Chair – Councillor Kevin Collins
On Thursday 15 May 2025, Councillor Kevin Collins was appointed as Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council.
Councillor Collins represents Caddington and has been a councillor for 11 years.
As well as presiding over Full Council meetings, Councillor Collins will represent the Council on civic visits, at ceremonial events and will raise funds and awareness for his chosen charities.
The Chair’s role
The Chair is elected by the Council.
He/she chairs the full Council meetings, interprets the Council’s Constitution and ensures the business of the Council is conducted efficiently and effectively, enabling all councillors’ equal opportunities to speak and to question the Executive Members and those who hold Committee chairmanships. He/she also promotes public involvement in the Council’s activities.
On the civic/ceremonial side of the role, he/she attends civic and ceremonial events representing the Council and promoting and explaining the Council’s work. The Chairman is an ambassador for the Council.
Contact the Chairman
Telephone: 0300 300 8523
Email: kevin.collins@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
2026 engagements
Sunday, 22 March, 3:00pm
The Chairman attended a memorial service and the unveiling of a memorial stone dedicated to the crew of AE 558 at St Mary’s Church, Northill, Bedfordshire.
Thursday, 19 March, 1:45pm
The Chairman attended His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire’s Honours Celebration and Presentation Ceremony in the Coach Room at the Bedford Swan Hotel, The Embankment, Bedford.
Sunday, 8 March, 3:00pm
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Sandra Collins, attended the Town Mayor of Leighton-Linslade’s Civic Service at All Saints Church, Church Square, Leighton Buzzard.
Friday, 27 February, 9:30am
The Chairman attended the Civic Celebration of the 150th anniversary of Luton’s borough status at St Mary’s Church, Luton.
2025 engagements
Saturday, 13 December, 4:30pm
The Chairman, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Sandra Collins, and the Chief Executive, attended the Annual Christingle Christmas Family Celebration hosted by Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Sunday, 9 November
10:30am: The Chairman accompanied by his wife, Mrs Sandra Collins and the Chief Executive attended the Remembrance Day parade, service and wreath laying held in Dunstable.
2:30pm: The Chairman attended the Remembrance Day parade, service and wreath laying held in Stotfold.
Wednesday, 4 June, 10:30am
The Chairman attended a coffee morning for all new mayors and chairs at Grove View, Dunstable hosted by the Lord-Lieutenant.
Wednesday, 18 June, 8pm
The Chairman attended the Dunstable Scouts AGM held at the 1st Dunstable Scout Group Headquarters, Creasy Park Drive, Dunstable LU6 1BB.
Saturday, 21 June, 6pm
The Chairman accompanied by his wife, Sandra Collins, attended a reception at Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedford. Followed by a sunset ceremony by Corps of Drums of Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Army Cadet Force.
Wednesday, 25 June, 7:30pm
The Chairman attended the Bedfordshire County Scout Council’s Annual General Meeting held at The Lodge, Leslie Sell Activity Centre, Molivers Lane, Bromham.
Tuesday, 15 July, 7pm
The Chairman accompanied by his wife, Sandra Collins, attended the Town Mayor of Leighton-Linslade’s Charity Meal being held at The Lime Tree, Indian Restaurant, North Street, Leighton Buzzard.
Thursday, 4 September, 11am
The Chairman attended the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2025 - Stage 3 finish in Ampthill. Location – Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill.
Wednesday, 1 October, 7pm
The Chairman attended the Lord-Lieutenants Cadet Commissioning Ceremony held in The Great Hall, Bedford School, De Parys Avenue, Bedford.
Sunday, 5 October, 10:30am
The Chairman accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Sandra Collins, attended the Town Mayor of Rushden’s Civic Service and Reception held at St. Mary’s Church, High Street, Rushden.
Friday, 17 October, 7pm
The Chairman attended the Civic Reception of the Mayor of Houghton Regis held at Houghton Regis Memorial Hall, The Green, Houghton Regis.