Central Beds Councillor & Ampthill Town Councillor
Mark Smith 
When you visit Central Bedfordshire Council’s website (www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk) you would hard pressed to find telephone numbers to contact council officers. This is why I have created this handy list of those all important telephone numbers as you council should be be accessible by all communication means. Here are those number: Customer Services – 0300 303 … Read more
With three and a half years of this current Central Bedfordshire Council term completed, it is time for an update and to look forward. It is fair to say that the past few years have been unprecedented, with the COVID-19 Pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the Cost of Living Crisis. As an Independent Central … Read more
Household budgets are being squeezed more and more as energy, fuel, inflation and food prices continue to soar. It’s important everyone knows how to access support if they are struggling. If you are struggling, these local and national organisations may be able to help: DEBT Citizens Advice Mid Bedfordshire – https://www.midbedscab.org.uk/ StepChange Debt Charity – … Read more
Household budgets are being squeezed more and more as energy, fuel, inflation and food prices continue to soar. It’s important everyone knows how to access support if they are struggling. If you are struggling, these resources may help with regards available discounts and offers: Groceries: Asda – Children aged 16 and under can get a … Read more
Household budgets are being squeezed more and more as energy, fuel, inflation and food prices continue to soar. It’s important everyone knows how to access support if they are struggling. If you are struggling, these resources may help with regards your Housing Costs: Cost of Living Payment – Households on means tested benefits, including Universal … Read more
Household budgets are being squeezed more and more as energy, fuel, inflation and food prices continue to soar. It’s important everyone knows how to access support if they are struggling. If you are struggling, these resources may help with regards your Childcare Costs: Find out what benefits and financial support you may be able to … Read more
Household budgets are being squeezed more and more as energy, fuel, inflation and food prices continue to soar. It’s important everyone knows how to access support if they are struggling. If you are struggling, these resources may help with regards Income Support: Benefits Calculators – Use an independent benefits calculator to find out: what benefits … Read more
Household budgets are being squeezed more and more as energy, fuel, inflation and food prices continue to soar. It’s important everyone knows how to access support if they are struggling. If you are struggling, these resources may help with regards your Energy Bills: Energy Bill Discount – £400 off energy bills for households in Great … Read more
Having come to end of my Mayoral Year I thought it was worthwhile reflecting on my past year. My Mayoral year began like no other as I was elected Mayor at the Town Council hybrid meeting on Wednesday 5th May 2021, with the majority of councillors joining the meeting via zoom. Following meetings were held … Read more
I attended Ampthill’s Civic Service as Mayor of the Town on Sunday 17th October at St. Andrew’s Church from 3pm. The Service was attended by the Lord Lieutenant, Helen Nellis, local Mayor’s and importantly members of the Town’s voluntary sector. The theme of the Service was ‘Good Neighbours’ and we gave thanks to all good … Read more