicum). It usually only grows in a few locations near Bath …
Accounts for 2019-2020 Available Online
Staploe Parish Council’s Accounts for 2019-2020 have been published online and submitted to the external auditors (Mazars). They are available for inspection here: The accounts, including invoices and bank statements can be inspected by members …