Central Beds Councillor & Ampthill Town Councillor
Mark Smith 
We are just beginning to come to terms with the financial situation in which Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) has been left, by the questionable financial decisions of the previous ruling party. We have a number of concerns. As a new Independent administration, we always knew we’d have a fight on our hands with the finances, … Read more
Your Independent Candidates to Represent Ampthill, Maulden, Clophill & Millbrook on Central Bedfordshire Council Mark Smith – Community Champion of 26yrs – Seeking Re-Election Over the last four years I have had the honour of representing Ampthill, Maulden and Clophill and at this election I am pleased to be joined by my friend Gary Summerfield … Read more
Yes to guarding against the over development of Clophill Yes to more Independent Scrutiny of Central Beds Council Yes to a safer place to live by combatting speeding Yes to being listened to by CBC over the Clophill Roundabout Yes to better roads and paths Yes to being kept informed Yes to being independent Ampthill … Read more
Yes to guarding against the over development of Maulden Yes to more Independent Scrutiny of Central Beds Council Yes to a safer place to live by combatting speeding & crime Yes to being listened to by CBC over the Clophill Roundabout Yes to better roads and pavements Yes to being kept informed Yes to being … Read more
If you want to show your support for your Independent Candidates for Central Bedfordshire Council to represent the Ampthill Ward (comprising Ampthill, Maulden, Clophill & Millbrook), then you may wish to download a copy of our poster and display for us. Mark Smith & Gary Summerfield Download: Ampthill Ward – Independent Election Poster 2023
Yes to Independent Scrutiny of Central Beds Council Yes to alleviating the traffic coming through Millbrook Yes to effective planning enforcement in Millbrook Yes to better roads and paths Yes to a safer place to live Yes to being kept informed Yes to being independent Ampthill Town Mayor (2005/2006 & 2021/2022) Ampthill Town Councillor (1997 … Read more
Yes to more Independent Scrutiny of Central Beds Council Yes to making our community an inclusive place to live Yes to guarding against the over development of our town Yes to measures to combat climate change Yes to better roads and paths Yes to being kept informed Yes to a safer place to live Yes … Read more
Over the past 4 years I have been detailing the shenanigans that have gone on at Central Beds Council and at other local bodies through over 80 posts on my Councillor Facebook Page and my Ampthill.info Facebook page. Broadly the posts fall under the following categories: BUSINESSES CBC LEADERSHIP/CHAIRMANSHIP/GOVERNANCE CHILDREN/FAMILIES COST OF LIVING FINANCE HEALTH … Read more
The idea of lifelong Ampthill Resident Mark Smith Ampthill.Info Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/Ampthill.Info Created in 2010 to inform, engage and empower residents Followed by 9000+ residents on Facebook Proved to be an invaluable as an information source in recent years, particularly during the pandemic and gas outage Continues to be invaluable resource in promoting local … Read more
Sometimes you need to contact your local Town or Parish Council, or you need to report an issue (such as a pothole) or want to view an application (planning or licensing)! Well to make that easier I’ve drawn all the information together: Your Local Councils: Ampthill Town Council – Tel: 01525 404355 – Email: council@ampthill-tc.gov.uk … Read more