Newport Pagnell Town Council

Civil War Reenactment event – CANCELLED

Please see the following statement issued by the Bury Commoners and English Civil War Society:

Cancellation statement

It is with deep regret that the Bury Commoners and English Civil War Society have cancelled the Bank Holiday event due to take place on Bury Field Common on 30th and 31st August.

In the light of the severe fire risk on the Common and our concern for the safety of the public and re-enactors, we have concluded that the risk is too great for the event to go ahead.

Even with the rain that is forecast, we cannot be confident that the fire risk and other associated risks will reduce significantly, and we recognise that our Emergency Services are overstretched and do not wish to add to the stress and strain on them.

Electronic bikes and scooters

Newport Pagnell Town Council, has received numerous complaints about the numbers of electronic bikes and scooters being misused in the town. There have been repeated reports of:

• Dangerous driving both in the roads and on pavements

• Accidents and near misses

• Riders travelling at dangerous speeds

• Multiple riders on one unit

• Under-age riders

• Electric bikes and scooters left abandoned, making pavements dangerous and unpassable.

The Town Council has held extensive meetings with providers of hired bikes and scooters to request that they use technology available to prevent such risks but this has been to no avail. Therefore, the local council has now written to Milton Keynes City Council to request that they remove the pilot project from the historic town. Milton Keynes City Council is the Highways and Transport Authority and controls permission for the pilot scheme to operate.

Town Mayor, Councillor Paul day said:

“I stress that we want to be able to welcome and support innovation and smart use of technology, including those that reduce vehicle movements, but public safety must always be a priority. Unfortunately, how the scheme operates in practice simply presents unacceptable risk to public safety in our view.

As an example of how frequently and significantly the scheme is failing the community and as if to validate our decision; even as I left our meeting within moments I was passed by two young people (perhaps under 18) on a single scooter travelling at speed and on the footpath. This risk to public safety needs to be stopped.“

Notes:

• This decision relates to the pilot scheme of e-scooter and e- bikes provided by LIME and others, and authorised by Milton Keynes City Council

• Privately owned scooters are a separate issue and can only be used on private land, with the landowner’s permission. They cannot be used on any public roads or paths. We were made aware by Thames Valley Police (TVP) earlier this year that they had resorted to removing privately owned electric scooters from individuals and later crushing them.

Multi activity camps at Willen Road Sports Ground

https://eequ.org/book/swans-multi-activity-camps-mk16-with-the-swans-community-partnership-30142

Notice from Milton Keynes City Council

There has been a delay with the proposed start date of the Chicheley Hill Roundabout works on the existing road. The delay is due to on going utility works in the local area and need for overhead cables to be removed before these works commence. National Grid are attending the site in August to isolate and disconnect the overhead cables to enable these roundabout works to commence.

Therefore the following list and dates with associated attachments are the new proposed works on site.

The unaudited accounts for the year ending 31^st March 2026 have been published and are available to view here Annual Returns and Audit | Newport Pagnell Town Council

Kickstart for change football project

Youth Network MK are offering a free community football session for local young people aged 11-18 years.

From Thursday 4th June, 5–6pm, on the Leah Williamson astro pitch, Willen Road, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0DF. Sessions will run every Thursday until 13 August, after which they will take a summer break and return in September.

If you have any questions contact: -youthnetwork@byc-charity.org.uk

Youth Network sessions at the Youth Club, Wolverton Road

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

Do you have concerns regarding your community? If this is a general enquiry or concern that is not regarding a criminal offence, you may log it using the link below.

Something I’m concerned about in my neighbourhood | Thames Valley Police

Exercise referral scheme at Middleton Pool and Fitness Centre

Middleton Pool and Fitness Centre are pleased to offer an exercise referral scheme designed to support individuals in improving their health and wellbeing. Referrals can be made in several ways: through a medical professional, an allied healthcare professional or even a self-referral.

To make it even easier, simply scan the QR code below to refer onto the exercise referral programme.

Town Trails

Pick up a copy of the Town Trails from the Town Council offices at 80 High Street, next to Specsavers or at Newport Pagnell Library.

There are four children’s trails to follow:

1. The Skylark Trail at Bury Common

2. The Dragonfly Trail at Castle Meadow

3. The Kingfisher Trail at Riverside Meadow

4. The Otter Trail at Ousebank Gardens and Cemetery

A fun activity for all the family to enjoy whilst learning about nature. Collect your sticker on completion of the trail.

Heritage and Wildlink Trails – suitable for adults and young persons over the age of 14

Warm Hubs

Come along for a chat. A warm welcome to all.

The Mead Centre- Every Thursday 10:45am to 2:30pm

Ousebank House- Wednesday’s 11am to 4pm

Newport Pagnell Swifts and Martins

Newport Pagnell Flood Plan and Aims

Please click the links below for access to the flood plan created by the Newport Pagnell Flood Group.

White Ribbon UK

Newport Pagnell Town Council is pleased to announce that it is now a proud supporter of White Ribbon UK, a charity who work towards preventing violence to women and girls. Please take a look at their website to find out more:

White Ribbon UK

Town council meetings

We are holding Full Council meetings, at the Newport Pagnell and District Youth Club on Wolverton Road. To attend you need only to arrive a few minutes in advance of 8 pm. All other meetings are working group meetings, at which decisions have to be ratified by Full Council. These meetings are being held virtually using Zoom as a platform. If you wish to join the meeting virtually, you can find the agenda by selecting agendas and minutes. When you find the meeting agenda, you will also see instructions on how to join the meeting. Please join up as a Zoom member to do so – it’s free. Use your browser to find Zoom.us and follow the joining instructions. Or if you just want to make a comment for members to consider, contact the Town Clerk on TownClerk@newport-pagnell.org.uk

Memorial Benches

Memorial benches are available to purchase in memory of loved ones. The Town Council can offer several very attractive places for them to be situated. These are:-

• Milton Drive Park
• Riverside Meadow – along the river
• Castle Meadow – within the meadows

To arrange for a memorial bench to be erected for a loved one contact the Property Officer by email on propertyclerk@newport-pagnell.org.uk. The Property Officer will arrange for the procurement of the bench, its erection and a suitable memorial plaque.

The cost of a memorial bench is £1,200 which includes erection, regular maintenance including oiling when necessary, and a stainless steel plaque of 12.5cm x 5cm naming the loved one to be remembered. Purchase of a memorial bench will be for the expected life period of the bench only, after which time it will be removed.

Once a bench is erected in a public area, it becomes available for anyone in the public to use. The bench is 150cm wide and seats 3 people. It is made of Oak hardwood and is installed either into the ground or onto a base with suitable fixings.