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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

Council tax 2024/2025 and how we spend your money

The next financial year is coming up and that means new Council tax bills are here. A small portion (approximately 5%) of the Council tax paid by Cholsey residents goes to the Parish Council. For 2024/2025, that portion is £112.18 for a ‘Band D’ property – so around £2 per week. The equivalent figure for 2023/2024 was £106.03. What does…

Notice of Casual Vacancy – resignation of Colin Worley

CHOLSEY PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY Public notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Colin Worley A vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for Cholsey Parish Council The vacancy will be filled by election if, within fourteen working days of the date of this notice, any ten local government electors for the said…

Notice of Casual Vacancy – resignation of Kyn Pomlett

CHOLSEY PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY Public notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Kyn Pomlett A vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for Cholsey Parish Council The vacancy will be filled by election if, within fourteen working days of the date of this notice, any ten local government electors for the said…

Parking restriction consultation open until 3rd November – share your views

A reminder that the Oxfordshire County Council parking restriction consultation for Cholsey is open until 3rd November – share your views by completing the survey here Cholsey – proposed parking restrictions amendments | Let’s Talk Oxfordshire

Leavesley appeal DISMISSED by Secretary of State

The Secretary of State has made a decision regarding the Leavesley appeal, and we’re very pleased to announce that it has been DISMISSED. In a letter copied to Cholsey Parish Council, the Secretary of State has refused planning permission for the development proposed by Leavesley on Land off Papist Way (Ref. P21/S1503/O) and has upheld our Neighbourhood Plan. This positive…

Represent our village as a Parish Councillor!

We need people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to help make a difference to our wonderful village. We have two Councillor vacancies and would love to hear from you. For an informal chat about what the Councillor role involves: We are particularly keen to increase the Council’s experience in areas including grants/fundraising, communication and community engagement, estate management and…

Cholsey Meadows play area update

Since taking on the role of Clerk for Cholsey Parish Council last October 2022, I have been working to finally resolve the situation with Cholsey Meadows play area. We absolutely know how frustrating it is for residents that the play area is not in a good state of repair. Here is the situation as it currently stands: Thomas Freeman Adoptions…

Could you be a Fix My Street ‘Super User’ for Cholsey?

Super Users monitor certain roads and pavements in their area. They can directly raise repair works for pothole defects that meet the criteria. Training to be a Super User is held online. Find out more here! Super solution to local road problems (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Cholsey Meadows Getting to know us event – 21st September

Please join us at the Great Hall, Cholsey Meadows, on Thursday 21st September at 6.30pm to find out what we and other organisations do. A chance to ask questions and get to know everyone better. Hopefully see you there!

East End development: New 20mph speed limit proposed

Have your say on a new 20mph speed limit for Cholsey’s East End development: Visit Oxfordshire County Council’s public consultation page at Cholsey: East End & A4130 – proposed 20mph speed limit & ‘No Right Turn’ restriction | Let’s Talk Oxfordshire Cholsey Parish Council supports OCC’s proposal which will contribute to the safety of all road users and pedestrians. The…

Millennium Woods footbridge update

We are sorry that we have not been able to start the construction of the replacement footbridge which provides a permissive path across the brook to the Millennium woods. We completely understand the frustrations of local residents that this has taken so long. Below we provide some explanation and the latest status of the project. In January 2023, the Parish…