White Cross Farm gravel extraction refused by County Council

Cholsey Parish Council presented a statement to the County Council Planning and Regulation Committee meeting on Monday 2nd September emphasising its objection to the proposed extraction and processing of sand and gravel on land at White Cross Farm, Cholsey, next to the Thames. Our objection was based on impacts on the landscape, ecology, flood risks, tranquillity for recreational users, traffic,…

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Can you help with our upcoming projects?

The Parish Council is seeking volunteers with experience in construction and/or project management to assist with two community projects: Pavilion Car Park Renovation: If you have construction expertise, we would love to have your advice Recreation Ground Path Project: We are looking for non-Councillor members to join a working group. Help us review survey feedback and plan next steps For…

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On verges and trying to find balance

Historically ‘urban’ and ‘rural’ verge cutting has been the responsibility of Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), but in 2016 many town and parish councils agreed to take this job on. Cholsey Parish Council was one of them and we receive a fixed amount from OCC each year towards this. In recent years the verges have been cut by a commercial mowing…

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Public Consultation on Cholsey speed limits

Oxfordshire County Council are asking for views on the proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit within Cholsey, replacing the majority of the existing 30mph speed limits in in the process. Comments must be received by 5pm on Friday 26th July 2024. Find out more and complete the survey here: Public consultation on Cholsey speed limits Additionally, new lower speed…

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Annual Community Meeting – 11th May 2024

SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Annual Community Meeting!  11th May 2024 Time: 11 AM – 1 PM drop-in event Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road Come along to find out about the Parish Council’s new Strategic Plan, meet and talk with community organisations, or to share ideas on projects for a healthy, thriving Cholsey! Refreshments available from the Community Café

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