| Leighton-Linslade | |
| Settlement Type: | Civil parish |
| Coordinates: | 51.916°N -0.668°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | England |
| Subdivision Type1: | Primary council |
| Subdivision Name1: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Bedfordshire |
| Subdivision Type3: | Region |
| Subdivision Name3: | East of England |
| Seat Type: | Status |
| Seat: | Parish |
| Government Type: | Town Council |
| Leader Title: | UK Parliament |
| Leader Name: | South West Bedfordshire |
| Parts Type: | Main settlements |
| Parts Style: | para |
| P1: | Leighton Buzzard Linslade |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Total: | 37,469 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Population Note: | [1] |
| Postal Code: | LU7 |
| Area Code: | LU |
| Website: | Leighton-Linslade Parish Council |
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]
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:
Coulommiers (France)[4]| Leighton-Linslade Parish Council | |
| Notes: | Originally granted to Leighton-Linslade Urban District Council on 5 January 1966. |
| Escutcheon: | Quarterly Or and Gules a single-arched bridge throughout Argent masoned Sable the keystone charged with an ear of wheat Proper the whole between in chief two celestial crowns and in base a lily plant of three flowers counterchanged. |
| Crest: | On a wreath of the colours a water ouzel displayed Proper perched upon two cog-wheels Or each issuant from a mural crown Argent. |
| Motto: | By Truth And Diligence.[5] |
The following people and military units have received the Freedom of the Town of Leighton–Linslade.