Community Governance Review - Tingrith

Tingrith is one of eight parishes which do not have a council but rather meets as a parish meeting. The forecast development to March 2030 is estimated at no further dwellings.

The parish boundary adjoins the neighbouring parishes of Eversholt, Flitwick, Milton Bryan, Toddington and Westoning. The parish, together with the parishes of Flitton and Greenfield, Pulloxhill and Westoning are coterminous (i.e. they border each other in the same area) within the Central Bedfordshire ward of Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield.

Parish/Town Council initial proposal for consideration for the 2025 review

The Parish Meeting would like to formally request a review of the current boundary between Tingrith and Westoning – adjusting the boundary to include Chestnuts Caravan Park and Wood End (see attached map – proposed new boundary in red). The boundary follows the River Flit, wood, road and field boundaries.

We feel this adjustment would more accurately reflect the geographical, historical and community ties. It is also in response to representations from residents. The adjustment would have several benefits, including:

• Improved representation – residents in The Chestnuts and Wood End are more aligned to a small village community. Some already contribute to the parish and participate in the parish meetings. A revised boundary would allow for more accurate representation and participation in local governance.
• Community cohesion – the current boundary divides areas with strong historical and social connections. The postal addresses reflect this as they include Tingrith.
• Local development plans – with the expansion plans for Westoning, the hamlet of Wood End better aligns with a small village such as Tingrith.

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