Dunstable Town Council prides itself on community engagement. We work closely with local businesses, organisations, schools and residents to encourage involvement in local initiatives.
Ward Noticeboards
The Town Council has four ward community noticeboards at Lowther Road shops, Langdale shop, Katherine Drive shops and Beecroft shops. These noticeboards display events and initiatives organised by Dunstable Town Council, along with ward councillor details and notices from local community groups.
If you would like to promote your community group, please email: communications@dunstable.gov.uk or call 01582 513000
Please do not place notices directly on these boards, as they will be removed.
Grants and Funding
Dunstable Town Council prioritises supporting and giving back to the local community through Seedcorn grants and service level agreements for local organisations and individuals who share our commitment to community betterment.
If you are an individual with a community idea or belong to a new and emerging community group why not apply for a Seedcorn Grant. The process is simple and it could really help your idea grow to the next stage.
• Needs to Benefit the residents of Dunstable
• Needs to be spent this financial year
• Can be a capital or revenue item
• Cannot be overhead costs
• Maximum application amount of £500 but grants are expected to be between £50-£300 unless exceptional circumstances and would not fund existing activities or provisions
• If not successful you can reapply, if successful you cannot reapply within a 24 month period
• Case study will be needed to be provided within 12 month period of receiving the grant
• Supporting documents are required for grants to be issued
• Your organisation or community group needs to be no older than 24 months
• You cannot be in receipt
We will not fund:
• Anything you have already bought or paid for, or an event, project or activity that has already happened
• Projects or items that are for the sole benefit of individuals
• Activities or projects of a political or exclusively religious nature
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Apply for funding to benefit Dunstable residents, with clear guidelines to ensure impactful, community-focused outcomes in line with the Town Council’s objective.
• Needs to benefit the residents of Dunstable
• Can be a capital or revenue item
• If not successful you can reapply with a 24 month period
• Will be required to present to Community Services Committee how the funds are being spent within the period of receiving the grant
• Supporting documents are required for grants to be issued
• Service Level Agreements will remain for up to four years
• SLAs are expected to be between £500 with a maximum award of £2000 unless exceptional circumstances
• Funded activity must meet the Council’s Corporate Plan objectives, which can be found here
• Awarded to organisations that will deliver an ongoing service to the people of Dunstable and can evidence how they achieve this
• Support Town Council’s community and civic events programmed, as well as any corporate activities when asked to do so
• Provide annual documentation (e.g. annual report and accounts), and where it is not provided by a set date each year, the SLA is terminated (with consideration to exceptional circumstances)
Dunstable Town Council will support these organisations for four years:
SORTED Counselling Services
Citizens Advice
Dunstable Hospice at Home Volunteers
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
Dunstable Foodbank
Dunstable History Society
Dunstable Town Band
Dunstable Town Guides
Community Lottery
The local lottery has been set up by Dunstable Town Council in a bid to raise money for local charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Dunstable. Tickets cost just £1, with 60p from every ticket going directly to support these incredible causes. The remaining funds contribute to prize money, administration, and VAT.
Each week, participants have the chance to win up to £25,000, with an additional opportunity to enter the Super Draw. Draws take place every Saturday at 8 pm. Winners are notified via email, and prizes are automatically transferred to their bank accounts.
A wide range of local causes are signed up to benefit from the lottery. When purchasing your tickets, be sure to select the charity or organisation you’d like to support. If you’re unsure, your contribution will go into a Central Fund that’s shared among Dunstable-based good causes.
Book a stall at our events or markets
Looking to promote your business or organisation? Book a stall at one of our events or markets. It’s a great opportunity to connect with the local community and showcase your products or services.
For event stalls contact the Events Officer: gina.thanky@dunstable.gov.uk
For market stalls contact the Town Centre Manager: annette.clynes@dunstableco.uk
Event Stall Booking Infomation
If you would like to apply for a pitch at one of our events, please download the application form below. To complete your booking, you will need to submit the following:
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The completed application form
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Proof of public liability insurance with a minimum cover of £5 million (please note: employer liability insurance is not accepted)
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Payment for your pitch (charities are exempt from payment)
Pitch sizes available:
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3m x 3m or 6m x 3m
Please note: tables, chairs, and gazebos are not provided.
Important Information
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This form does not apply to food vendors or funfair concessions.
For catering concession applications, please contact Gina Thanky directly at gina.thanky@dunstable.gov.uk or 01582 891407. -
You must sign and return the terms and conditions with your application.
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Bookings will only be confirmed once we have received all required documents and payment.
If you have a unique idea for participating in our events, we’d love to hear from you—please give us a call!
Further details and event-specific information will be sent to you closer to the event date.
All these events are non-political events and pitches are available only on the basis that they will not be used to display or distribute political propaganda, except with regard to information displayed or distributed by organisations of a charitable nature concerned with the prevention of illness or the alleviation of suffering. Any contravention will automatically result in the refusal of stalls for future events.
All traders or organisations taking part in the events must have-
Public Liability Insurance to the value of £5 Million
Please submit a photocopy of your Public Liability Insurance certificate with this form. If you are a member of the National Market Traders Federation you should enclose a copy of your membership card. Your cover must be in force on the event date.
NO PERSONS SHALL BE ALLOWED TO TRADE WITHOUT PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE.
A standard pitch costs £36 for 3x3M or £55 for 5x5M
There is a refundable deposit of £10 for charity groups and any NOT FOR PROFIT (NPO)
Please note: The booking of a pitch DOES NOT include gazebos, tables or chairs. You must bring your own.
Payment options:
Cheque payable to Dunstable Town Council along with application or
BACS payment once application is processed.
Donating use of the Grove Theatre
Dunstable Town Council each year is able to donate two ‘free’ uses of Grove Theatre to the community and voluntary sector. If your organisation would like to receive a free use of the theatre between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 please email info@dunstable.gov.uk stating the following:
Name of organisation
Date of use (either specific or date range)
Type of performance or event
Number of people from Dunstable who belong to your organisation or who benefits from your organisations activities.
Please note there is no closing date, and decisions will be made at the relevant Community Services Committee.
We’re delighted to announce that Dunstable Musical Theatre Company have been successful in securing one FREE use of Grove Theatre this year for their production of Sunset Boulevard. Visit their website for more details dunstablemtc.org/
