Notice Of Vacancy In Office Of Councillor
The Parish Council has a vacancy for an elected councillor. Interested residents can apply through the electoral process.
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Parish Map & Locations
Explore Henlow's key locations, boundaries, and local landmarks
Parish Overview
Henlow parish covers 9.17 km² in Central Bedfordshire, with the River Ivel flowing through our historic village
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9.17 km²
Total Area
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3,815
Population
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107-169ft
Elevation
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River Ivel
Waterway
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SG16
Postcode
Henlow Parish Map
Key Locations Directory
🏛️Council & Community
Parish Office
High Street, Henlow, SG16 6AA
Parish Council offices and meeting point
Parish Hall
High Street
Community venue for events and activities
The Pavilion
Henlow Park
Sports and recreation facility
Village Hall
Henlow
Main community venue for meetings and events
🎓Education
Derwent Lower School
Henlow Camp
Primary education for local children
Secondary Schools
Nearby towns
Available in Arlesey and Biggleswade
🚂Transport Links
Arlesey Railway Station
10-15 min walk from High Street
Thameslink services to London and Cambridge
Bus Stops
Various locations
Stagecoach and community bus services
A507 Access
2 miles
Main road connection
A1(M) Junction
5 miles
Motorway access
⛳Recreation & Leisure
Golf Course
Henlow
18-hole golf course
Recreation Ground
Henlow
Sports fields and play areas
Allotments
Various sites
Community gardening spaces
Public Footpaths
Throughout parish
Extensive network of walking routes
🏰Historic Sites
St Mary's Church
Church Street
Grade I listed, 12th century church
Henlow Grange
Near River Ivel
Historic building, now Champneys spa
RAF Henlow (former)
Henlow Camp
Historic aviation site (1918-2020)
Belfast Hangars
RAF Henlow
Listed buildings from RAF era
Neighbouring Communities
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Arlesey
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Langford
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Clifton
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Shefford
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Stotfold
Geographic Context
Henlow is situated in Central Bedfordshire, approximately 11 miles from Bedford, 9 miles from Letchworth Garden City, and 43 miles north of London. The parish is generally flat with a slight slope from south to north, with the River Ivel providing a natural feature through the landscape.
Public Footpaths & Walking Routes
Henlow parish maintains an extensive network of public footpaths, offering scenic walks along the River Ivel and through our countryside.
- 🚶River Ivel walks - peaceful riverside routes
- 🌳Countryside paths - rural walks through fields
- 🏛️Heritage trails - historic sites and landmarks
- 🔄Circular routes - various distances available
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Walking Maps Available
Detailed footpath maps and walking guides are available from the Parish Office
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The Parish Office can provide detailed maps, walking routes, and information about specific locations in Henlow. We're here to help you explore our parish.