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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…

Leavesley Appeal Decision postponed again to 10th October 2023

On 10th August 2023, Cholsey Parish Council was informed by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities that the Secretary of State’s decision on the Leavesley Papist Way Development Appeal, which was due on 10 August 2023 (having twice previously been deferred from 13 June 2023 and from 13 April 2023) has now been further postponed to 10th October 2023.…

Maintenance person required

Cholsey Parish Council wish to appoint a Maintenance Person 10 hours per week To be worked flexibly over 3 or 4 mornings one of which is to be Monday £13.15 per hour Duties include: Driving licence and own transport required For an application form and job description, please contact: estatemanager@cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk  or 01491 652255 Closing date for applications – 23rd August…

Millennium Woods footbridge to be dismantled

The footbridge providing a permissive path across the brook to Millennium Woods was closed in January 2023 due to the bridge structure being deemed rotten and unsafe. It has since been further vandalized. The remaining structure will therefore be dismantled in the week commencing 12th June. This will also help with preparation for the new bridge to be installed. Because…

Leavesley Appeal Decision postponed to 10 August 2023

On 6th June 2023, Cholsey Parish Council was informed by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities that the Secretary of State’s decision on the Leavesley Papist Way Development Appeal, which was due on 13 June 2023 having previously been deferred from 13 April 2023, has now been further postponed to 10 August 2023. No specific reason for this was…

Are you ID ready for the local election of District Councillors for Cholsey?

People intending to go to the polls on Thursday 4 May should check now that they have valid photo ID, otherwise they could lose their chance to vote.  The local elections will be the first time that voters in the UK will be required to show photo ID when voting at a polling station.  This is a new requirement, introduced…

Emergency Alert national test – Sunday 23rd April

On Sunday 23 April at 3pm the government will be sending a UK-wide Emergency Alerts test message to all compatible devices. What is the Emergency Alerts service? Emergency Alerts is a new government service that will warn you if there is a danger to life nearby (e.g. flooding, fire). In an emergency, mobile phone masts will broadcast an alert in…

Leavesley appeal decision postponed

Yesterday, 12th April 2023, Cholsey Parish Council was informed by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities that the Secretary of State’s decision on the Leavesley Papist Way Development Appeal, which was due on the 13 April 2023, has been changed to the 13 June 2023. No specific reason for this was given other than that further time is required…