Middle Row Markets
The award-winning Middle Row Markets take place on the second and third Saturday of each month from March to December. Discover unique handmade goods and fresh local produce, while soaking up the lively market atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to support traders and find something special!
Town Centre Services & Initiatives
Our community screen on West Street showcases Town Council updates, local initiatives, and events from Dunstable-based not-for-profit groups. Got something exciting to share? Let us know!
How to Feature Your Content:
Email communications@dunstable.gov.uk with a landscape image or video (without audio) in JPG, PNG, PPT, MP4, or MOV format. If you need help designing it, just send us your text—we’ll create something for you and send it for approval before it goes live.
Deadlines & Display Info:
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The screen is updated monthly, so submit content by the third week of the month before.
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For events early in the month (e.g. 4 January), aim to feature them the previous month.
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Landscape format only—this ensures maximum visibility.
Note: This space is only for not-for-profit groups based in or serving Dunstable. Please don’t stick posters to the window.
Dunstable Town Council manages the award-winning public toilets in Ashton Square. The Town Council believes that providing public conveniences in the town centre is essential for ensuring accessibility, enhancing visitor comfort, and promoting overall public health and hygiene.
Facilities include:
Male and female toilets, and baby changing facilitates in both
Disabled toilet
A free Aunt Flow system sanitary dispenser
Awards:
Loo of the Year Award 2024
Platinum award 2024
Premier League award 2024
Roll of Honour 2024
Period Dignity award 2024
The toilets are open: Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. The toilets are not open on Sundays or bank holidays.
Bites on the Square takes place every Wednesday afternoon on The Square, bringing together a variety of food vendors offering delicious range of meals. It’s the perfect midweek spot to grab a tasty bite, whether you’re out shopping, meeting friends, or enjoying a break from work. If you are a food vendor and are interested in trading, please email annette.clynes@dunstable.gov.uk
Dunstable’s history has been captured through six hand craved wooden sculptures installed across several locations throughout the town. These art installations designed to raise interest, pay tribute to Dunstable’s history and celebrate the cultural legacy of the Dunstable High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ), through highlighting key historical themes, people, and events that have contributed to Dunstable’s heritage.
The six sculptures placed in key locations around Dunstable, create a trail that encourages people to explore and discover the history of Dunstable.
Business Engagement
The Town Centre Manager works with local businesses to help raise their profile and support community projects. The Town Council is committed to working together to boost the town’s economy and bring the community together.
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Crime Reduction
Dunstable Town Council supports several crime reduction schemes that are aimed at businesses, primarily in Dunstable town centre. All the schemes use a partnership approach involving Central Bedfordshire, the Police and the businesses themselves.
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Annette Clynes
Town Centre ManagerAs the driving force behind our vibrant town centre, Annette is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and dynamic community-centric town centre. Annette has 17 years of experience working in a town centre setting and has a passion for local development and a keen eye for detail. Annette works tirelessly to support businesses, organise engaging events, and enhance the town’s appeal for residents and visitors.
Her role involves collaborating with local stakeholders, addressing community needs, and ensuring the town remains a destination of choice. Whether it’s revitalizing public spaces, spearheading sustainability initiatives, or championing local talent, Annette is at the heart of making our town centre a place everyone is proud to call their own.
