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Civil parish in Central Bedfordshire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leighton–Linslade is a civil parish in the district of Central Bedfordshire in Bedfordshire, England, with a population of 37,469 at the 2011 Census.[1]
Leighton-Linslade | |
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Civil parish | |
Coordinates: 51.916°N 0.668°W | |
Country | England |
Primary council | Central Bedfordshire |
County | Bedfordshire |
Region | East of England |
Status | Parish |
Main settlements | Leighton Buzzard Linslade |
Government | |
• Type | Town Council |
• UK Parliament | South West Bedfordshire |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 37,469 |
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Area code | LU |
Website | Leighton-Linslade Parish Council |
The parish was formed on 1 April 1965 as an urban parish in Leighton-Linslade Urban District from the merger of Leighton Buzzard, and Linslade (previously in Buckinghamshire).[2] On 1 April 1974 Under the Local Government Act 1972 the parish was reformed as a successor parish[3] in South Bedfordshire district.
It consists of the settlements of Leighton Buzzard and Linslade, which have a single town council. The River Ouzel provides the border between the parts, with Leighton to the east and Linslade to the west. The two are served by Leighton Buzzard railway station, which is actually on the western side.
The local council is Leighton–Linslade Town Council.
Leighton–Linslade is recognised as a Cycling town by Cycling England, from whom it receives funding to promote cycle use.
The parish participates in international town twinning:
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The following people and military units have received the Freedom of the Town of Leighton–Linslade.
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