Frequently Asked Questions to the Parish Council

Our FAQ questions expand when you click on the green down-arrow icon to the right of each box and will reveal an answer to that specific question.
Can I hire the Pavilion at Bryants Lane?
Unfortunately no, the Pavilion is not available to hire. You may wish to consider hiring Heath Village Barn in the village. Just follow this link – Hiring The Barn for more details.
Can I reserve a plot at the Cemetery?
Unfortunately no, it is not possible to reserve a cemetery plot.
Can I use the "Fix My Street" website to report a problem?
Central Bedfordshire Council accepts reports from Fix My Street.
If you have a smartphone, you can download the App as this is the easiest way to report any issues.
You can report the following roads and highways problems online by clicking on the following link-
- potholes
- faulty street lights
- dead animals
- damaged pavements
- faulty traffic lights
- draining or flooding problems
- overgrown trees and hedges
- obstructions in the road
- road sign or other street furniture
- damage to bus stops and bus shelters
Last updated: 25.1.2021
How can I get my business listed on the website?
The Heath and Reach Shop Local Directory is managed by the Parish Council. We can accept requests from businesses that are local to the area. Further information and how to apply can be found by clicking on this link.
How do I apply for an allotment space?
There are a number of allotments along Linslade Road and on Copt Hill. These plots are managed by and are the responsibility of the Allotment Trustees.
The Charity owns and manages land on behalf of the villagers of Heath and Reach – Charity no. 200098.
For further information, please email Cllr. Anna Inns – cl*********@he***********.uk
How do I become a Parish Councillor?
We have provided the eligibility criteria in order to apply to become a Parish Councillor on this Website.
Please visit the following page for further information.
How do I book a slot at the Sports Ground?
To book a slot at Bryants Lane Sports and Recreation Ground, please click on the following link – Availability Calendar
You can check on any remaining slots and reserve a space by completing the online booking form. The tariffs are also shown on this page.
How do I contact the Cemetery Clerk?
The Heath and Reach Cemetery is managed by Francesca Sheppard, our Cemetery Clerk.
To arrange for an interment, please visit the following page – Parish Cemetery
From there, you will find an Interment application form together with a schedule of current charges.
I have found an error on your website, who should I inform?
If you have found an error on the site, we would like to know about it so we can correct it. Please use our ‘Contact us‘ form to do that. We need to know which page you were on, and where on the page the error is located. We will then take the necessary action to correct this.
What program do I need to read the published documents?
The files on this Website have been made available to download in a pdf format – the most common program is Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
You may need to download Adobe Reader
The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader has incorporated accessibility features. For example, you can hear a PDF document read aloud or scroll a PDF document automatically. You can access these features in the Edit Preferences menu.
Where are the Parish Noticeboards located?
There are two village noticeboards in Heath and Reach where important information is placed.
These are located at –
Bus Stop next to The Barn and opposite Heath Green
Outside the Co-op Store at 30 Birds Hill
When will our Gullies be cleaned?
This matter is dealt with by Central Bedfordshire Council and is not part of Parish duties.
Please visit the following page for further information.
Where are the Parish Defibrillators located?
The village now has two defibrillators installed.
We keep a defibrillator at Heath Village Barn, aka ‘The Barn’, at the junction of Eastern Way and Leighton Road. You can see it from the entrance to the car-park and the yellow box is on the wall of the building as pictured in the image below.
The second defibrillator is on the pavilion wall at Bryants Lane Sports Ground.
Where can I find a list of our Parish Councillors?
You can view a list of our Parish Councillors on this Website by clicking on the following link
Who do I contact to get a dead animal removed from the road?
This is dealt with by the Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC)
You can report the following roads and highways problems online by clicking on the following link-
- potholes
- faulty street lights
- dead animals
- damaged pavements
- faulty traffic lights
- draining or flooding problems
- overgrown trees and hedges
- obstructions in the road
- road sign or other street furniture
- damage to bus stops and bus shelters
Last updated: 21.1.2021
Who do I contact to report fly-tipping?
This is dealt with by the Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC)
You can report fly-tipping to them on 0300 300 8302, or email cu***************@ce*****************.uk.
You can also report the following roads and highways problems online by clicking on the following link-
- potholes
- faulty street lights
- dead animals
- damaged pavements
- fly-tipping
- faulty traffic lights
- draining or flooding problems
- overgrown trees and hedges
- obstructions in the road
- road sign or other street furniture
- damage to bus stops and bus shelters
Last updated: 21.1.2021
Who do I contact to report a pot-hole in the road?
This is dealt with by the Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC)
You can report the following roads and highways problems online by clicking on the following link-
- potholes
- faulty street lights
- dead animals
- damaged pavements
- faulty traffic lights
- draining or flooding problems
- overgrown trees and hedges
- obstructions in the road
- road sign or other street furniture
- damage to bus stops and bus shelters
Last updated: 4.9.2021
Who do I report an abandoned vehicle to?
This matter is dealt with by Central Bedfordshire Council and is not part of Parish duties.
Please visit the following page for further information.
Who is my Member of Parliament
Andrew Selous is the Conservative MP for South West Bedfordshire. Follow this link to reach his Website.
Who is responsible for a street lamp that is not working?
This is dealt with by the Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC)
You can report the following roads and highways problems online by clicking on the following link-
- potholes
- faulty street lights
- dead animals
- damaged pavements
- faulty traffic lights
- draining or flooding problems
- overgrown trees and hedges
- obstructions in the road
- road sign or other street furniture
- damage to bus stops and bus shelters
Last updated: 21.1.2021
Who is responsible for topping up the grit bins?
This is dealt with by the Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC)
You can report the following roads and highways problems online by clicking on the following link-
- potholes
- faulty street lights
- dead animals
- damaged pavements
- faulty traffic lights
- draining or flooding problems
- overgrown trees and hedges
- obstructions in the road
- road sign or other street furniture
- damage to bus stops and bus shelters
Last updated: 25.1.2021
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