West Bletchley Council has asked that we share details of MKCC’s United Nations International Day of Older Persons Celebrations on 1 October 2026, to which everyone is invited.
News archive: BPARA News
Below are articles we have published about the Bletchley Park Residents' Association.
Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Neighbourhood Plan
Have your say on the future of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. The Neighbourhood Plan is a community-led document that sets out a vision and planning policies for our area. It is designed to ensure that future development reflects the needs and priorities of the people who live, work and spend time here – it is […]
Bletchley Leisure Centre
Bletchley Leisure Centre has recently notified members of changes that will be taking place – there is nothing about this on the Leisure Centre or MKCC website. From Monday 24th August, the squash courts will close as the Centre prepares for work to begin and from Tuesday 25th August members will start to see works […]
Buckinghamshire Council Draft Local Plan Regulation 19 Consultation
The draft Local Plan for Buckinghamshire, which, if adopted, would guide future development in Buckinghamshire up to the year 2045, has reached its Regulation 19 consultation stage, which is the final publication stage prior to submission. At this stage, the public and groups are asked to comment on legal compliance and soundness (positively prepared, justified, […]
Post Office in Queensway
Following a period of local public consultation and review, the Post Office have made the decision to proceed with the move of the above Post Office into Unit 32, Marketplace Mall, 140 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2AA. The Post Office is confident that the layout and location of the new branch will continue to […]
Bletchley flyover – Saxon Street – summer works – no road closures
East West Rail has announced that work on the Bletchley flyover (Saxon Street) is taking place from Saturday (1st Aug) for the next 6 weeks. These activities will involve enabling works and vegetation clearance in preparation for the construction of the replacement bridge, which is currently scheduled to begin in Spring 2027. During these works, […]
MKCC Highways and Transport Teams bimonthly drop-in sessions
Milton Keynes City Council’s Highways and Transport teams are launching new bimonthly drop-in sessions throughout 2026, which are open to all parish council staff, Ward and Parish Councillors, and the public. These sessions provide the chance to speak directly with officers about local transport and highways issues. Previously, sessions were held exclusively for parish representatives. However, attendance […]
MKCC’s City of Culture 2029 Bid
MKCC’s City of Culture 2029 Bid has been successfully longlisted. A task and finish group has been established to shape the bid. Engagement events are underway, including activity at Bletchley Park and with community groups. The final bid will be submitted in August. Shortlisted cities will be announced in the autumn, with the winner revealed […]
Town Deal Board – Princes Way completion
Works on Princes Way are now complete, marking an important milestone for the wider Town Deal programme. The scheme has delivered safer, more accessible pedestrian crossings, improved walking and cycling routes, and a clearer road layout to support better connectivity and smoother traffic flow. As shown in the after image, the upgraded junction design and […]
West Bletchley Council (WBC) Parking Survey Results
The WBC Clerk has published the report with the results from the informal consultation and is awaiting input from MKCC Highways on the next steps. Residents can see and read the report, including the number of responses per road, at https://www.westbletchleycouncil.gov.uk/2026/06/results-of-consultation-on-possible-parking-controls-in-west-bletchley/ Due to the 50% response threshold not being met, it is difficult for the […]
Fed up with speeding motorists – volunteer for Community Speedwatch!
Community Speedwatch is a national initiative where members of local communities, with the support and supervision of their local police, record details of speeding vehicles using approved detection devices. www.communityspeedwatch.org/FRONT-v2-The_Scheme.php BPARA has now joined a local Speedwatch Group, originally set up by Water Eaton Residents Association, but which now includes residents living in Fenny Stratford. […]
Chandos Place parking issues
Following BPARA’s representation to MKCC Highways Department, planters have been installed on Chandos Place to prevent illegal parking – a temporary solution until work takes place in this area as part of the Town Deal’s Public Realm Improvements project.
West Bletchley Council & Parking Report
Following the Parking Study in 2025 and the recent Parking Survey (see below), West Bletchley Council has published the Station Parking Zone report which will be discussed at the Environment Committee meeting starting at 7pm on 18 May. The report can be found on pages 8 and 9 of https://www.westbletchleycouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/114/2025/11/26.05.18-Environment-Agenda-Digital.pdf Due to holidays, BPARA is […]
Advance Notice of Thames Valley Police “Have Your Say” events.
Please see below – these sessions are in addition to the next West Bletchley Community Forum at the Frank Moran Centre on Saturday, 23 May between noon and 1pm. The local Neighbourhood Policing team, look forward to seeing you at the following Have Your Say events: TUESDAY MAY 5TH 3PM – 4PM at THE FRANK […]
East West Rail Consultation Event – Wednesday, 29 April
East West Rail (EWR) is launching its route‑wide consultation on the latest proposals for East West Rail. You will have another important opportunity to share your views before EWR submit their Development Consent Order application to the Government. EWR will be sharing updated designs and information, including new station visualisations, fly‑through animations of the route, […]
MK College selected as Digital Technical Excellence College, plus partnerships with Universal Studios and the Open University
Milton Keynes College, already a hub for innovation in AI and robotics, has been selected as a Digital Technical Excellence College, reflecting its existing work position within the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor and strong demand for tech skills in the region. The college is one of 19 in the UK given a share of £175m to […]
BPARA/COBRA Meeting – 12 March
Bletchley today and in the years to come… A total of 85 people – BPARA members, local councillors, and guests from COBRA (Consortium of Bletchley Residents Association) and MKCC (Milton Keynes Council) – attended, with apologies received from 37 households. Please see minutes of the meeting, the Town Deal & BPARA presentations. Due to the […]
Update from Milton Keynes College Group – includes Bletchley Campus and the South-Central Institute of Technology
At Milton Keynes College Group we’re proud to welcome learners of all levels and deliver excellent standards of education through Milton Keynes College, the South-Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) in Bletchley and our prison education services across 31 prisons in England. At Milton Keynes College’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the College received a rating of ‘Good’ […]
Blue Lagoon & Park Run
Update from MKCC Project and Development Manager Country Parks If you haven’t been to the Blue Lagoon lately you may have missed that we have cleared large areas of scrub to enable the calcareous grassland to be restored, which will provide valuable habitat for wildflowers and butterflies. We have done some tree works, but there […]
West Bletchley Parking Scheme Survey
MKCC carried out the West Bletchley On-Street Parking Study at the request of West Bletchley Council in 2025. This confirmed numbers of external vehicles parking in the residential streets around the rail station for extended periods and reducing opportunities for residents to park near their homes. Residents can now decide how this problem should be […]
