Bushmead

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 51.906
longitude= -0.415
official_name= Bushmead
os_grid_reference= TL091242
population= Within Barnfield Ward
region= East of England
unitary_england= Luton
lieutenancy_england= Bedfordshire
constituency_westminster= Luton North
post_town= LUTON|postcode_district = LU3
postcode_area= LU |dial_code= 01582

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.

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'.

Politics

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).

Local Attractions

Local Newspapers

Two weekly newspapers are delivered free to all the houses in Bushmead. However they are not specific to Bushmead. They are:
* [http://www.lutontoday.co.uk Herald and Post] - Delivered every Thursday
* [http://www.lutononsunday.com/ Luton on Sunday] - Delivered every Sunday

References

* [http://www.luton.gov.uk/ Luton Borough Council]