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In 1974 all Parish Council's were given the option to apply for Town Council Status and from the 1st of January 1980 the Parish Council became Houghton Regis Town Council.
In 1981/1982 it was decided to create a badge for the office of Town Mayor. An extract from the Council minutes states "The overall design is the Parish Church with a wheat sheaf against a green enamel to indicate the general rural, agricultural nature of the area". The blue colouring in the lower half of the design was put in as a contrasting background and the overall shape of the pendant, was specifically designed as a modern feature. The original design did not include the cogs in the lower half of the Oval. These were added to represent the manufacturing element of the Town.
The Mayor's Chain was sponsored by Local Businesses and presented to the community in 1983.
Extract from a piece by Sarah Gelsthorp.
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| Photographer | Houghton Regis Town Council |
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| Copyright | Houghton Regis Town Council |
| Collection Holder | Houghton Regis Heritage Society |
