Fairfield Matters

13/07/2025

Those of you who have lived for a few years in Fairfield may remember filling in a questionnaire about yourself, your circumstances and how you would like to see Fairfield develop.

Using this and many other formal and legal steps, a Neighbourhood Plan was created. This required local authorities to consider its policies in planning applications, and it allowed us as residents to influence the protection of open spaces and local character.

This plan is now 8 years old, Fairfield has been growing and it is now time for a review. There is a group beginning this process, with support from the Parish Council. Your help will be needed to fill in an online questionnaire or the alternative paper copy that will be available.

Those of you who have lived for a few years in Fairfield may remember filling in a questionnaire about yourself, your circumstances and how you would like to see Fairfield develop. Using this and m…

23/05/2025

From Saturday May 24th to Sunday May 25th, Letchworth Garden City will host a Food, Drink and Classic Car Festival in the town centre. Entry is free, and wide range of vendors will be offering local product, street food, and a variety of drinks.

From Saturday May 24th to Sunday May 25th, Letchworth Garden City will host a Food, Drink and Classic Car Festival in the town centre. Entry is free, and wide range of vendors will be offering loca…

18/05/2025

A new bus timetable has been established in Fairfield that caters specifically to students who attend schools in the local area. From 2nd June 2025, buses 97 and 96A now have new times that travel to and from Stotfold Road, helping those who attend Etonbury Academy and Pix Brook Academy get to school.

A new bus timetable has been established in Fairfield that caters specifically to students who attend schools in the local area. From 2nd June 2025, buses 97 and 96A now have new times that travel …

12/05/2025

Are you a resident of Fairfield with a story to share? Organising a local event in Fairfield? We're bringing back Fairfield Matters as a digital newsfront and need your help! 🙏

Submit your stories, events, and more through our website, and a member of our team will in touch.

Let's keep Fairfield connected! 🙌
https://fairfieldmatters.com/send-us-a-story/

23/04/2025

After a long hiatus, Fairfield Matters is back with the very important news that the Pavilion Cafe is now open every day. Please support it.

And if you would like to see more from Fairfield Matters, please support us - we have let things slip recently and we need volunteers to help get our website and page back on track. Please get in touch if you'd like to be involved.

Fairfield’s Pavilion Cafe opened its doors in October 2024 to create a community hub where good coffee brings people together. A space for connection and conversation. A non-profit partnered …

28/03/2024

A little reminder to subscribe for garden waste collections before they resume next week (and a heads up for anyone who doesn't read the enclosures in their council tax bill!)

Spring is here, and Central Bedfordshire Council is about to resume its kerbside garden waste collections – but in case you haven’t heard, there have been some changes, and you will…

07/03/2024

World Book Day fun at Fairfield Park Lower School!

11/02/2024

Fairfield resident Thea Pilch is fundraising for Play Action International. Read her story on our website...

Hello! My name is Thea Pilch and I have lived in Fairfield, on Bronte Avenue, my whole life. I attended Fairfield Park Lower School from 2009–2014 and I am now in my first year at the University of…

09/02/2024

We are delighted to announce that at the February Parish Council meeting, Simon Parry was co-opted as a Parish Councillor for Fairfield. Simon lives in Fairfield and is keen to get involved with the community. After his appointment he said, “I am looking forward to delivering projects and initiatives within the community as a member of Fairfield Parish Council”. We welcome Simon and look forward to working with him and hearing his new ideas.

07/02/2024

Volunteers needed this Saturday morning to help with the orchard winter pruning.

Volunteers needed for apple tree pruning

The first apple tree pruning of the year will take place on Saturday 10th February 2024 in the Orchards.

Meet at the Community Hall at 9.30 am or in the West Orchard (the one along Hardy Way) anytime during the morning.

All tools and instructions provided. (Unless you have your own favourite loppers!)

Please wear suitable shoes for potentially muddy conditions. Gloves also advised.