Dunstable Town Council Annual Report 2009

Dunstable Town Council

Residents are advised that the 2009 Annual Report of Dunstable Town Council is now available.

Below is a brief summary of progress made with just a few of the services and projects which have been ongoing and /or completed during the municipal year of 2008/09

• Working with the local MP, Andrew Selous, the Council convene a further progress summit at Grove House, inviting representatives from all the agencies involved with making the A5-M1 Link Road a reality.
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• The Council, in partnership with South Bedfordshire District Council, appoint consultants to help develop a Masterplan for Dunstable’s town centre in October 2008, which should be completed by February 2010.
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• Work begins on Victoria Allotment site for vital new extension to Dunstable Cemetery. In addition a contract is also awarded to refurbish the existing Cemetery buildings, including the chapel.
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• The annual firework display attracts over 5,000 visitors to its new venue at Peppercorn Park.
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• The £270,000 contract for the supply and installation of new play equipment was completed at all 5 sites in Dunstable in December 2008.
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• The Council completes a £50,000 refurbishment of the Mayfield Centre, using a grant secured from the Confident Communities Fund Initiative to enable the centre to become a key facility for local service provision and to get advice, information and support.
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• Ongoing work in Grove House Gardens to assist the Town Council in achieving Green Flag status for this town centre area involves the installation of a series of four lectern style interpretation boards, details the facilities as well as the history of the house and gardens.
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• Dunstable Town Council and the Town Centre Management Committee launch an innovative ‘Spend & Save’ voucher booklet containing a range of money saving vouchers from local retailers and businesses.

A copy of the full Annual Report is available to download at the bottom of this page or is available from Grove House.

Date Updated: 01/09/09

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