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Encyclopedia > Bushmead
Bushmead
Population Within Barnfield Ward
OS grid reference TL091242
Unitary authority Luton
Ceremonial county Bedfordshire
Region East
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town LUTON
Postcode district LU3
Dial code 01582
Police Bedfordshire
Fire Bedfordshire and Luton
Ambulance East of England
UK Parliament Luton North
European Parliament East of England
List of places: UKEnglandBedfordshire

Coordinates: 51°54′22″N 0°24′54″W / 51.906, -0.415 Image File history File links Download high resolution version (600x800, 11 KB) Summary Description: A blank map of the United Kingdom, with country outline and coastline; contact the author for help with modifications or add-ons Source: Reference map provided by Demis Mapper 6 Date: 2006-21-06 Author: User... Image File history File links Red_pog. ... Barnfield College Barnfield is the largest college in Bedfordshire and Luton, with four centres in Luton and one in Bedford. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... It has been suggested that Culture in Luton be merged into this article or section. ... The Ceremonial counties of England are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government with reference to the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England. ... Bedfordshire (abbreviated Beds) is a county in England that forms part of the East of England region. ... The region, also known as Government Office Region, is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity of England in the United Kingdom. ... The East of England is one of the nine official regions of England. ... Constituent countries is a phrase used, often by official institutions, in contexts in which a number of countries make up a larger entity or grouping; thus the OECD has used the phrase in reference to the former Yugoslavia[1], the Soviet Union and European institutions such as the Council of... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified  -  by Athelstan 927 AD  Area  -  Total 130... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The LU postcode area, also known as the Luton postcode area[2], is a group of postal districts around Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Luton in England. ... The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Numbering Plan, is regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which replaced the Office of Telecommunications (Oftel) in 2003. ... Bedfordshire Police is the Home Office police force responsible for policing the county of Bedfordshire and the district of Luton in England. ... A Fire Appliance belonging to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service The fire service in the United Kingdom has undergone dramatic changes since the beginning of the 21st century, a process that has been propelled by a devolution of central government powers, new legislation and a change to operational... Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service is the statutory Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) for the county of Bedfordshire and the unitary authority of Luton. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the authority responsible for providing NHS ambulance services in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Luton, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, Suffolk and Thurrock, in the East of England region. ... The United Kingdom House of Commons is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs). ... Luton North is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... This is a list of Members of the European Parliament for the United Kingdom in the 2004 to 2009 session, ordered by name. ... East of England is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places within counties List of places in Bedfordshire List of places in Berkshire List of places in Buckinghamshire List of places in Cambridgeshire List of places in Cheshire List of places in Cleveland List of places... This is a list of all the towns and villages in the county of Bedfordshire. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


Bushmead is an area within the Barnfield ward of Luton, England. Towards the northwest of the ward, it is the housing developments near Luton Sixth Form College and Warden Hill. Barnfield College Barnfield is the largest college in Bedfordshire and Luton, with four centres in Luton and one in Bedford. ... It has been suggested that Culture in Luton be merged into this article or section. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified  -  by Athelstan 927 AD  Area  -  Total 130... Luton Sixth Form College is a sixth form college situated in Luton, England. ... Warden Hills is an area of Luton, which is named after the hills overlooking it. ...


The area is mainly residential, with a few educational institutes including the sixth form and Bushmead Primary school. There are some local shops located centrally. The area has countryside to its left and this has many walks and paths that lead to Warden Hill and Butterfield green. These areas are popular with dog-walkers and horse riders. The area can also access the local sports centre, Stopsley Recreational Centre, as it is within 15 minutes walking distance from the area. Bushmead Primary School has recently been inspected by OFSTED school inspectors and was highly rated. Many people choose to live here for this reason. The local pub is called 'The Bird and Bush'. Stopsley is a ward (politics) in the north-east of Luton. ...

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Politics

Map of Luton showing Barnfield Ward, the location of Bushmead

Bushmead is part of the Barnfield ward is represented by Cllr Barry Neale, (Liberal Democrats) and Cllr Martin Pantling, (Liberal Democrats). The ward forms part of the parliamentary constituency of Luton North, and the MP is Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Barnfield is within the East of England (European Parliament constituency). Image File history File links Lutonwardmap. ... Image File history File links Lutonwardmap. ... It has been suggested that Culture in Luton be merged into this article or section. ... Barnfield College Barnfield is the largest college in Bedfordshire and Luton, with four centres in Luton and one in Bedford. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. ... Luton North is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... Kelvin Peter Hopkins (born 22 August 1941) is an English politician, and Labour member of Parliament for Luton North. ... The Labour Party has been, since its founding in the early 20th century, the principal political party of the left in England, Scotland and Wales. ... East of England is a constituency of the European Parliament. ...


Local Attractions

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The Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. ... icon for use on UK lists of places of intrest, created by Joe D File links The following pages link to this file: Cornwall Isle of Wight Bristol Somerset Buckinghamshire Northamptonshire Bedfordshire County Durham Template:EngPlacesKey Wikipedia:Counties of England List of places in Dorset Wikipedia talk:UK Wikipedians notice... A scene on a heritage railway. ... Historic House icon For use with Template:EngPlacesKey or any other use. ... Historic houses in England is a link page for any stately home, country house or other historic house in England. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Castles in England is a link page for any castle in England. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Abbeys and priories in England is a link page for any abbey, priory, friary or other monastic religious house in England. ... Small National Trust for England logo for use on UK lists of places of interest. ... Dunstable Downs are part of the Chiltern Hills, in southern Bedfordshire. ... Access Land icon for use on UK lists of places of interest, created by Joe D. File links The following pages link to this file: Cornwall Isle of Wight Bristol Somerset Buckinghamshire Northamptonshire Bedfordshire County Durham Template:EngPlacesKey Wikipedia:Counties of England List of places in Dorset Wikipedia talk:UK... The Chiltern Hills are a chalk escarpment that stretches in a south-west to north-east diagonal from Goring-On-Thames to Luton, but is most prominent in Buckinghamshire. ... Access Land icon for use on UK lists of places of interest, created by Joe D. 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The Leighton Buzzard Light Railway (LBLR) is a narrow-gauge light railway in the town of Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, England It operates on a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge, and is just under 3mi (4. ... icon for use on UK lists of places of intrest, created by Joe D File links The following pages link to this file: Cornwall Isle of Wight Bristol Somerset Buckinghamshire Northamptonshire Bedfordshire County Durham Template:EngPlacesKey Wikipedia:Counties of England List of places in Dorset Wikipedia talk:UK Wikipedians notice... Luton Museum & Art Gallery. ... The hat Factory is an arts facility in the centre of Luton, England that seeks to develop the arts in the town and surrounding region. ... Historic House icon For use with Template:EngPlacesKey or any other use. ... South-west facade of Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire. ... icon for use on UK lists of places of intrest, created by Joe D File links The following pages link to this file: Cornwall Isle of Wight Bristol Somerset Buckinghamshire Northamptonshire Bedfordshire County Durham Template:EngPlacesKey Wikipedia:Counties of England List of places in Dorset Wikipedia talk:UK Wikipedians notice... The Mossman Carriage collection is held at Stockwood Park, Luton, Bedfordshire and is the largest and most significant vehicle collection of its kind in the country, including originals from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. ... Someries castle (sometimes spelled Summeries castle) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, in Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom. ... icon for use on UK lists of places of intrest, created by Joe D File links The following pages link to this file: Cornwall Isle of Wight Bristol Somerset Buckinghamshire Northamptonshire Bedfordshire County Durham Template:EngPlacesKey Wikipedia:Counties of England List of places in Dorset Wikipedia talk:UK Wikipedians notice... Stockwood craft museum is based in Stockwood Park, Luton. ... Access Land icon for use on UK lists of places of interest, created by Joe D. File links The following pages link to this file: Cornwall Isle of Wight Bristol Somerset Buckinghamshire Northamptonshire Bedfordshire County Durham Template:EngPlacesKey Wikipedia:Counties of England List of places in Dorset Wikipedia talk:UK... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... 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Local Newspapers

Two weekly newspapers are delivered free to all the houses in Bushmead. However they are not specific to Bushmead. They are:

  • Herald and Post - Delivered every Thursday
  • Luton on Sunday- Delivered every Sunday

References

  • Luton Borough Council


 
 

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