7th Apr 2025
Linmere, in conjunction with Central Beds Council, has won top honours at the 2024/5 Modeshift STARS National Travel Awards and the TravelWise Week Awards 2024/25. These prestigious awards celebrate developments and organisations that champion active, accessible, and environmentally friendly travel choices.
Linmere Development named STARS Residential Site of the Year
Linmere has been awarded STARS Residential Site of the Year title, recognising its ambitious and impactful Residential Travel Plan. As a large urban extension featuring over 5,000 homes, schools, retail, and community facilities, Linmere promotes a sustainable, community-driven lifestyle by: reducing reliance on private car use; encouraging walking, cycling, and public transport; and cutting single-occupancy vehicle trips
This recognition also highlights Central Beds Council’s dedication to creating greener, healthier communities for current and future residents.
TravelWise Week Award for Linmere and Central Bedfordshire Council
Linmere and Central Beds Council also celebrated success in the TravelWise Week Awards, winning Best Modeshift TravelWise Week Campaign (Residential) for its efforts in Linmere. Linmere and Central Beds Council worked jointly in delivering an exciting week of sustainable travel initiatives, including:
- The launch of ‘Freddie the Fresh Air Frog’ park and stride scheme at a local school
- Free bus vouchers for residents
- Bike hire and rail travel promotions
- A scavenger hunt with fantastic prizes
Some of our residents will remember participating in our popular treasure hunt, in September 2024 and the discount offers presented by Central Beds Council, across TravelWise Week! We want to thank everyone who took part, helping to contribute to winning this award!
Emma Farrier (Linmere) and Max Oram (Central Beds Council), receive the top honours from Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood.
Cllr Tracey Wye, Executive Member for Sustainability and Climate Resilience (Central Beds Council) commented:
“We’re incredibly proud to see Central Bedfordshire’s efforts in sustainable travel recognised on a national stage. Winning these awards reflects our commitment to creating vibrant, low-carbon communities where walking, cycling, and public transport are the first choices for everyday journeys. Congratulations to everyone involved!”
Ben Phillips, Linmere Development Director commented:
“We have built a great partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and are very proud to be recognised for our hard work delivering sustainable travel plan together, ensuring awareness and engagement with residents as they move into Linmere has been key to the success of our joint efforts. We will continue to work closely with CBC, ensuring Linmere continues to be a success and encourage residents to adopt greener, healthier travel habits as we continue into future phases of the development.”
Linmere is designed to be a place for communities that embraces the natural environment, and where all generations can enjoy a great quality of life. This exciting new collection of leafy and walkable neighbourhoods, situated north of Houghton Regis Bedfordshire, located close to M1 Junction 11a. Nestled into verdant surroundings, its first homes completed and inhabited in 2021. The Land Trust will maintain and preserve these spaces on behalf of Houghton Regis Management Company.
