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8TH September 2026 – Responses to the Regulation 19 Draft Local Plan for Buckinghamshire

Long Crendon Residents’ Community Response to the Draft Local Plan for Buckinghamshire- PDF

Long Crendon Parish Council and the Long Crendon Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group’s response to the same draft plan – PDF

 

30TH June 2026 – 2025-2026 Annual Governance and Accounting Review files. 
Statement of Public rights

Internal Audit Report

Annual governance Report

Statement of Accounts

 

15TH June 2026 – Community Response Letter from the Hornage Digester Opposition Group. Click the image below for the Letter

 

20TH April 2026 – Neighbourhood Plan Update

Recording of the recent Neighborhood Plan update can be found HERE

Future Crendon Village Briefing PDF

16th March 2026 – Consultation feedback from Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee / Long Crendon Parish council on the Bucks Local Plan Draft – March 2026

http://www.long-crendon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FINAL-Feedback-on-the-Local-plan-for-Buckinghamshire-March_2026-1.pdf

 

Feedback on the Local plan for Buckinghamshire

To:

planningpolicyteam.bc@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

For the attention of:

Steve Bambrick (Bucks Corporate Director of Planning, Growth & Sustainability).

Charlotte Morris (Bucks Planning Policy Manager),

Hannah Joyce (Bucks Head of Services for Spatial Planning and Climate Resilience)

Copy to:

Cllr Clive Harriss (Ward counsellor for Long Crendon),

Steve Broadbent (Bucks Council Leader),

Greg Smith MP,

Rachel Riach and Ella Wood (Bucks Neighbourhood Planning Assistants),

Long Crendon Parish Council,

Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

This document provides the response from the Long Crendon Parish Council (LCPC) and the Long Crendon Neighbourhood planning steering group (LCNPSG) to the Bucks Local plan informal site engagement as indicated on the Buckinghamshire website (at https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/local-planning/buckinghamshire-local-plan/).

This feedback covers points that are wider than the individual sites and as such does not readily fit within the confines imposed by the yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com portal, though our comments on specific individual OPUS sites below are copies of information that will be also posted via that portal (hence there is some repetition).

The main elements covered by this feedback are:

• General comments on the Housing, economic and Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) methodology

• Comments on why the level of new dwellings implied by the HELAA are unrealistic

• Specific comments on the sites identified within the HELAA within the Long Crendon Parish

HELAA methodology

We have the following concerns on the HELAA methodology which appears to:

• Have been a desktop-level analysis with limited local knowledge or nuance.

• Be very limited on traffic, heritage, and flood risk considerations

• Take no meaningful consideration of infrastructure aspects (or modelling) for schools, sewerage, and healthcare)

  • Sewage being especially relevant here as one of the cited in the HELAA methodology’s list of physical constraints that should be considered in the initial survey stage and the fact that the Bucks Sustainability Appraisal Note (section 14) notes that the Long Crendon Sewage works has limited capacity for further growth in the local plan period.

• Include previously rejected sites without looking at the reasons for their previous rejection. One site in particular the Council spent considerable amount of money, time and effort fighting and winning against a predatory developer.

• Have been applied inconsistently or involved judgements not specified in the methodology, in particular

  • There are inconsistencies in landscape harm assessments, the HELAA methodology doesn’t specify this requirement in any detail other than broad location being within the National Landscape, which appears vague and undefined.

  • ‘Settlement pattern’ and ‘unsustainable location’ have been used as a contributing reason for rejecting many sites (222 of the 780 sites in the spreadsheet for ‘Settlement pattern’ and 192 of the 780 sites for ‘unsustainable location’), despite no mention or specification of these as criteria in the HELAA methodology.

  • ‘Unacceptable harm on landscape’ and ‘unacceptable intrusion into the open countryside’ appear to have been applied to some sites and not others without any clear justification.

• Not considered overall ‘sustainability and deliverability’

  • Arguably the fact that the spreadsheet identifying sites in Long Crendon (for approx. 418 new dwellings) has not considered key constraints that would prevent this being delivered or the strains that this would put on existing road and Sewage Treatment infrastructure, current school places and other village services

Because of this we believe that the site assessment produced to date in the spreadsheet at https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/documents/40431/2026-02-16_-_HELAA_Sites_1.xlsm to date are flawed, and cannot be relied on in any useful way, furthermore many of these assessments are inconsistent with the initial site assessments already carried out by the Long Crendon Neighbourhood planning steering group (LCNPSG).

We are currently at an advanced stage of developing a revised Neighbourhood Plan for Long Crendon which is expected to be ready for a village referendum this summer. In the light of this and the apparent inconsistency of the initial Bucks Local Plan assessments and the omission of key factors/dimensions from the HELAA methodology (which will materially affect the validity of several of the conclusions in the Bucks Assessments) we would prefer that none of the sites be ruled “suitable” or “unsuitable” at this stage.

To provide the relevant level of local knowledge and input, LCNPSG are using our detailed specific methodology that places strong emphasis on how sites contribute to a positive neighbourhood master plan.

This methodology goes into more detail in assessing the suitability of sites based on several factors designed to meet specific objectives and to work within the key identified constraints for Long Crendon (Traffic volumes, infrastructure capacity) This assessment is based on the following:

• Maintaining the rural character of the village via assessment of factors on:

• Impact on the conservation area and heritage elements of the village

• Protection and potential to improve green and open spaces in the village

• Impact on existing rural character of the village and limiting landscape harm

• Reducing rather than intensification of traffic pinch points in the village (by either keeping traffic away from the centre of the village and/or containing/controlling traffic flows to the main arterial roads) to encourage sustainable growth in our rural settlement and be consistent with planning principles regarding traffic and social cohesion in small settlements.

• Ensuring development suitability via assessment factors on:

  • Proportionality in meeting the village growth targets in a steady/sustainable way without overstretching the village infrastructure and amenities and detracting from the sense of community

  • Settlement pattern to ensure that new developments are well connected to and in suitably proximity to the existing village, and do not erode boundaries/ gaps to other towns and villages

  • Flood risks to specific sites and the minimisation of flooding risks to other areas in both the near and longer term

  • Provision of suitable access points to new sites

  • Infrastructure capacity support (roads, drainage, sewage, other utilities and services, footpaths and parking)

• Minimising environmental impacts via assessment factors on:

  • Biodiversity impacts (or ideally improvements)

• Maintaining or improving the village sense of community via assessment factors on:

  • Impact on school capacity and catchment area

  • The potential to maintain and where possible enhance village amenities via provisions for improvements and additions of village amenities such as sports/football pitches and facilities, doctor’s surgery, children’s play areas, cycle paths, additional footpaths, publicly accessible green space

• Maintaining and where possible enhancement of local services via assessment of:

  • The ability/potential to provide or improve employment/work opportunities and village services (healthcare facilities, school & nursery capacity, support for the elderly, library etc)

Having carried out our own initial assessments on suitability we are about to commence a much more detailed assessment of strategic spatial combinations of all these sites in consultation with potential developers covering a wider range of criteria including what will be delivered on any suitable sites as follows

• Development design suitability and quality via assessment factors on:

  • Meeting specific local village housing needs (more affordable, starter and retirement/downsizing housing vs estates of ‘executive homes’)?

  • Site Layouts: the provision of attractive, visually unobtrusive, well-spaced designs with suitable greenery/planting provisions

  • The creation of safe and inclusive contact zones

  • The preservation and extension of green corridors

  • Minimising of negative impacts on nearby existing residents both in the final design/layout and considerate controls during construction

  • The use of sustainable building practices

• Minimising environmental impacts via assessment factors on:

  • Energy efficiency of proposed developments (both site specific and potentially for the village as a whole)

  • The sustainability of proposed building materials (e.g. via minimising the use of concrete and maximising more sustainable materials like wood)

• Amenity provision via assessment factors on:

  • The provision of and/or contribution to amenities such as sports/football pitches and facilities, the doctor’s surgery/wellbeing centre and children’s play areas

  • The provision of continuity of walking and cycling routes

  • The provision of local, low-threshold community spaces

These two stages of assessment will form the basis of our final plan for adoption.

We would be happy to discuss these points and where relevant share any further details of our approach if it would help Bucks to improve their overall methodology.

The level of implied additional housing arising from the for the Long Crendon Parish

As it stands the sites deemed as ‘suitable’ for the Long Crendon Parish in the spreadsheet of HELAA sites (https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/documents/40431/2026-02-16_-_HELAA_Sites_1.xlsm) indicates approximately 418 new dwellings to be accommodated in the Parish.

There are significant issues in terms of proportionality of this number and the wider implications of this scale of development, especially given key constraints that have been identified (notably in the areas that the current HELAA methodology is very weak in considering).

Proportionality

Bucks Council has previously rejected sites in Long Crendon on the basis that they would represent disproportionate growth, but Long Crendon has still grown by around 8% over the last 10 years in line with the numbers set out in the current Neighbourhood Plan.

The sites deemed ‘suitable’ in the current HELAA represent a further increase of approximately 38% increase in the size of the village which is far beyond any reasonable definition of what could be considered proportionate for a rural village, since it would fundamentally alter its character, setting and infrastructure balance.

Whilst we believe that 418 new dwellings isn’t proportionate, nor deliverable within the main constraints in the village, we do believe that once we have completed our assessments for our new Neighbourhood plan (as noted above in the Methodology section) then we will be in a position to provide a more realistic evidence based target for the numbers of new dwellings for Long Crendon by the summer.

Traffic

Long Crendon as a village currently suffers from traffic issues and attempts to scale the village of the order suggested by the HELAA will only make this more acute.

In their consideration of the current outline planning application for 97 new dwellings on OPUS 377 (PL/25/6024/OA) the Bucks Traffic and Highways Management response has pointed out that this many dwellings will cause traffic problems between Pinners Way and the Chearsley Road (which is a C class rural road with known constraints, narrow pavements, and school related congestion) and will most likely exceed the capacity of the Bicester/Chearsley road roundabout at the Square in Long Crendon. This provides clear, technical evidence that the local road network is already operating at or beyond capacity. The Council’s own modelling shows:

• The Chearsley Road / Bicester Road / The Square mini‑roundabout is forecast to operate over capacity in the 2035 PM peak even without additional development.

• With development traffic added, the junction reaches RFC 0.97 and delays of around 60 seconds, confirming that the network cannot absorb further growth.

• The Highways Authority explicitly states that the development “exacerbates both delays and queuing” and that mitigation is required to bring the junction back within acceptable limits.

Therefore if 97 new dwellings in this area would hit traffic limits, then clearly the suggested number of 418 in this sector of the village will be impossible to deliver due to the resulting volume of traffic in the village.

Infrastructure Capacity

Infrastructure capacity more generally also requires careful consideration, in particular Water and wastewater infrastructure constraints are significant issues for Long Crendon.

Thames Water have confirmed that the Long Crendon Wastewater (Sewage) Treatment Works (WWWT) has limited capacity and that upgrades will be required to accommodate new dwellings. In their response to the outline planning application to OPUS 74 (PL/25/5099/OA) they identified the inability of the existing Sewage Treatment Works infrastructure to accommodate an additional 120 new dwellings, yet no upgrade works are planned for the period 2025–2030 or can accommodate the potential waste water increase due to the 38% increase in housing.

Furthermore, in their consultation response to the outline planning application for OPUS 377 (PL/25/6024/OA) confirms that:

• The existing water network cannot accommodate the needs of new development.

• Major network reinforcement works would be required before occupation.

• Without upgrades, development may lead to no or low water pressure in the village.

Therefore, there are clear constraints on both the water supply and wastewater management systems that would currently restrict the number of new dwellings that can supported in Long Crendon. Furthermore, Thames Water’s published AMP7 and AMP8 investment programmes list numerous treatment works scheduled for expansion or improvement, but Long Crendon WWTW is not included in any planned upgrade programme for 2025–2030.

The constraints again mean that the suggested number of 418 new dwellings in the Village is certainly unrealistic in the short term will require unidentified extra funding to even be considered in the longer term.

School Capacity

This point is related to the overall numbers of new dwellings but appears not to have been factored into the Bucks HELAA methodology which makes no mention of school capacity as an important element of ‘joined up’ local infrastructure required to support any new developments.

The village primary school, even after recent development is already operating close to its capacity as a one Form Entry school, i.e. 210 places.

Significant growth of the village (especially of approx. 400 new dwellings) is therefore likely to trigger the need to expand this to a two-form entry school, even considering falling birth rates.

Any meaningful expansion without compromising play space, safeguarding, or operational functionality would be difficult.

On the reasonable assumption that the education authority would prefer a single expanded school rather than two separate schools within the parish, it follows that growth at this scale will require land capable of accommodating either a physical expansion of the existing school or provision of a new school site that is well integrated with the settlement.

Long Crendon has no secondary school. The village relies almost entirely on Lord Williams’s School in Thame, which Is already operating at or near capacity and faces challenges from housing increases across its wider catchment area. Lord Williams is in Oxfordshire and will require Bucks County Council to plan with Oxon to address the additional pupils due to the 38% increase in housing.

Additional development in Long Crendon would increase pressure on secondary places, implying the need for expansion of this school or requiring pupils to travel further afield, increasing car dependency and undermining sustainable transport objectives.

Healthcare access

Like School capacity this point is related to the overall numbers of new dwellings but appears not to have been factored into the Bucks HELAA methodology which makes no mention of healthcare capacity as an important element of ‘joined up’ local infrastructure required to support any new developments.

Healthcare provision in and around Long Crendon is already operating at or near capacity.

The scale of development suggested from the HELAA analysis would place additional pressure on services that cannot accommodate further growth without significant investment and expansion.

The NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) has consistently highlighted that primary care capacity is under pressure across the region, and that new development must demonstrate deliverability of healthcare mitigation., but at present no such expansion is planned or funded.

HELAA site assessments

The spreadsheet at https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/documents/40431/2026-02-16_-_HELAA_Sites_1.xlsm provides the current assessment of the sites under consideration. Our comments below are limited to those sites specifically in the Long Crendon Parish, though it could well be that some of them may apply to other sites in the list. These have been split into those sites deemed suitable and unsuitable in the current HELAA assessments and ordered in line with where they appear in the spreadsheet.

Sites Deemed Suitable

OPUS 323 – Land off Drakes Drive

The assessment shows that this is deemed a suitable employment site

This is identified as LCS08 for the LCNP and is currently under consideration for mixed commercial and leisure use, though it’s suitability will be limited since part of the site is in the flood plain, so at best it should only be partially suitable (though it should be noted that Bucks HELAA methodology only applies flood risk if the majority of the site is in the flood risk area is a less than adequate view). In addition to the potential provision of leisure facilities this site could also provide some further benefits in terms of contribution to walking and cycle routes between Long Crendon and Thame.

Additional points on this site that are pertinent to our (LCNPSG) methodology are:

• The site has potential to strengthen the north–south pedestrian flow between Drakes Drive and the Thame–Long Crendon desire line.

• Any employment or leisure use should incorporate public-facing edges, small community-oriented frontages, and safe pedestrian permeability to avoid creating a sealed-off commercial island.

OPUS 377 Land at Madges Farm, Chearsley Road

The assessment shows that this is deemed a suitable site for up to 273.6 dwellings.

This site is identified as a combination of LCS02 and LCS03 for the LCNP and as such will be under consideration for potential housing as part of the strategic spatial options therein. However, there are many further factors that we believe should be considered for both this site and others around the village which means that this Bucks Assessment of suitable for 273.6 new dwellings is likely to be inappropriate.

An outline planning application has already been submitted for (the LCS03) part of this site nominally for 97 dwellings and this is currently being assessed by Bucks, but of note in this assessment are the following:

1. Traffic and Highways have pointed out that this many dwellings will cause traffic problems between Pinners Way and the Chearsley Road (which is a C class rural road with known constraints, narrow pavements, and school related congestion) and will most likely exceed the capacity of the Bicester/Chearsley road roundabout at the Square in Long Crendon. Furthermore, when the previous application for Greenings for 47 dwellings was made, the Highways Officer noted (in their response to application 15/02806/AOP) that the access design would not be fit for purpose should further development be proposed.

2. Heritage comments that the proposal would result in harm to the special character of Long Crendon Conservation area (CA); and therefore, the harm identified would need to be weighed against the public benefits of the proposed development in line with local and national policy. This is in stark contrast to other sites that have been deemed unsuitable on what appears to be far less grounds on harm to the landscape and special character.

3. The proposal also conflicts directly with policies in the current Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan; in particular

• Policy S1 Requires growth to be directed to the most sustainable locations and to protect the intrinsic character of the countryside.

• Policy S2 Limits development in larger villages to appropriate and proportionate growth consistent with character. This proposal is clearly not proportionate.

• Policy S3 Restricts development outside defined built-up areas unless specific countryside exceptions apply, which this proposal does not satisfy.

4. Several of the comments made against other sites around the village to justify their “unsuitable” rating apply equally to this site. For example: out of character, settlement pattern, unacceptable harm on landscape and unacceptable intrusion into the open countryside. There appears to be no justification why these comments have been applied to some sites and not others.

A development of this scale (either up to 273 dwellings noted in the Bucks assessment, or the 97 in the current outline proposal) could form a new settlement mass detached from the historic village centre unless it provides high-quality walking and cycling integration, which could well be settlement pattern issue that has been used elsewhere in Bucks assessments to deem some sites as not suitable.

As with all other sizeable sites in the parish, there are question marks on the Wastewater (sewage) capacity of the village as well as impacts on the School and Healthcare capacity to support this.

There are many further factors that we believe should now be considered for both this site (including potential flood risk concerns in other parts of the village as a result of this site compounding existing run off issues from the existing Greenings site) and others around the village which means that this Bucks Assessment of suitable for 273 new dwellings is likely to be inappropriate.

We are currently at an advanced stage of developing a revised Neighbourhood Plan for Long Crendon which is expected to be ready for a village referendum this summer. In the light of this and the apparent inconsistency of the initial Local Plan assessments we would prefer that none of the sites be ruled “in” or “out” at this stage. Having carried out our own initial assessments we are about to commence a much more detailed assessment of all these sites in consultation with potential developers covering a much wider range of criteria including amenity provision, site layouts, mix of housing types, environmental impact, etc and this will form the basis of our final plan for adoption.

OPUS 653 Land off Chilton Road

The assessment shows that this is deemed a suitable site for up to 102.7 dwellings

A previous application on this site was made in 2015 (ref 15/02670/AOP), for up to 75 dwellings which was refused for the following reasons:

• The proposal would result in the development of a Greenfield site which would result in an obtrusion into open countryside with significant adverse impacts on the rural character and appearance of the site and its surroundings, the character of the street scene, the character and setting of the village and the special character and qualities of the designated Brill-Winchendon Hills Area of Attractive Landscape.

• Furthermore, the indicative density and layout of the proposal would fail to respect or complement the established character of the settlement. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies GP35 and RA8 of the Aylesbury Vale District Local Plan and NPPF advice in respect of taking account of the different roles and character of different areas, making effective use of land, protecting the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, conserving and enhancing the natural environment and securing high quality design. In the context of paragraph 14 of the NPPF, these adverse impacts of the proposal would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the identified housing, economic and social benefits.

This decision was taken to appeal and again refused. Since there is no material change in circumstances from this decision (which in effect is harm to the landscape and local character) other than this assessment increasing the number of proposed dwellings to 102 then this site should be deemed unsuitable.

A development of this scale could form a new settlement mass detached from the historic village centre, which could well be settlement pattern issue that has been used elsewhere in Bucks assessments to deem some sites as not suitable.

The Local Plan assessment of this site is inconsistent with others in the HELAA on landscape harm and several other points. Several of the comments made against other sites around the village to justify their “unsuitable” rating apply equally to this site. For example: out of character, settlement pattern, unacceptable harm on landscape and unacceptable intrusion into the open countryside. There appears to be no justification why these comments have been applied to some sites and not others.

There are many further factors that we believe should now be considered for both this site and others around the village which means that this Bucks Assessment of suitable for 102.7 new dwellings is inappropriate.

We are currently at an advanced stage of developing a revised Neighbourhood Plan for Long Crendon which is expected to be ready for a village referendum this summer. In the light of this and the apparent inconsistency of the initial Local Plan assessments we would prefer that none of the sites be ruled “in” or “out” at this stage. Having carried out our own initial assessments we are about to commence a much more detailed assessment of all these sites in consultation with potential developers covering a much wider range of criteria including amenity provision, site layouts, mix of housing types, environmental impact, etc and this will form the basis of our final plan for adoption.

As with all other sizeable sites in the parish, there are question marks on the Wastewater (sewage) capacity of the village as well as impacts on the School and Healthcare capacity to support this.

OPUS 5000 College Farm, – Parcel 2

The assessment shows that this is deemed a suitable site for 42.4 dwellings

Whilst this site has the potential to be suitable, there are still factors that need to be considered before it could be deemed as such, in particular

1. traffic impacts – the site adjoins the same Chearsley road as OPUS 377, where it was noted that the extra traffic on this road (C class rural road with known constraints, narrow pavements, and school related congestion) would exceed the capacity of the Bicester/Chearsley road roundabout at the Square in Long Crendon, whilst this site is smaller than OPUS 377 there will still be some impact from this that may impact it’s suitability, unless the site is designed with strong off-road pedestrian connections back to the rest of the village. This factor will also be compounded when considered alongside OPUS 377

2. as with all other sizeable sites in the parish, there are question marks on the Wastewater (sewage) capacity of the village

3. The Local Plan assessment of this site is inconsistent with others in the HELAA on landscape harm and several other points. Several of the comments made against other sites around the village to justify their “unsuitable” rating apply equally to this site. For example: out of character, settlement pattern, unacceptable harm on landscape and unacceptable intrusion into the open countryside. There appears to be no justification why these comments have been applied to some sites and not others.

4. There are many further factors that we believe should now be considered for both this site and others around the village which means that this Bucks Local Plan Assessment of suitable for 42.4 new dwellings is inappropriate.

We are currently at an advanced stage of developing a revised Neighbourhood Plan for Long Crendon which is expected to be ready for a village referendum this summer. In the light of this and the apparent inconsistency of the initial Local Plan assessments we would prefer that none of the sites be ruled “in” or “out” at this stage. Having carried out our own initial assessments we are about to commence a much more detailed assessment of all these sites in consultation with potential developers covering a much wider range of criteria including amenity provision, site layouts, mix of housing types, environmental impact, etc and this will form the basis of our final plan for adoption.

It is also of note that this record applies to College Farm – Parcel 2, but there is no reference to anything called College Farm – Parcel 1 either within the ‘suitable’, ‘unsuitable’ or ‘suitability to be confirmed’ sites.

Sites Deemed Unsuitable

OPUS 74 Land to south of Long Crendon Sewage Treatment Works, Thame Road

The assessment shows that this is deemed as unsuitable as an employment site

The reasons for deeming this as unsuitable due to being out of character, settlement pattern and unacceptable harm to the landscape are far from clear and don’t seem to be based on any local knowledge.

Whilst it may potentially be out of character to use this as an employment site, that will depend on the details of any proposed employment that is put forward, therefore dismissing it on these grounds is premature.

The assessment entirely misses the site’s potential to provide

• Some local inter connectivity to other potential sites

• Porosity and release pressure from the bottlenecked routes through the village

• Community-focused employment uses that could create valuable semi-public edges and relieve reliance on the Square for daily services and informal meeting space.

Consequently, the site will be considered to some extent as part of the strategic spatial options as we develop the Long Crendon Neighbourhood plan.

Dismissing it on the grounds of settlement pattern is also inconsistent with other assessments (e.g. no mention of settlement pattern has been made against OPUS 653 – deemed suitable by the Bucks assessment or OPUS 159 – deemed unsuitable by the Bucks Assessment, which are both outside the current Neighbourhood plan settlement boundary and are further from the village centre.

The other reason of unacceptable harm to the landscape, clearly has been made without seeing the site, which is currently a field of brambles on flat ground that is not particularly visible for any key points.

There are many further factors that we believe should now be considered for both this site and others around the village which means that this Bucks Local Plan Assessment is inappropriate.

We are currently at an advanced stage of developing a revised Neighbourhood Plan for Long Crendon which is expected to be ready for a village referendum this summer. In the light of this and the apparent inconsistency of the initial Local Plan assessments we would prefer that none of the sites be ruled “in” or “out” at this stage. Having carried out our own initial assessments we are about to commence a much more detailed assessment of all these sites in consultation with potential developers covering a much wider range of criteria including amenity provision, site layouts, mix of housing types, environmental impact, etc and this will form the basis of our final plan for adoption.

OPUS 159 Land north of Drakes Drive

The assessment shows that this is deemed as unsuitable as housing site based on unacceptable harm to Landscape.

Dismissing this site based on unacceptable harm to the landscape seems to have been made without any local knowledge and is inconsistent with other Bucks assessments in this HELAA.

A comparison with OPUS 653 is a good example of this, which the BUCKS HELAA assessment has deemed as suitable, even though that site is the highest point around the village and dominates the landscape in the area.

Furthermore, this is another example where the Bucks Assessment appears not to have considered any traffic implications. Long Crendon is generally challenged with the amount of traffic that currently goes through the village on the Bicester to Thame Road and the potential bottlenecks that arise from the Chearsley and Chiltern roads feeding into this.

This site has the potential (subject to the provision of suitable access) to allow for increase in housing to the village whilst minimising the impact on village traffic, as much of the traffic from this site is unlikely to have to go through the village centre. Thus, to deem this as unsuitable at this stage seems to ignore local knowledge and traffic issues.

The Local Plan assessment of this site is inconsistent with others in the HELAA on landscape harm and several other points. Several of the comments made against this site to justify its “unsuitable” rating apply equally to other sites around the village. For example: out of character, settlement pattern, unacceptable harm on landscape and unacceptable intrusion into the open countryside. There appears to be no justification why these comments have been applied to some sites and not others.

There are many further factors that we believe should now be considered for both this site and others around the village which means that this Bucks Local Plan Assessment is inappropriate.

We are currently at an advanced stage of developing a revised Neighbourhood Plan for Long Crendon which is expected to be ready for a village referendum this summer. In the light of this and the apparent inconsistency of the initial Local Plan assessments we would prefer that none of the sites be ruled “in” or “out” at this stage. Having carried out our own initial assessments we are about to commence a much more detailed assessment of all these sites in consultation with potential developers covering a much wider range of criteria including amenity provision, site layouts, mix of housing types, environmental impact, etc and this will form the basis of our final plan for adoption.

OPUS 3239 Land off Frogmore Lane

The assessment shows that this is deemed as unsuitable as housing site based on unsuitable access, unacceptable harm to heritage assets, unacceptable harm to landscape and unacceptable intrusion into the open countryside.

In this case the desktop assessment seems to have picked up the key points.

OPUS 3305 Reddings Farm, Sandy Lane

The assessment shows that this is deemed as unsuitable as housing site based on unacceptable harm on heritage assets, Settlement pattern and Unacceptable intrusion into the open countryside.

Whilst this assessment may turn out to be correct, it is far from being as clear cut as noted here.

The site is not in the current conservation area, so unacceptability on the grounds of harm to Heritage assets is debatable, though the other two factors may be relevant.

Again, there is no mention made on the traffic implications of this site, which could be problematical due to its location on the relatively rural Sandy lane that doesn’t currently have suitable pavement access and has a narrow and steep corner.

The Local Plan assessment of this site is inconsistent with others in the HELAA on landscape harm and several other points. Several of the comments made against this site to justify its “unsuitable” rating apply equally to other sites around the village.. For example: out of character, settlement pattern, unacceptable harm on landscape and unacceptable intrusion into the open countryside. There appears to be no justification why these comments have been applied to some sites and not others.

There are many further factors that we believe should now be considered for both this site and others around the village which means that this Bucks Local Plan Assessment is inappropriate.

We are currently at an advanced stage of developing a revised Neighbourhood Plan for Long Crendon which is expected to be ready for a village referendum this summer. In the light of this and the apparent inconsistency of the initial Local Plan assessments we would prefer that none of the sites be ruled “in” or “out” at this stage. Having carried out our own initial assessments we are about to commence a much more detailed assessment of all these sites in consultation with potential developers covering a much wider range of criteria including amenity provision, site layouts, mix of housing types, environmental impact, etc and this will form the basis of our final plan for adoption.

OPUS 3330 Land at Frogmore Lane

The assessment shows that this is deemed as unsuitable as housing site based on settlement pattern and unacceptable harm on Landscape

Whilst settlement plan and harm to landscape are relevant factors here, the reasons for unacceptability of this site do not mention anything about the access problems (despite this being one of the criteria mentioned in the HELAA methodology). Since this site is on Frogmore Lane, which in places is effectively a single-track road with and little or no pavement provision then this would be the major factor for deeming this site unsuitable.

As another example on the inconsistency of these assessments there is no mention of the impact to Heritage assets of this site, even though part of it is in the conservation area.

OPUS 5237 Land at the Sheilings, Westfield Road

The assessment shows that this is deemed as unsuitable as housing site based on unsuitable access, backland development, settlement pattern, out of character and unacceptable harm on landscape.

In this case the desktop assessment seems to have picked up the key points, though it is unclear what is meant by ‘backland’ development.

Summary

We hope that these points of feedback on:

• The overall Housing, economic and Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) methodology;

• Why we believe the level of new dwellings implied by the HELAA are unrealistic and;

• Specific identified within the HELAA within the Long Crendon Parish,

are useful to you and would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our willingness to discuss these points and where relevant share any further details if it would help Bucks in developing the Local plan.

Long Crendon Parish Council

Paul Davies, Sandy Hooper, Helen Passingham-Hughes, Paul Norman, Alex Griffiths, and Greg Lismore (clerk)

Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan Sterring Group

Phil Rose, John Fishburn, Anna Chipperfield, Caoilfhionn Nic.Conmara, Geoff Cockram, Adrian Hawkes, Steve Holt, Dave Copping, Marc Frost

 

 

 

 

 

Community Response Letter. Click below to view and sign the letter

NOTICE OF VACANCY

[LONG CRENDON PARISH COUNCIL]

Local Government Act 1972- Sections 87 and 89

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Councillor David Cooper a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of a Parish Councillor for Long Crendon Parish Council.

If by 5th March 2026 (within 14 days excluding Dies Non after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, Buckinghamshire Council, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8FF or via email to elections@buckinghamshire.gov.uk** by TEN electors for the Parish, then an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Dated: 13 February 2026

Signed: Gregory Lismore – Clerk of Long Crendon Parish Council.

C/o Sports Pavilion

Chearsley Road

Long Crendon

Buckinghamshire

HP18 9BS

** Residents of the Long Crendon Parish who wish to request an election must include their names, addressses and a signature and if using the email address we recommend sending a scanned copy of the request.

2026 SCHEDULE OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Parish Council Planning Committee meeting scheduled for 17 October 2025 at 19:30 is CANCELLED due to no new applications coming from the County Council for consultation.

Long Crendon Street Lights replacement with LED units. – as at 24 October 2025

We have also added Pole 1 at Easington Terrace which has just been reported to us.

Long Crendon Street Lights replacement with LED units. – as at 20 October 2025

Cllr. Helen Passingham-Hughes has confirmed that the ‘replacement street light project’ is underway with the first installations being prioritised towards the lamps that are currently not working and that have been reported to the Parish Council. The works will commence in early November 2025. Replacement bulbs for the existing fittings are extremely difficult to obtain as they are obsolete.

The 22 units prioritised are

1) Bicester Road no 3
2) Billwell no 2 
3) Carters Lane no 2
4) Chearsley Road no 3
5) Chiltern Road no 9
6) Coltman Avenue no 1
7) Elm Trees no 9
8) Elm Trees no 4
9) Friars Furlong no 2
10) Frogmore lane no 2
11) Giffard Way no 3
12) Harroell no 4
13) High Street no 2
14) Highfields no 3
15) Peascroft no7
16) Sycamore Close no 1
17) Thame Road 1 (on the square)
18) Thame Road no 2 (on the square) 
19) Square no 1 (fish & chips shop)
20) Wainrights no 1 (with corner of High Street)
21) Hilltop no 2 
22) Abbots Ridge no 7.

The next 5 immediate replacements are scheduled to be

1) Bicester Road no 4
2) Bicester Road no 7
3) Frogmore Lane no 3
4) Sycamore Close no 2
5) Wapping no 1 (corner of High Street).

 

 

 

COMPLETION OF ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTING REVIEW 2024-2025

Here are the documents required to be published (posted 30 September 2025)

BU0123 AGAR BU0123 S3 notice of conclusion of audit 2025_20250930_0001

13 March 2025 –  additional defective street light repairs sent to our  contractor today – for residents information

Pole 1 – corner of The Square and Thame Road

Pole 3 – Wainwrights

Pole 4 & 5 Wainwrights – reminder they are still not fixed despite being requested a while ago

Pole 2 At Abbots ridge Path – check if UK Power Networks have re-connected the electricity

 

11 February 2025 –  defective street light repairs sent to our  contractor – for residents information

		Pole or
Location		Fitting number		Problem
Chearsley Road (near House 32)		13		Lamp out
Chearsley Road (near House 46A)		15		Lamp out
Burts Lane		12		Lamp out
High Street (oytside Old Post Office beside Burts Lane)		6		Lamp out
LaceMakers (outside House 3)		2		Lamp out
Chilton Road (outside pensioners bungalows)		9		Lamp out
Chilton Road		15		Lamp out
Coltman Avenue		4		Lamp out
Coltman Avenue		6		Lamp out – intermittent
Bicester Road (outside Warwick Farm)		3		Lamp out
Bicester Road (near the Angel)		7		Lamp out
Bicester Road (opposite Carters Lane)		10		Lamp out

5 December 2024 – dates for Parish Council meetings in 2025.

Download —> 2025 SCHEDULE OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS

NOTICE OF LONG CRENDON PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS 2025

To be held upstairs in the Sports Pavilion, Chearsley Road, Long Crendon

HP18 9BS starting at 19.30

Monday 6th January 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday 20th January 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee
Monday 3rd February 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday 17th February 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee
Monday 3rd March 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday 17th March 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee
Monday 7th April 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday 28th April 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee (as 21st April 2025 is a bank holiday)
Thursday 1st May 2025	INFO: Parish Council elections – 9 seats
Monday 12th May 2025	Annual Parish Meeting & Combined full PC meeting and Planning Committee (as 5th and 26th May 2025 are bank holidays)
Monday 2nd June 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday16th June 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee
Monday 7th July 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday 21st July 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee
Monday 4th August 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday 18th August 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee
Monday 1st September 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday 15th September 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee
Monday 6th October 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday 20th October 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee
Monday 27th October 2025	Long Crendon Allotment Holders AGM
Monday 3rd November 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday 17th November 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee
Monday 1st December 2025	Parish Council full meeting
Monday 15th December 2025	Parish Council Planning Committee

12 November 2024 –  defective street light repairs sent to our  contractor – for residents information – I have additionally added 

Pole 6              Abbot Ridge        Light out

Plus Pole 7    Abbot Ridge     Light out.

Pole 5 and 6    Wainwrights        Light out

Pole 1 and 2     Peascroft            Light out

Pole 12            Burts Lane            Light out

Pole 13            Chearsley Road    Light out

24 October 2024 –  defective street light repairs sent to our  contractor – for residents information – 

I have added pole 4 on Bicester Road outside House number 37.

 

12 October 2024 –  defective street light repairs sent to our  contractor – for residents information

		Pole or
Location		Fitting number		Problem
Giffard Way (between 34 and 36)		7		Lamp out
Hilltop		2		Lamp out
Abbot Ridge (beside little path beside car park)		2		Lamp out & please clear trees back
Abbot Ridge		3		Lamp out
Abbot Ridge		5		Lamp out
Wainwrights		3		Lamp out
Ketchmere Close (outside house 9)		3		Lamp out
High Street (outside Village Centre)		2		Lamp out
High Street (on Church Green)		11		Lamp out
Carters Lane		3		Lamp out

7 October 2024 – NOTICE: The Parish Council Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Monday 21st October 2024 is CANCELLED

 

7 October 2024 – NOTICE:  Vacancy for Parish Councillor

The Official Advertisement is here –> Notice of Parish Councillor Vacancy October 2024

 

 

16 August 2024 – NOTICE: The Parish Council Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Monday 19thAugust 2024 is CANCELLED

 

Press Release from Buckinghamshire Council 19 June 2024

Countywide grass cutting and weed spraying programme is underway ​

In recent weeks, council crews have been busy working across the county as the annual programme of grass cutting and weed spraying gets underway. Grass and roadside vegetation has grown even faster than usual for this time of year, following the very wet winter and ongoing spells of heavy rain throughout spring, together with periods of sunshine. To deal with this exceptionally fast growth, the council has brought in additional grass cutting crews. Three rounds of cuts are scheduled at rural road junctions this year, in order to maintain good visibility for road users, with the first now completed. Two cycles of urban verge cuts are also programmed to take place in areas where this service has not been devolved to parish and town councils. The first urban cutting cycle has begun. Additionally, crews will be attending locations across the county where reports have been made of roadside cuts being needed to maintain road safety. To date more than 150 of these reactive cuts have taken place with crews primed to go out when new issues are reported on Fix my Street. In addition to grass cutting, work is also in progress to tackle the growth of weeds alongside footways. Two cycles of weed spraying will be carried out across the whole county on all public footways over the coming months, as well as ‘siding out’ at targeted locations. This is the process of clearing edges of footways where weeds and vegetation have grown through. Crews will use Glyphosate to spray weeds. The chemical is not harmful to people or animals and can be used safely close to water courses. The spray is applied in a fine mist, in very small doses and starts to work within an hour of application. It can only be applied during dry weather. Richard Barker, Buckinghamshire Council’s Corporate Director for Communities said: “Our crews will be working hard across coming months to keep on top of grass and weed growth around the county. Our inspectors regularly review all locations, but we would ask residents who spot areas where they feel the growth is making it difficult for road users, to report these to us via Fix My Street so we can investigate further and take quick action where needed.” To report any issue on a road or street within Buckinghamshire visit: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/fix-my-street

29 January 2024 –  defective street light repairs sent to our  contractor – for residents information

		Pole or
Location		Fitting number		Problem
Bicester Road		5		Lamp out
Bicester Road		8		Lamp on all day
Bicester Road (top of raised footpath)		11		Lamp out & please clear ivy
Bicester Road (top of The Mound)		12		Lamp out
Meadowbank Close (bottom left of cul-de-sac)		2		Lamp fitting dangling by electric wires – photo attached
Chilton Road (outside House No 6)		14		please fit shade on inside of globe nearest the house
Thame Road (Barrell Hill) LHS towards Thame		2		Lamp out
Chearsley Road		12		Lamp out & please clear ivy

 

“Have your say about”

Waddesdon Area Freight Zone 

Long Crendon Parish Council was first made aware of the existence of this scheme on the 12th January through the acuteness of one of our Councillors. As a result we were represented at the first “Public drop-in event” in Ashendon Village Hall on the 17th January.

The findings were discussed at last evenings LCPC meeting and the decision made to let our residents and business holders know what is being proposed as this will increase the number of HGV’s travelling through the village.

We encourage as many people as possible to get involved by attending the next drop-in event at Ashendon Village Hall on the 27th January (10.00am to 5.00pm) to find out more but whether you are able to do that or not, to have your say by using the online survey at:- https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/roads-parking/waddesdon-area-freight-zone-consultation/

To see other information here is the link to the Bucks Council Press release:- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/news/have-your-say-on-the-proposed-waddesdon-freight-zone/ 

and the Bucks Free Press article on the matter:- https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/24035715.crackdown-hgvs-driving-bucks-villages-planned/

The Long Crendon Parish Council is in the process of checking the data used in this survey which relates to Long Crendon and will question the findings if we find any anomalies.

___________________________________________________________  

11 January 2024 –  additional defective street light reported – pole 7 Old Windmill Way – sent to our  contractor – for information

 

4 January 2024 –  additional defective street light repairs sent to our  contractor – for information

		Pole or
Location		Fitting number		Problem
Old Windmill Way		4		Lamp out
Coltman Avenue		2		Lamp out

 

15 December 2023 –  latest list of street light repairs sent to our  contractor – for information

		Pole or
Location		Fitting number		Problem
Carters Lane (near Bicester Road end in the verge trees)		1		Lamp out
Carters Lane		3		Lamp out
Abbot Ridge (outside flats)		7		Lamp out
Hilltop (just past Nappins Close on left)		2		Lamp out
Billwell (outside the Long Crendon Butchers)		1		Lamp out
Bicester Road (outside Lovells Oil Depot)		9		Lamp out
Bicester Road (Outside Chandos Yard)		10		Lamp out
Highfield (end away from Bicester Road)		3		Lamp out
MeadowBank Close (middle of grassed area)		3		Lamp out
Meadowbank Close (bottom left of cul-de-sac)		2		Lamp out
Chilton Road (opposite Carters Lane junction beside school)		3		Lamp out
can the ivy covering the pole and it’s number be removed please
Chilton Road (Opposite Old Needlemakers)		10		Lamp out
Bernwode Close		1		Lamp out
Giffard Way (towards end on cul-de-sac)		10		Lamp out
Friars Furlong (junction of Carters Lane)		1		Lamp out
Thame Road (Barrell Hill) LSH towards Thame		3		Lamp out
Harroell footpath (between Harroell and Wainwrights –		unknown		Lamp out and cover missing
the pole is in the garden of Shilling Cottage – access from
Harroell beside Dr Surgery in the High Street into cul-de-sac

 

 

UPDATE ON DOCTORS SURGERY PROJECT 17th October 2023

Greg Smith MP raised the project again on the floor of the house of Commons today. The initial transcript of that engagement is reproduced below from HANDARD.

Previous debate Next debate

This debate is sourced from the uncorrected (rolling) version of Hansard and is subject to correction.

Neil O’Brien 

I will absolutely look closely at that specific case. My hon. Friend has put a huge amount of work into Long Crendon. As he knows, we are already changing the national planning policy framework to enable more developer contributions to flow into such innovative projects. We have more GP practices than we did in 2010, but we continue to look at ways to go further.

27 March 2023 –  latest list of street light repairs sent to our  contractor – for information

		Pole or
Location		Fitting number		Problem
Harroell (adjacent house called GREENSLEEEVES)		4		Lamp on all day since pole fitting replaced (was previously numbered 3)
with postcode HP18 9AY
Abbot Ridge (corner of Hilltop)		1		reported not coming on – please check
Abbot Ridge ( in alleyway to the allotments)		2		Lamp not coming and tree need pruned as lamp is engulfed
Billwell (at the end of the cul-de-sac)		2		Light not coming on – was reported repaired but resident states still not working
Bicester Road (first pole nearest Chearsley Road near roundabout)		8		Lamp out
Bicester Road(second pole nearest Chearsley Road)		9		Lamp reported out intermittently
Bicester Road(third pole nearest Chearsley Road)		10		Lamp reported out intermittently
Bicester Road (outside house No17 – same side as garage)		1		Light not coming on
Carters Lane (just in garden between No24 and new bungalow)		4		Lamp out
Easington Terrace @ Easington – up Chilton Road		1		Please confirm DNO have fixed power supply issue
Chilton Road (outside House number 61a)		4		Lamp out
Chilton Road (adjacent school playing fields)		5		Has replacement for smashed globe been obtained – if so please repair it
Old Windmill Way ( outside house number 25)		6		Lamp out
Chilton Road (Chearsley Road end)		11		Lamp out
Chilton Road (first pole nearest Chearsley Road)		15		Lamp out
Lacemakers (first pole on left)		1		Lamp out
Chearsley Road (opposite dentists beside Recreation Grounds)		12		Light not coming on – was reported repaired last time but has never worked
Chearsley Road (corner of High Street) short pole		8		Light not coming on – was reported repaired last time but never worked
Chearsley Road (heading towards Chearsley)		9		Light not coming on
Chearsley Road (heading towards Chearsley)		10		Intermittent – please check – sometimes on all day other times does not light up at all
Chearsley Road (heading towards Chearsley)		11		Intermittent – please check
Chearsley Road (heading towards Chearsley)		12		Intermittent – please check
Giffard Way (on corner of left cul de sac at bottom)		8		Light not coming on
High Street (corner of Harroell beside Doc Surgery)		5		Light not coming on
Burts Lane – outside house No8		none		Was reported repaired last time – Light not coming on -intermittent

 

 

28 November 2022 –  latest list of street light repairs sent to our  contractor – for information

PLUS EXTRAS on 2 DECEMBER 2022

Pole 3 on Thame Road / Barrell hill is intermittent on/off

Pole 4 on Chearsley Road is out

Pole 6 on Chearsley Road is out (pole covered in ivy)

Pole  2 at Needlemakers

Pole 2 at Hilltop

		Pole or
Location		Fitting number		Problem
Zebra Crossing @ The Square outside FlowerPot cafe		220		Light not coming on – please fix it anyway even if Bucks Council
Harroell (adjacent house called GREENSLEEEVES		3		Replace bracket and fitting – spare available from the Clerk –
with postcode HP18 9AY				currently stored in Sports Pavilion
Jesses Lane		1		replace photocell
Outside No2 Bicester Road		1		Light not coming on
Top of Sycamore Close on Bicester Road		4		Light not coming on
Top of Sycamore Close on Bicester Road		5		Light not coming on
Chearsley Road (corner of High Street) short pole		8		Light not coming on
Chearsley Road (opposite dentists)		12		Light not coming on
Chearsley Road		13		replace GPR box and Tx service
Chearsley Road (outside No. 48)		15		Light not coming on & replace missing sticker
Billwell		1		Light not coming on
Billwell		2		Light not coming on
Thame Road (Barrell hill)		4		Light not coming on
Bicester Road (opposite garage Crendon Motors)		10		Light on all day
Bicester Road (outside Lovells fuel depot)		9		Light on all day
Bicester Road (outside 37A)		5		Light on all day
Easington Terrace @ Easington – up Chilton Road		1		Light on all day
Giffard Way(outside House No 19)		4		Light not coming on
Giffard Way (on triangle to Highfield)		5		Light not coming on
Abbot Ridge – opposite house No14		4		Light not coming on
Hilltop – outside house No18		1		Light not coming on
Burts Lane – outside house No8		none		Light not coming on -intermittent
Thame Road (between Hilltop and Harroell)		3		Light not coming on
Chilton Road		4		Light not coming on
Chilton Road		5		Light not coming on
Highfield (outside House No 15)		3		Light not coming on
Alley between Highfield and Meadowbank Close		none		Light not coming on

 

GIGACLEAR UPDATE – 21 November 2022

Please see below works update, as always, subject to change.

Address 1	Start	End	Application Status	Address 2	Project Reference	Traffic Management	Notifiable Organisation Name
BURTS LANE	21/11/2022	23/11/2022	Granted	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	TWO-WAY SIGNALS	BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
BURTS LANE	23/11/2022	23/11/2022	Granted	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	NO C/W INCURSION	BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
OLD WINDMILL WAY	08/11/2022	23/11/2022	Granted	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN01	GIVE & TAKE	BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
CHILTON ROAD	11/11/2022	24/11/2022	Granted	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN01	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS	BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
CARTERS LANE	26/11/2022	27/11/2022	Granted	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN01	TWO-WAY SIGNALS	BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

 

Please feel free to display this information on any notice boards, websites, Facebook pages etc. you feel may benefit residents. Permit information can also be found at the website one.network. This information will also be sent via email to all residents who have previously registered their details. Any other interested residents can also register for periodic permit updates at Gigaclear.com/mycommunity

If residents would like to get in touch with us, please ask them to contact our dedicated Customer Operations team on the details below.

Email: networkbuildqueries@gigaclear.com

Phone: 01865 591131

Rezia

 

Rezia A Khan|Community Engagement Executive

M: 077959 14090  W: www.gigaclear.com

FOUND 4th November 2022

A cannabis grinder (and a small amount of contents) has been found near the war memorial/childrens playground. It was handed in to the Parish Council. If the owner would like to claim it please contact the Parish Clerk. If not claimed within 30 days  of the date of this notice it will be disposed of.  

 

COMPLETION OF ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTING REVIEW 2021-2022

Here are the documents required to be published (posted 1 October 2022)

BU0123 IS3

2022 Notice of Conclusion of Audit_20221001_0001

BU0123 AGAR

FUNERAL OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II – 19 SEPTEMBER 2022

The Baptist Church in the High Street Long Crendon will live-screen the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday 19th September 2022. Doors open at 09:00 for those who might like to watch the build-up and refreshments are available until 10:30 and then again after the funeral itself which starts at 11:00. All members of the public are welcome to join the screening as a community.

13 September 2022 – Want to have a say in the future of YOUR village?

Long Crendon Parish Council and the next Neighbourhood plan beyond 2023.

It’s been almost 5 years since the current Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan was finalised and in this time that plan has helped us successfully shape the village the way WE want it.

We are now looking forward to creating the next iteration of the plan to take us beyond 2030.

The current plan was divided into 2 phases, 2013-2023 and then 2023-2030, to help balance the knowledge we had at the time of its creation in 2015/16 with our expectations of what ‘might be’ beyond the current planning ’horizon’. The plan to 2023 has served us well and it now means that the plan needs updating to now take account of the changes that have been implemented in the last few years and the refinements made to the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan.

To do this we’ll need to pull together a strong Steering Group to work alongside the Parish Council to combine the requirements from Bucks County Council with the village needs.

So … if you want to have your say, be part of crafting the vision for the future of the village; and want to look at options for housing and amenities in and around the village and want to influence how we engage the wider community … we need to talk!

We want to kick this exciting initiative off in the next month so please contact Greg Lismore, Parish Clerk (longcrendonpc@gmail.com), or Phil Rose and / or come along to the next Parish Council meeting to hear more and meet the rest of the team.

Free Pint – Try Morris Dancing – 3 May 2022

NOTICE OF ELECTION – Buckinghamshire Council – Election of a Councillor for Bernwood Ward – CANDIDATE LIST and AGENT LIST and POLLING STATION DETAILS on 2 May 2022

2022.06.01 Bernwood Ward BC By election Notice of Election Agents 2022.06.01

Bernwood Ward BC By election Statement of Persons Nominated, Notice of Poll, Situation of Polling Stations

NOTICE OF ELECTION – Buckinghamshire Council – Election of a Councillor for Bernwood Ward

1. Forms of nomination for the Bernwood Ward for Buckinghamshire Council may be obtained at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF from the Returning Officer who will, at the request of an elector for any electoral area prepare a nomination paper for signature.

2. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Deputy Returning Officer, Electoral Services, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF on any day after the date of this notice, between the hours of
10am and 4pm, but no later than 4 pm, on Wednesday, 1st June 2022. Please telephone 01296 798141 to make an appointment or email elections@buckinghamshire.gov.uk 

3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 30th June 2022.

4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 14 June 2022. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register–to–vote.

5. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19
8FF by 5 pm on Wednesday, 15th June 2022.

6. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF by 5 pm on Wednesday, 22nd June 2022.

7. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election on grounds of physical incapacity, work/service reasons or Covid 19 reasons must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Gateway, Gatehouse
Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF by 5 pm on Thursday, 30 June 2022. The physical incapacity must have occurred after 5 pm on Wednesday 22 June 2022. To apply on the grounds of work/service, the person
must have become aware that they cannot go to the polling station in person after 5 pm on Wednesday, 22 June 2022.

Dated Tuesday 24 May 2022 Nick Graham – Returning Officer
Printed and published by the Returning Officer, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF

GIGACLEAR UPDATE 18 May 2022

My name is Rezia Khan, and I am the new Community Engagement Executive for your area and I will be working alongside Dom Hones who has previously communicated with you.  I will be sending out all future work updates so please feel free to ask me any questions you may have.

Please see below works update, as always, subject to change.

 

Address 1	Start	End	Address 2	Project Reference	Traffic Management
BICESTER ROAD	09/05/2022	20/05/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
THAME ROAD	09/05/2022	20/05/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
HIGH STREET	09/05/2022	20/05/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
THE SQUARE	09/05/2022	20/05/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
BICESTER ROAD	21/05/2022	25/05/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN01	GIVE & TAKE
BERNEWODE CLOSE	20/05/2022	02/06/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN01	SOME C/W INCURSION
BURTS LANE	30/05/2022	03/06/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	ROAD CLOSURE
SHABBINGTON ROAD	23/05/2022	07/06/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	TWO-WAY SIGNALS
THAME ROAD	09/05/2022	16/06/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	SOME C/W INCURSION

Please feel free to display this information on any notice boards, websites, Facebook pages etc. you feel may benefit residents. Permit information can also be found at the website one.network. This information will also be sent via email to all residents who have previously registered their details. Any other interested residents can also register for periodic permit updates at Gigaclear.com/mycommunity

If residents would like to get in touch with us, please ask them to contact our dedicated Customer Operations team on the details below.

Email: networkbuildqueries@gigaclear.com

Phone: 01865 591131

 

5th May 2022 – Long Crendon Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS 

You can book your tickets for the Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch held on the 5th June 12 – 5pm, in the High Street, Long Crendon (Burts Lane to St Mary’s Church) by clicking the link above

21st April 2022 – Message on Farmland around the village

Please remember to respect to follow the countryside code when out enjoying the good weather and walking in our beautiful countryside. This includes the farmland around public footpaths where Fires, camping and litter dumping and dog fouling is not allowed.  Dog poo must be placed Dog Poo Bins Only. 

29 March 2022 – list of street light repairs sent to our new contractor – for information

Pole 3        Peascroft               Light not coming on

Pole 4        Chilton Road        Light not Coming on

Pole 5        Chilton Road        Light not coming on and replace smashed lantern

Pole 12      Chearsley Road    Light not coming on

Pole 4        Thame Road        Light not coming on.

25.03.2022

Long Crendon Village Fete Open Meeting

Friday 8^th  April 2022 at 7.00 pm

In the Village Centre

If you would like any sort of stall at the Fete on Saturday 16^th July 2022 please come along to this meeting and we can organise it for you.

We are particularly looking for “Craft” stalls, whether you have goods to sell or simply wish to demonstrate your craft skills we can accommodate you.

We also need “Helpers” to assist us in the run up to the Fete, on the day and afterwards (Obtaining Raffle prizes; collecting goods for the Tombola, Toys, Jigsaw and Bric-a-Brac stalls; selling raffle tickets; sourcing gazebos; delivering leaflets; setting up tables and gazebos and taking them down again; transport to and from the Recreation Ground for tables, goods and produce on the day; etc.) Any help we can get will be very much appreciated.

If you would like to get involved as a Volunteer in the organising and running of this year’s Fete, raising funds for the new Wellbeing Centre, Surgery and Pharmacy, then please come along to this meeting.

All we ask is that you get in touch with us beforehand so we have some idea of numbers and we can understand your interests and how we can help you and likewise you, us.

Please contact Bill Meredith bill@millhousebarn.org  01844202393

Or

Paul Davies p-sproperty@hotmail.co.uk 

Thank you.

 

 

14 March 2022 – Vote for the Phoenix Wellbeing Centre Logo

Hello! The new Phoenix Wellbeing Centre needs a logo, and artist Robert Duncan has kindly created some beautiful designs… now we just need your help choosing one! Follow the link below to the voting form to have your say!

Logo Designs

5 March 2022 – list of street light repairs sent to our new contractor – for information

		Pole or
Location		Fitting number		Problem
High Street(near village Square/Thame Road)		1		Light on during daylight hours
High Street (adjacent to Burts Lane)		6		Light not coming on
High Street (corner of Farthings near church)		10		Light not coming on
Highfield (outside house number 15)		2		Light not coming on
Highfield		3		Light not coming on
Chilton Road (outside house number 40)		7		Light not coming on
Chilton Road		15		Light not coming on and smashed glass
Harroell (adjacent house called GREENSLEEEVES		3		Light not coming on
with postcode HP18 9AY
Bonnersfield (on corner with Meadowbank Close)		2		Light not coming on
Elmtrees		2		Light not coming on
Abbot Ridge		1		Light not coming on
Abbot Ridge (outside house number 2)		3		Light not coming on
Bicester Road (outside house number 17)		1		Light not coming on
Frogmore Lane (outside house number 21 + 23)		3		Light not coming on
Chearsley Road (adjacent the recreation area)		1		Light not coming on
Chearsley Road (outside Business called Link Life)		7		Light not coming on
Chearsley Road (outside house number 46A and 48)		15		Light not coming on
Burts Lane (outside house number 8)		not numbered		Light not coming on
Meadowbank		2		Light not coming on
Jesses Lane		1		Light not coming on
Jesses Lane		2		Light not coming on
Giffard Way		5		Light not coming on
Peasecroft (outside House number 1)		5		Light not coming on
Thame Road (between Hilltop and Harroell)		3		Light not coming on
Thame Road/Bicester Road at the zebra crossing		220		Light not coming on

 

1 March 2022 – Wanted – Poppy Appeal Organiser – see PAO poster for Long Crendon

Latest from GIGACLEAR (as at 30 January 2022)

Address 1	Start	End	Address 2	Project Reference	Traffic Management
WAINWRIGHTS	20/01/2022	02/02/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	GIVE & TAKE
CRENDON ROAD	28/01/2022	04/02/2022	SHABBINGTON	SE-NGCRN-02	TWO-WAY SIGNALS
SANDY LANE	26/01/2022	08/02/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	TWO-WAY SIGNALS
BICESTER ROAD	29/01/2022	09/02/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN01	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
WESTFIELD ROAD	27/01/2022	09/02/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN01	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
BICESTER ROAD	14/02/2022	25/02/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	TWO-WAY SIGNALS
CHILTON ROAD	19/02/2022	27/02/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN01	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
THAME ROAD	21/02/2022	04/03/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
FROGMORE LANE	22/02/2022	14/03/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	ROAD CLOSURE
SHELDON ROAD	14/03/2022	25/03/2022	ICKFORD	SE-NGCRN-02	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
WORMINGHALL ROAD	14/03/2022	25/03/2022	ICKFORD	SE-NGCRN-02	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
SHABBINGTON ROAD	14/03/2022	25/03/2022	ICKFORD	SE-NGCRN-02	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
MARSH ROAD	04/04/2022	19/04/2022	SHABBINGTON	SE-NGCRN-02	ROAD CLOSURE
HIGHFIELD	06/04/2022	19/04/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN01	ROAD CLOSURE
HARROELL	26/04/2022	11/05/2022	LONG CRENDON	SE-NGCRN-02	ROAD CLOSURE

 

 

New opening Hours for the Village Library

SAFEGUARDING ADULTS WEEK – November 2021

Safeguarding Adults Week (15^th – 21^st November) is a national awareness week which aims to help organisations and individuals to feel confident in recognising signs of abuse and neglect, and how to record and report their safeguarding concerns.

This year the week focuses on how everyone can help to create a safer culture by taking steps to minimise harm occurring in the first instance, whilst also ensuring correct policies and procedures are in place. Follow #SafeguardingAdultsWeek on social media to get advice on specific safeguarding issues including emotional abuse, the use of language, digital safeguarding, and creating safer organisational cultures.

If you volunteer with a local charity or community group, it is worth checking what safeguarding policies are in place. If you aren’t sure they are up-to-date or cover all safeguarding requirements, visit Community Impact Bucks to find the latest safeguarding guidance for voluntary organisations and how your organisation can access tailored advice, support and training. You can also watch a series of short videos for volunteers to help you carry out your role safely.

Long Crendon Village Fete 2022

The 2021 Fete in September was a great success considering the date had to be moved because of Covid 19 and there was so little time to plan the event. Nevertheless, the Fete was extremely successful due to the amazing amount of work and effort put in by the Organisers, their Assistants, the Stall Holders and everyone who helped before and during the day. That said, without so many of you coming out in your droves to support us on the day and spending and giving so generously we would not have achieved what we did, thank you so much. 

In 2022 we want to be better prepared so that we can expand on this year’s success and therefore the small initial Committee has already decided upon a date, Saturday 16th July. We hope to have more exhibits, stalls and offerings with more emphasis on children’s activities. We are telling you the date so that you can record it now because we will need as many of you as possible to support us before and on the day.

The notice below is the first of a series and we will advise you of our progress and let you know when we need assistance, advice and your cooperation to make the Fete in 2022 something we will all remember. Thank you.

Bill Meredith

 

 

 

 

 

Newsletter Long Crendon Library Boundary Wall – Added 13th October 2021

Long Crendon Historical Calendar Deadline – 31st October 2021

The deadline for the Long Crendon Historical Calendar is the 31st October 2021 price is £10. Please contact Nigel before this date to order a calendar on 07940198430 or nigel.allen66@yahoo.com 

Long Crendon Christmas Cards for Christmas 2021

Nigel will also be selling Christmas Cards for the village showing old wintry scenes. All profits to Phoenix Wellbeing. Please get in touch with Nigel to order a pack of 8 cards at £6.50 per pack. The other publications are still available to be ordered. Samples of all items are in Long Crendon Butchers. 

St Marys Church – High Street – Acts of Kindness Concert – 24 October 2021

UPDATE – HEATING SYSTEM IN THE CHURCH IS NOT WORKING SO PLEASE WRAP UP WELL.

ACTS OF KINDNESS

A Sunday afternoon concert at St Mary’s at 3:30 on 24^th October 2021

During lockdown musicians were desperate for places to rehearse. The Galliard Band are very grateful to Rev Richard Phillips for letting us use St Mary’s Church on Monday evenings.

It was a safe space with a beautiful acoustic, – ideal for recorders.

Now we are ready to share the results of our work in the form of a Sunday afternoon concert. The programme ranges from Scottish reels to Bach, Scott Joplin and 1940s jazz, interspersed with poems by Wendy Cope, Fleur Adcock and William Wordsworth ( no – not ‘Daffodils’).

The Band’s leader is Alan Hamilton. Generations of pupils at out local school will remember him as an inspirational teacher who introduced them to the treble recorder. Now you have a chance to hear experienced adults playing trebles, tenors, basses and even larger instruments.

If you like the idea of an hour of jolly, gentle music on a Sunday afternoon, come along to St Mary’s shortly before 3:30 on 24^th October 2021. No tickets are needed, but donations to the Friends of St Mary’s would be very welcome.

 

Long Crendon Parish Council Fete Update 14 September 2021

Its not too late to Order a Long Crendon 2022 Historical Calendar or Booklet item. Please contact Nigel to order on 07940198430 or email nigel.allen66@yahoo.com 

Prices for Each item are: 

Long Crendon 2022 Historical Calendar by Nigel Allen – £10

Booklet of old photographs of Long Crendon 1890 until the 1990s by Nigel Allen – £6.50

Jubilee reprint Long Crendon “A very special place” Booklet – £8.50

World War One in Long Crendon Booklet by Pat Mullen – £20

Thank you to everyone has ordered an item to support the new wellbeing center for the village.

UPDATE 8 September 2021 – latest news from GIGACLEAR

 

Address 1	Start	End	Address 2	Traffic Management
THAME ROAD	31/08/2021	09/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
BICESTER ROAD	19/08/2021	10/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
SANDY LANE	19/08/2021	14/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
CARTERS LANE	19/08/2021	14/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
HOLLINGTON	10/09/2021	17/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	ROAD CLOSURE
HILLTOP	13/09/2021	20/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	GIVE & TAKE
WAPPING	03/11/2021	10/11/2021	LONG CRENDON	GIVE & TAKE
BICESTER ROAD	03/12/2021	17/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
CHEARSLEY ROAD	03/12/2021	17/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
ABBOT RIDGE	03/12/2021	17/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	GIVE & TAKE
CARTERS LANE	03/12/2021	17/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
COLTMAN AVENUE	03/12/2021	17/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
ELM TREES	03/12/2021	17/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	GIVE & TAKE
HIGH STREET	03/12/2021	17/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	GIVE & TAKE
SYCAMORE CLOSE	03/12/2021	17/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
WAINWRIGHTS	03/12/2021	17/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	GIVE & TAKE
BONNERSFIELD	06/12/2021	20/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	SOME C/W INCURSION
GIFFARD WAY	06/12/2021	20/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	GIVE & TAKE
MEADOWBANK CLOSE	06/12/2021	20/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	GIVE & TAKE
THAME ROAD	03/12/2021	24/12/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS

 

 

Long Crendon Street Works

Unavoidable Delays to Works on Chearsley Road

As you will be aware Transport for Buckinghamshire commenced works on 23^rd August at Chearsley Road Long Crendon to install the new raised table with uncontrolled crossing point. Unfortunately due to an unexpected road closure being setup on Chilton Road half way through the week and traffic being diverted onto Chearsley Road this resulted in a delay with our contractor being able to complete the works by the end of last week.

The site was made safe for the weekend and the remaining works will be carried out on Wednesday 1^st September and Thursday 2^nd September under a road closure.

Kind regards

Tom Simmons

Construction Technician

Construction Delivery

Transport For Buckinghamshire

Griffin Lane

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP19 8BP

 

Long Crendon Website Update for the Fete (Published 20th August 2021)

Long Crendon Village Fete Parish Council Stall (Published 20th August 2021)

A 2022 LONG CRENDON VILLAGE CALENDAR CONTAINING MANY OLD PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VILLAGE BY NIGEL ALLEN

A PHOTOGRAPH BROCHURE CONTAINING 70 OLD PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VILLAGE FROM THE LATE 19TH CENTURY UP UNTIL THE 1990’S BY NIGEL ALLEN

A REPRINT OF THE 2003 JUBILEE BROCHURE ENTITLED LONG CRENDON 1953 – 2003 “A VERY SPECIAL PLACE”

A REPRINT OF WORLD WAR ONE IN LONG CRENDON BY PAT MULLEN

Gigaclear – upcoming works in Long Crendon (published 18 August 2021) 

Address 1	Start	End	Address 2	Traffic Management
HIGHFIELD	16/08/2021	18/08/2021	LONG CRENDON	GIVE & TAKE
BICESTER ROAD	11/08/2021	24/08/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
FROGMORE LANE	03/09/2021	07/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	SOME C/W INCURSION
THAME ROAD	31/08/2021	09/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
HIGH STREET	31/08/2021	09/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
BICESTER ROAD	17/08/2021	16/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
SANDY LANE	17/08/2021	16/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
CARTERS LANE	17/08/2021	16/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	MULTI-WAY SIGNALS
HOLLINGTON	10/09/2021	17/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	ROAD CLOSURE
HILLTOP	13/09/2021	20/09/2021	LONG CRENDON	GIVE & TAKE

 

 

The Long Crendon Parish Council is arranging for a calendar of historical photos

Long Crendon Village Fete – Saturday 4th September 2021

Just a note to remind everyone that the Long Crendon Village Fete is taking place at the Recreation Ground on Saturday 4th September 2021 from 12 noon to 1600 hours. All profits from this event will be put towards the cost of the new Wellbeing Centre. 

The Fete will be opened by our local Member of  Parliament, Greg Smith and there should be something to interest everyone on the day.

There are many stalls and events so please come along to support this worthy cause. There are also many excellent Raffle prizes and as well as tickets (£1 each) being available at the Fete you can purchase them in advance from Long Crendon Butchers and the Village Centre.

Please remember to bring cash with you as we will not be able to accept contactless or card payments.

Please support this local initiative if you can and should you wish to get involved in the preparation or help out on Fete day please contact Lesley Charnock on 01844 201445.

 

Long Crendon Village Calendar for 2022

The Long Crendon Parish Council is arranging for a calendar of historical photographs of the village to be produced by Nigel Allen for 2022. The proceeds, after costs, from the sale of theses calendars will go towards the funding of the new Wellbeing Centre. There is now an opportunity for businesses, residents or interested individuals to finance this initiative by donating £25 per entry to have their name recorded at the back of the calendar showing their continuing support for the new building.

Specimens of the calendar will be available to view at the forthcoming Village Fete on Saturday 4th September but the names of of the donors will not be added until later to allow time for people to make contact before the final print run.

If you would like to support this project please contact Councillor Bill Meredith ( bill@millhousebarn.org  or 01844 202393 ) to discuss the names to be recorded and to find out how to make your payment.

Bill Meredith.

 

Long Crendon 1976 – 77 Footage

We are delighted to have acquired more footage of the village from the 1970s. This includes footage from the Floats, Morris Men, Silver Jubilee Street Party in 1977 and shows many old faces from the village. Please click HERE to see the footage. 

 

 

 

Village Fete

 

Please note that, due to the current Corona Virus pandemic situation, the Fete Committee decided, at their last meeting, to postpone the Village Fete until Saturday 4th September.

 

 

Village Fete

 

Lesley Charnock, and others are organising a Village Fete to take place on Saturday 10th July (12.00 – 16.00) at the Recreation Ground with all profits going to support the proposed New Surgery. Anyone wanting to assist, make a donation, offer a prize for the Tombola/Raffle, or run a stall please contact Lesley on 01844 201445. Items donated can be left in the porch at 48, Chilton Road.

 

Put this date in your diary and turn up on the day for an afternoon of fun and a chance to mingle and chat with friends again after such a long time. We need your support so please try to help where you can and come and join us. Look out for the detailed posters around the Village nearer the time!

 

Bill Meredith (Parish Councillor)

 

Parish Council elections 6 May 2021

 

There were less applicants than seats available and therefore the election was un-contested. The official notice is

 

 

 

 

GIGACLEAR Message to Long Crendon – 9 April 2021

 

 

 

My name is Dom Hones and I am the Community Engagement Manager for your area.

 

Since 2010, Gigaclear have been working closely with rural communities across England to bring fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) broadband to where it is needed most and as part of our broadband rollout programme Gigaclear are planning our network build to include Long Crendon.  Just like other utilities, building our network involves digging trenches in private land (with permission), the carriageway, verges, and paths.  I have attached a copy of our Stakeholder Brochure which explains more about Gigaclear and the work that we do, I have also included a copy of our Frequently Asked Questions document.

 

In the next couple of weeks, you may see our contractors in the area validating our plans.  Validation is when we walk the mapped-out route, identifying details within the plans that may need adjusting to make sure that we can build as planned. We are also in the process of confirming whether Long Crendon residents and businesses are eligible for the Government’s Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) Programme.  Once this has been determined I will provide you with further details.

 

I currently do not have a timeline for when works may commence, but I will keep you updated on our progress.  Before we commence excavations, we will write to all residents included in the build programme informing them of the works that are taking place and what to expect during this period.  If residents would like to get in touch with us, please ask them to contact our dedicated Network Build Care team on the details below:

 

Email: networkbuildcare@gigaclear.com

 

Phone: 01865 591137

 

If you have any questions or if there is anything I can help with, please let me know.

 

Best regards

 

Dom

 

Dom Hones Community Engagement Manager, Central

 

M 07385 418360 W gigaclear.com 

 

Gigaclear Ltd | Building One | Wyndyke Furlong | Abingdon | Oxon | OX14 1UQ 

 

The Questions, and the subsequent answers, raised at the Zoom meeting on the 27th February 2021, organised by the Save Our Surgery Group.

 

 

The latest news about progress and developments with the New Surgery project will be available here in Latest News as soon as it is available in the form of a link.

 

 

Parish electors rights re accounting records – updated 22 March 2021

 

ELECTOR’S RIGHTS – Electors in the Parish of Long Crendon have the right to question the accounting records and governance statements in respect of the accounts produced for the year ended March 2020.

See the attached copy of the External Auditors report which completes the set from Year end 2020.

 

 

If you have any queries please contact the Parish Clerk on 01844-396140 or email to longcrendonpc@gmail.com

 

Signed: Gregory Lismore – 22 March 2021

 

Notice of Parish Council Election – 6 May 2021

 

 

 

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Dates for 2021 Parish Council meetings now available.

 

The list of dates for various meetings of the Long Crendon Parish Council has been published. Please note that the 2 meetings in January 2021 have been moved by ONE WEEK to facilitate diary planning.

 

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Parish electors rights re accounting records – updated 30 December 2020

 

ELECTOR’S RIGHTS – Electors in the Parish of Long Crendon have the right to question the accounting records in respect of the accounts produced for the year ended March 2020.

See the attached notices and copy of the accounting statement and governance statements.

If you have any queries please contact the Parish Clerk on 01844-396140 or email to longcrendonpc@gmail.com

Signed: Gregory Lismore – 30 December 2020

 

 

 

 

 

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Coming soon to a park near you

 

 

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Parish electors rights re accounting records

 

ELECTOR’S RIGHTS – Electors in the Parish of Long Crendon have the right to question the accounting records in respect of the accounts produced for the year ended March 2020.

See the attached notice

If you have any queries please contact the Parish Clerk on 01844-396140 or email to longcrendonpc@gmail.com

Signed: Gregory Lismore – 30 November 2020

 

 

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Walks

 

Use this Link https://www.long-crendon.com/directory/walking-in-buckinghamshire/to find out more about the Buckinghamshire Council’s Simply Walk Programme. Something for the future as this initiative is currently suspended due to Covid 19 but certainly a great way to meet people and keep fit.

 

About Simply Walk

 

Walking is a great way to get out and about and meet new people while improving your health and wellbeing. Simply Walkers are out in all weathers, smiling, talking and enjoying each others company.

 

Our volunteer-led walks run all year, with over 700 walkers who join us on one of over 50 walks across the county every week. Volunteer leaders are there to help you walk at your own pace, so there is no need to worry about being left behind, lost or feeling left out.

 

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Remembrance Sunday (update 5/11)

 

The Royal British Legion has asked everyone to keep 2 minutes silence in their homes or on their doorsteps starting at 11am. The bell will be tolled in St Mary’s tower leading up to the start of the silence.

 

An Online Remembrance Service has been recorded, and will be available first thing on Sunday morning – a link will be posted on LoveCrendon, or search ‘3 Bucks Churches’ on YouTube.

 

There will be a short Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 10.55am, but only members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families are permitted to attend. Invited representatives of the Parish Council, Scouts, and the Royal British Legion will lay wreaths on our behalf. 2m distance must be kept between households, and no-one should attend if they have COVID-19 symptoms, are isolating, or in quarantine.

 

Thank you for helping our village mark Remembrance Day as best we can. 

 

In line with the Government’s instructions, residents are requested to stay away from the War Memorial on Sunday. It is suggested that people stay at home and pay their respects, quietly there and observe the two minutes silence at 11.00 am.

 

We appreciate that this message will disappoint some people and we fully understand but these are strange times. We, like everyone else in the Country, must observe the terms of the “Lock Down” in order to get Covid 19 under control again. Otherwise, returning to normality will take very much longer.

 

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World War One In Long Crendon

 

With Remembrance Day approaching you might like to look at an amazing publication on the history of the “Names of the Fallen” recorded on the two memorials in the Village. This is an incredibly detailed account of these individuals who gave their lives for their country in the First World War, and is written and researched by Pat Mullen and was completed in 2018.

 

You can find the link to this document in the Village Section of the website at the bottom of the War Memorial Page. It is an amazing record of past Village history.

 

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Long Crendon Doctor Surgery closure – action group Sept 2020 – call to action – September 2020

 

Public Meeting – To form an action group to CHALLENGE the PROPOSED CLOSURE of LONG CRENDON GP SURGERY – Saturday 5th September 2020 – 11.15 – at Long Crendon Village Centre, High Street
All welcome

Please feel free to print the attached poster and place it in your window if you agree. Thank you.

 

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Transparency and Competition: A call for evidence on data on land control (16 October)

 

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White Paper: Planning for the Future (15 October)

 

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Changes to the Current Planning System (17 September)

 

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Proposals to radically change the Planning system in England 2020

 

The Government is proposing some drastic changes to how Planning Permission will be granted in the future. there are major policy and procedural changes. The Government is consulting on these. Please find time to read the consultation documents and comment as you see fit directly to the Government. Instructions on how to do so are posted in each consultation document.


Changes to the Current Planning System (17 September)


This consultation will last for 8 weeks from 06 August 2020 and will close at 23.45 on Thursday 1st October 2020.


White Paper: Planning for the Future (15 October)


This consultation will last for 12 weeks from 6 August 2020.


Transparency and Competition: A call for evidence on data on land control (16 October)


This consultation opens on 6 August 2020 and will close at 23:59 on 30 October 2020

 

Fallen tree @ Copse in Dog Walking Field – update 30 July 2020

 

A number of residents reported a fallen tree at the copse in the dog walking field at Harroell last month.

The tree has been inspected by the Clerk and also by a qualified tree surgeon.

It had/has basal/root rot.

We have decided not to touch it at the minute as we want to see what fungi fruit bodies pop up so we can assess the species associated with the decay as this might have implications on the other standing wood in the copse and there are things we may be able to do to limit any spread if so required.

The tree is fine in its fallen location but we may just put a few cuts in it to help secure it further. Its fallen location helps not to draw any attention to it and does not cause any trip hazards.

We may chip back into the undergrowth and stack cordwood to one side probably at the back of the wood for habitat, beetle banks etc. allow the fungi to have a good feed for years to come

Any questions please contact the Parish Clerk on LONGCRENDONPC@GMAIL.COM or 01844-396140

 

Frogmore Lane closed from 08:30 to 15:30 from 21-23 July 2020

 

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21 July 2020 – Play Areas at the Recreation ground and Harroell playground are open.

 

The outside gym equipment, the under 14 playground and the under 19 playgrounds are all open. Please read the attached notice and adhere to any other safety advise posted at the sites. Any queries to the Parish Clerk on 01844-396140 or longcrendonpc@gmail.com

 

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Interesting find at Harroell Playground 20 July 2020

 

Has anybody or their children lost some property at Harroell Playground over the last few days. Please read the attached notice.

 

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COVID19 – Vandalism at Harroell Park

 

The informational and instructional signs that were produced by the Parish Council and placed at the entrance to the Harroell Play area have been vandalised and wilfully destroyed.

 

As the Parish Council are still addressing the issues raised by the mandatory risk assessment which resulted in this playground remaining closed for the moment the signs will have to be replaced. This wastes time for the Parish Clerk that could otherwise be spent on something useful.

 

One piece of information on the signs was that the Council will be revisiting the closure decision 20 July 2020 and we confirm that work is ongoing to find a way to minimise risk and re-open, in consultation with the County Council and others.

 

The vandals were witnessed to be children of this village.

 

The Parish Council respectfully asks all parents to please advise that wilful vandalism and destruction of other peoples property is nasty, antisocial, and achieves very little.

 

The Parish Council respectfully request parents to please know where your children are and what they are doing.

 

Children are ignoring the signs , accessing the equipment, leaving litter and generally acting in an undisciplined way on a facility that is currently closed for their safety.

 

The Parish Council respectfully asks parents to continue to take an active role in helping our community ( as we know a large number currently do). Part of this involves closer supervision and better guidance to the children.

 

The children need responsible parents to help them deal with many aspects of the current pandemic whilst ways are found to re-open much admired play facilities.

 

We are sure all the parents in the village will support the Parish Council in this request.

 

Voter Registration for 2021 local elections

 

Look out for your voter registration details from Buckinghamshire Council
The first elections for Buckinghamshire Council take place in May 2021, and the annual canvass ensures the electoral register is up to date. Buckinghamshire Council will be contacting residents by post or email between July and August. To make sure you are able to have your say at next year’s elections, simply follow the instructions as provided. You need to be registered in order to vote, and it’s quick and easy to do. Go here to confirm your registered voting details. https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/your-council/council-and-democracy/elections-and-voting/confirm-your-registered-voting-details/

 

COVID-19 Update 7 July 2020 – Playgrounds in Long Crendon

 

Update – 7 July 2020

 

The Parish Council have determined that at the moment that the under-19 play area at Harroell (including the skate ramps, the multi-use games area, swings, Zip wire, BMX track and bench) , the under 13 childrens play area at the recreation ground and the adults outside gym equipment on the recreation ground MUST remain closed as we are unable to meet the minimum safety standards.

 

The recreation grounds and the amenity field and community orchard (dog walking field) at Harroell will remain open.
Social distancing is still required and the public need to adhere to the national (England) guidance and legislation.

 

These are unmanned facilities.

 

Other Local authorities have manned facilities or other provisions for safety and each Council has been instructed to take specific account of local situations.

 

Despite recent improvements in the death rates from the COVID-19 virus there are still significant health risks to the general public which is why there are still severe restrictions in place in shops, public spaces, transport, leisure facilities etc.

 

PLEASE DO NOT TRESPASS

 

PARENTS & GUARDIANS- PLEASE EXPLAIN TO YOUR CHILDREN WHY THIS FACILITY IS STILL CLOSED

 

The communal nature of these facilities makes them places that are vulnerable to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)

 

Within National (England) guidelines the Parish Council have discretion over when they consider it safe to open for any activity permitted by legislation and may decide to remain closed if they are not able to safely follow the advice in the relevant guidance, to make the space COVID-19 secure.

 

The Parish Council has legal responsibilities under health and safety law, and must take reasonable measures to ensure the facility , access to it, and any equipment provided are safe for people using it, so far as is reasonably practicable.

 

The Parish Council will review the situation again on 20 July 2020.

 

Contact the Parish Clerk for more information. LONGCRENDONPC@GMAIL.COM or 01844-396140

 

Personnel News 6 July 2020

 

We are sorry to announce that Grant Stevens , our current Assistant Parish Clerk and former Parish Clerk for Long Crendon for over 10 years has died in hospital following a tragic accident. RIP. Please address any queries to the current Parish Clerk Greg Lismore on LONGCRENDONPC@GMAIL.COM or 01844-396140

 

Press Release from Buckinghamshire Council 05 June 2020 Weekly road works update

 

Road works continue across Buckinghamshire, to keep the highway safe. Works, which are part of Transport for Buckinghamshire’s highways maintenance programme, take place at the following locations, weather-permitting:

Road surfacing schemes

B4011 Thame Road junction with Drakes Drive, Long Crendon – roundabout and approaches only (Monday 8 June to Friday 12 June)
Resurfacing using a 24-hour-a-day closure on the B4011. Access to Drakes Drive Industrial Estate maintained using temporary traffic lights.

 

COVID19 update 2 June 2020

 

PLEASE NOTE PLAYGROUNDS INCLUDING THE SKATE PARK AND THE OUTDOOR GYM EQUIPMENT AT THE RECREATION GROUNDS REMAIN CLOSED – we will re-open as soon as we are allowed to by UK Central Government.

What can I do that I couldn’t do before?
From Monday 1 June 2020, there are a limited number of things you will be able to do in England that you could not do before:

spend time outdoors, including private gardens and other outdoor spaces, in groups of up to six people from different households, following social distancing guidelines
visit car showrooms and outdoor markets
in line with the arrangements made by your school, send your child to school or nursery if they are in early years, reception, year 1 or year 6, if you could not before
if you are an elite athlete as defined by this guidance, train and compete using the specified gyms, pools and sports facilities you need – which will, in the coming weeks, we hope enable others to watch live sport on TV
At all times, you should continue to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines when you are outside your home, particularly ensuring you are two metres away from anyone outside your household.

You cannot:

visit friends and family inside their homes
stay overnight away from your own home, except for in a limited set of circumstances, such as for work purposes
exercise in an indoor sports court, gym or leisure centre, or go swimming in a public pool
use an outdoor gym or playground
gather outdoors in a group of more than six (excluding members of your own household)

 

Thame foodbank covers Long Crendon

 

We wanted to make you aware that the Thame Foodbank covers the Long Crendon area and quite regularly makes deliveries to households in the village.

Sharing Life Trust
Lifeline: 0300 201 0212

 

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27 April 2020 – abandoned car

 

A car with registration number YH06 LGW) appears to have been abandoned in the car park beside the Pavillion. It is not taxed and the sticker in the window relates to another vehicle. This car will be removed and disposed of shortly. If this is your car, or you know who it belongs to can you please let them know.
Thank you

 

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Does anybody recognise this dog ?

 

The attached file shows a healthy looking dog in the car park of the Village Library. The Parish Council are keen to find out who owns this dog. Please let the Parish Council know if you recognise it. Thank you.

 

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Sandy Lane Road Closure for repairs 3 April 2020 – 4 working days between 07:30 – 16:30hrs.

 

The Parish Clerk has received the following message today 2 April 2020.

Good morning, I am emailing to inform you that Transport for Buckinghamshire will be undertaking highway maintenance patching works to the carriageway of Sandy Lane, Long Crendon. This urgent work is being undertaken to improve the condition of the road in order to prolong its life.



The patching works are programmed to commence on Friday 3rd April 2020 and it is anticipated the work will take approximately 4 days to complete. No work will take place over the weekend.



This work will be carried out utilising a road closure in operation between 07:30 – 16:30hrs.



Due to the current pandemic we have not been able to deliver notification letters to residents as the delivery staff are in the ‘higher risk’ group. Information about the closure will be put up on our twitter account and details of the closure are also available on our website and on the roadworks.org website.



If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.



Kind regards,



Mary McElhinney



Countywide Schemes Delivery Co-Ordinator



Transport for Buckinghamshire



Griffin Lane Depot, Corrib Industrial Estate, Aylesbury, HP19 8BP





01296 382367

 

COVID19 – Distancing and staying at home

 

Full guidance about staying at home and staying at suitable distances from others in public places e.g. the Recreation Ground, the Allotments, The Dog Walking field, the Streets – posted 20 March 2020

 

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Scamming – COVID19 information

 

Doorstep scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 emergency to con elderly and vulnerable people.

There has been a rise in the number of scam complaints related to the coronavirus outbreak, according to Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards team, who are urging members of the public to be aware. Since the beginning of the month the total number of scam complaints has increased by 40%.

Latest complaints include reports of a South Buckinghamshire woman in her 80s who answered the door to a man who tried to demand £220 in cash to complete a health and safety check. Additionally, there have been widespread complaints of scammers trying to take people’s bank details to cover payments for school meals whilst the schools are closed.

Residents are also being urged to be especially wary of people offering or selling:

· Virus testing kits – these are only offered by the NHS.

· Vaccines or miracle cures – there is currently no vaccine or cure.

· Shopping or medication collection services that require payment upfront.

· Home cleaning services.

· Overpriced or counterfeit products.

Residents must also be wary of emails, texts, telephone calls and messages via social media from scammers offering refunds on taxes or bills, as these are highly prevalent.

Trading Standards have provided some helpful tips to help prevent people from becoming victims of scams:

· Don’t be pressurised into making a decision. If someone is trying to rush you or panic you, they are probably trying to scam you.

· Only purchase goods from trusted retailers.

· Be suspicious of requests for money upfront.

· Do not give your bank card or bank details to a stranger. Never write your PIN number down.

· Know who you’re dealing with – if you don’t know the person who’s offering you help then ask to be introduced by someone that you know and trust.

Gareth Williams, Buckinghamshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Health, said: “I am absolutely appalled that anyone would use a time of national emergency to target vulnerable and older people. This is as low as you can get.

I’m heartened by the fantastic number of people locally who want to help others, and I’d encourage anyone looking out for their elderly and vulnerable neighbours to keep an eye and ear out for these types of scammers.”

If you have information or are worried about coronavirus related scams please contact Trading Standards. You can email trading.standards@bucksandsurreytradingstandards.gov.uk or call on 01296 388788.

 

Parish Council meetings suspended 25 March 2020

 

With immediate effect all meetings of the Parish Council will not take place in the Pavillion. Alternative arrangements for Council meetings are being worked on. Consideration is also being given to how the public can continue to participate. All of this is subject to the required legislation being passed by Parliament as currently the law does not allow Parish Council meetings to be held without the Councillors being physically present. I will issue updates when there is news on this topic. Signed Greg Lismore, Parish Clerk. 25 March 2020

 

2020 Local elections cancelled

 

The Parish Council (and other local) elections planed for May 2020 have been cancelled. the current Parish Councillors will remain in office for an additional 12 months. the legislation for this is being passed through the House of Commons. I will update residents when matters are re-arranged. Signed Greg Lismore (Parish Clerk)

 

COVID19 0 24 Msrch 2020

 

We are instructed by UK Government to close all playgrounds and outdoor gyms immediately for several weeks. The recreation ground and dog field will remain open. Please maintain appropriate separation distances. Please follow the national guidelines. Please stay at home unless absolutely necessary.

 

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Parish Council Elections 2020

 

Information – What are Local Councils information document – Long Crendon Parish Council – 2020 Elections

 

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Parish Council Elections 2020

 

INFORMATION – It takes all sorts – information document – Long Crendon Parish Council – 2020 Elections

 

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Parish Council Elections 2020

 

INFORMATION – All about Councils information document – 2020 Elections

 

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Parish Council Elections 2020

 

WANTED – Candidates for Long Crendon Parish Council – 2020 Elections

 

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July Council meeting re-scheduled

 

The Parish Council meeting scheduled for 1st July 2019 has been rescheduled to 8th July 2019 at 19:30

The Planning Committee meeting scheduled for 15th July 2019 has been rescheduled to 22nd July 2019 at 19:30

 

Poll Clerks needed to work at the European Parliamentary elections on Thursday 23 May 2019

 

Poll Clerks needed to work at the European Parliamentary elections on Thursday 23 May 2019

Aylesbury Vale District Council would like to hear from people who are available to work as a Poll Clerk at Polling Stations on Thursday 23 May 2019. The fee payable is £135.

No previous experience is required. Poll Clerks are required to work from 6.30am to 10pm. The job primarily involves marking the Register of Electors to show that electors have presented themselves to vote, and to assist the Presiding Officer with other electoral tasks on the day.

Further information on working at elections is available on the Council’s website at https://aylesburyvale.moderngov.co.uk/mgGeneric.aspx?MD=mgworkatelections . Please note, polling staff will not be required to complete an e-training session for these elections.

If you are able to work, please contact Craig Saunders at Aylesbury Vale District Council on 01296 585043 or csaunders@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk

 

Parish Council meeting 1 April 2019 re-scheduled

 

The Parish Council meeting originally planned for Monday 1st April 2019 has been rescheduled to Monday 8th April 2019 at 19:30 in the Sports Pavillion.

 

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Parish Councillor

 

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that casual vacancies have occurred in the office of Councillor for Long Crendon.This notice will expire on 19th December 2018. the Parish Council may, at their meeting on Monday 7 January 2019 fill the vacancies by co-option of suitably qualified persons. Issued by Gregory Lismore, Clerk to the Council, 30 November 2018.

 

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Planning Committee meeting 19 Nov 2018 is CANCELLED

 

The scheduled meeting of the Long Crendon Parish Council Planning Committee on Monday 19 November 2018 at 19:30 is hereby formally cancelled as there are no new cases for review. Signed: Gregory Lismore, Parish Clerk

 

Oct 2018 – TV Program looking for Rural Singles

 

TV Producer Frankie Mensah at Boundless Productions is making a second series of the BBC Two show “Love in The Countryside” and looking for rural singles who are looking for love but find it difficult to meet potential partners. We have been requested to put the attached flyer on our webpage, then if any of our parish members are interested in getting in touch with they they would have their contact details.


Frankie Mensah | Casting Producer
1 Stephen Street, London W1T 1AL
Telephone: 0207 6915673

Email: Frankie.Mensah@boundlessproductions.tv

Website: www.boundlessproductions.tv

 

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Notice of conclusion of audit 2018

 

Annual Governance & Accountability return for the year ended 31 March 2018.

 

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Detail (2 pages) of electors rights re accounting records

 

ELECTOR’S RIGHTS – Electors in the Parish of Long Crendon have the right to question the appointed auditor about the accounting records in respect of the accounts audited for the year ended March 2018.

See the attached notice for more detail on electors rights (2 pages)

If you have any queries please contact the Parish Clerk on 01844-396140 or email to longcrendonpc@gmail.com

Signed: Gregory Lismore – 1 June 2018

 

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ELECTOR’S RIGHTS – 1 June 2018

 

ELECTOR’S RIGHTS – Electors in the Parish of Long Crendon have the right to question the appointed auditor about the accounting records in respect of the accounts audited for the year ended March 2018.

See the attached notice for relevant information.

A separate notice is available on this website with more detail on electors rights (2 pages)

If you have any queries please contact the Parish Clerk on 01844-396140 or email to longcrendonpc@gmail.com

Signed: Gregory Lismore – 1 June 2018

 

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UPDATE 09:40 – Sewage leak in Harroell field Monday 14 May 2018

 

Thames Water contractors (Lanes for Drains)have been dispatched to further deal with the Sewer issue on Harroell Dog Walking Field. The main pipe has been further blocked by more fatbergs. In the meantime the manhole in the Harroell field has been coned off. Please continue to avoid the spill area and keep your pets and children away from the sewage.It has been raised as a priority 1 issue under reference 80514-950703. Thank you. Greg Lismore – Parish Clerk 01844-396140

 

UPDATE 18:00 – Sewage leak in Harroell field Sunday 13 May 2018

 

Contractors have been working all day to resolve the Sewer issue on Harroell Dog Walking Field. So far a large fatberg has been removed from the pipework and unfortunately an even larger fatberg is now totally blocking the link into the treatment plant. This will require some further specialist equipment tomorrow at the treatment plant. In the meantime the manhole in the Harroell field has been coned off. Please continue to avoid the spill area and keep your pets and children away from the sewage. Thank you. Greg Lismore – Parish Clerk 01844-396140

 

Sewage leak in Harroell field Sunday 13 May 2018

 

Please be aware that one of the Thames Water Sewer manholes on Harroell Dog Walking Field has “erupted” and liquid, poo and paper etc is flowing freely into the field and the ditch. I have just reported this to Thames Water and they say that it will be attended to before 13:00 today Sunday 13 May 2018. Please avoid the spill area and keep your pets and children away from the sewage. Thank you. Greg Lismore – Parish Clerk 01844-396140

 

Rectory Homes Limited development site @ Wainwrights Long Crendon

 

The Parish council have been informed that Rectory Homes Limited are commencing their building operations on their site at Wainwrights under planning permissions with reference 17/01488/ADP .

A detailed clarification of the working conditions is available on the AVC Planning Portal at

https://publicaccess.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/online-applications/files/0ACF5B9F374E7E300B9EA3B5D128204F/pdf/17_A1488_DIS-APPLICANT_CLARIFICATION_OF_CMP_AND_DELIVERY_HOLDING_AREA-1864338.pdf

For construction management related issues please call Mr. Nigel Pestell, Construction Director, Rectory Homes Limited on 01844 295361

For Public Highway issues (obstruction of the Queen’s Highway) please contact the police (999 or 101 depending on urgency). If somebody has been injured please call 999 immediately and also seek medical assistance.

For any issues with Planning Permission breaches please contact AVDC Planning Enforcement on 01296-585679 or email devcon@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk

Please refer to https://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/page_downloads/ENF-how-to-make-a-complaint-DL.pdf for advice.

 

Pavillion Car Park close Tuesday 24 April 2018 for lining. Please co-operate.

 

The Long Crendon Pavillion Car Park is closed for Tuesday 24 April 2018 (from the evening before) to allow our contractors to complete white lining. Please do not move the temporary barriers. Signs have been in place for several days in the car park and on the adjacent notice board advertising the closure. Thank you.

 

Between 5 to 11 April 2018 – Burglary in Long Crendon – Appeal for witnesses

 

A recent burglary has been reported on Bicester Road, Long Crendon.

Between Thursday (05/04/2018) and Wednesday (11/04/2018) someone broke into the house, whilst the occupants were away. They have used a ladder to get into a first floor rear bathroom window.

The house has then been searched and jewellery and a gift card stolen. They appear to have left the premise by the patio doors.

PC Michael Bellamy, based at Aylesbury Police Station, is investigating this crime. Please let him know if you noticed anything suspicious in the Bicester Road area between these dates.

If you have any information please contact PC Bellamy on the 24 hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43180107520.

If you don’t want to speak to the police or give your details you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or report it online.

Please take a moment to review your own security. Make sure garden tools are not left out, that could be used to force entry to your property. Also check that any ladders are locked and can’t be used to get into yours, or your neighbours premises.

 

New telephone number for PC

 

The telephone number to contact the Parish Council has been updated to 01844-396140 with immediate effect. (13 March 2018)

 

Garden Furniture stolen 2 Feb 2018

 

White FIAT DUCATO registration number BU51 LDX at scene of theft of garden furniture in Nappins Close Long Crendon Friday 2 February 2018 around mid-day. Please be aware and if you spot this van please exercise caution. Police have been informed.

 

Parish Council Meeting Postponed

 

Please note that the scheduled Parish Council meeting for 8th January has been postponed until 15th January.

The Council meeting will follow the planning meeting which starts at 6.30. 15th January in sports pavilion.

G Stevens.

 

Vacancies for Councillors

 

See attached notice seeking councilors to join the Parish Council.

These vacancies have occurred due to resignations.

G N Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Consultation on Thame road Speed cushion.

 

The Highways authority are having a consultation to propose relocating 1No Speed Cushion in the publicly maintained section of THAME ROAD, Long Crendon.

Objections or comments to be submitted by mail or e mail before 3rd December.

G Stevens

See official notice attached

 

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Referendum results

 

The Council are pleased to advise that the referendum
held on 7th September on the Neighbourhood Plan resulted in an resounding
vote in favour of Aylesbury Vale District Council using the Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan
to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area.

The Council thanks and congratulates all those who came out to vote on the plan.

Attached is the official referendum result from Mr Bill Ashton the Deputy Counting Officer showing 631 votes in favour and 48 votes not in favour.

The Coucil wishes to express it’s grateful thanks to the members of the Steering Group for their dedication and hard work on the creation of the Neighbourhood Plan.

G N Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

Choir singing

 

Join the choir for “SING IN THE VALE.”

The attached gives full information and contact details.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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REFERENDUM RESULTS

 

The Council are pleased to advise that the referendum
held on 7th September on the Neighbourhood Plan resulted in an resounding
vote in favour of Aylesbury Vale District Council using the Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan
to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area.

The Council thanks and congratulates all those who came out to vote on the plan.

Attached is the official referendum result from Mr Bill Ashton the Deputy Counting Officer showing 631 votes in favour and 48 votes not in favour.

The Coucil wishes to express it’s grateful thanks to the members of the Steering Group for their dedication and hard work on the creation of the Neighbourhood Plan.

G N Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Gladman’s appeal decision. Dismissed

 

Appeal decision 3142524

The decision of the Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State For Communities and Local Government for land adjacent to 80 Chilton Road is attached for your information.

The appeal was dismissed.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Marie Curie Volunteers needed.

 

The group require assistance for their fund raising program.
See attached request for full details.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Cancelled Planning Meeting 21st August 2017

 

Please note that the planning meeting scheduled for 21st August
has been cancelled.

G N Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

Voters Guide for the Referendum

 

The attached general information for voters document from A V D C is for the assistance of voters for the referendum to be held on Thursday 7th September 2017.

G stevens.
Parish Clerk

 

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Neighbourhood Plan adoption referendum

 

The referendum will be held on 7th September.
The notice below advises on ensuring you are registered to vote on the adoption of the Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

 

Please note the attached notice from the counting officer advising of registration procedure to ensure you can vote on 7th September on the question “adoption on the Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan”

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan for referendum on 7th September 2017.

 

Attached is the final version (post examination) of the Neighbourhood Plan.
The attached Plan will now go to referendum on 7th September for voters to consider.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk
14th July 2017

 

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Examiner’s report on the Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan

 

Attached is the final report from the Examiner’s on the neighbourhood plan.

It is submitted by “Intellegent Plans and Examinations”

G Stevens
Parish Clerk
14th July 2017

 

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Compliance Statement Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan

 

Attached is the Compliance Statement pursuant to the Neighbourhood Planning (referendum)regulations 2012

G Stevens
Parish Clerk
14th July 2017

 

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AVDC Officer’s Report on Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan

 

Attached is the report from
A V D C officers on the neighbourhood plan (delegated report and decision)

G Stevens
Parish Clerk
14th July 2017

 

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Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan

 

The attached general information for voters document from A V D C is for the assistance of voters for the referendum to be held on Thursday 7th September 2017.

G stevens.
Parish Clerk
14th July 2017

 

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Parish Neighbourhood Plan

 

Message from the Chairman on the progress and imminent referendum on the parish Neighbourhood Plan.

Please read attached “Message from the Chairman”

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Fund raising Circus event for the school.

 

This will be an enjoyable family outing on 9th September.

The full details are attached.

G Stevens
July 2017

 

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Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

 

Attached is an important document for all residents to note carefully. The circular gives advice to Campaigners and Parish Councillors on publicity, expenditure limits and Purdah.

Both Campaigners or Groups and the Parish Council must comply on expenditure limitations, publicity restrictions and the PURDAH rules.

The attached document covers the detailed explanations.

G N Stevens
Parish Clerk
July 10th 2017

 

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community and emergency Day

 

Join a day out at the
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
for a fun filled family day out with your local Emergency Services and charities.

See attached for full details

G S

 

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Dogs on allotment site

 

The decision to allow dogs on the allotments has been challenged and a procedural error was indeed made in passing the decisions. Six months must elapse before a decision may be changed.

Attached is a resolution which will rectify the error and Councillors must pass it at our next Parish Council meeting on 3rd July.

The reasons for this are shown at the bottom of the attached resolution.

The dogs on allotments issue
will be reviewed and firmly decided at the planning meeting on 17th July

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Public rights dates for viewing

 

Attached is the official notice announcing the rights of the public/residents to view the accounts to be audited for year ended March 2017. The documents will be available from 19th June to 28th July 2017.

 

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meeting to discuss Planning App for WAINWRIGHTS

 

Please note an informal meeting will be held at 6 PM on Monday 5th June to discuss the application for the 19 dwellings on the land off Wainwrights.

The venue will be the Sports pavilion in Chearsley Road.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

Vacancy for Councillors

 

Three Parish Councillors have recently resigned.The Council wishes to fill these vacancies as soon as possible.

Please see the attached notice in respect of applications.

The Councillors meet twice per month to address council and planning matters.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Elections 4th May 2017

 

Elections for a County Councillor
on Thursday 4th May for the Bernwood seat.
See attached for list of candidates.

G Stevens

Parish Clerk

 

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ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

 

Dear Residents,

The annual parish Meeting is a meeting where the Council covers what it has done in the year and what it plans for the future.

residents are encouraged to attend and raise any issue concerning the village for discussion with Councillors.

The Chairman presents a report for the year and comments on future activities.

Attached is the agenda covering the usual items for discussion.

Please try to attend and raise any issues that concern you.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Vacancy for Parish Clerk/Responsible financial Officer

 

As the Parish Clerk will be retiring shortly we need to fill the post.
Please see attached summarised advert giving the necessary details.

G Stevens

Parish Clerk
April 2017

 

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Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan submitted

 

The Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to A V D C for formal examination The plan will be examined over the next six weeks and then it will come back to the village for the referendum.

Attached is the LONG CRENDON PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN SUBMISSION FINAL Six of six documents informing the plan.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan submitted

 

The Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to A V D C for formal examination The plan will be examined over the next six weeks and then it will come back to the village for the referendum.

Attached is the CONSULTATION STATEMENT. Five of six documents informing the plan.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan submitted

 

The Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to A V D C for formal examination The plan will be examined over the next six weeks and then it will come back to the village for the referendum.

Attached is the STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT(SEA) Report four of six documents informing the plan.

G Stevens

Parish Clerk

 

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Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan submitted

 

The Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to A V D C for formal examination The plan will be examined over the next six weeks and then it will come back to the village for the referendum.

Attached is the BASIC CONDITIONS STATEMENT. Report three of six documents informing the plan.

G Stevens

Parish Clerk

 

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Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan submitted

 

The Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to A V D C for formal examination The plan will be examined over the next six weeks and then it will come back to the village for the referendum.

Attached is the LOCAL GREEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPE STUDY REPORT. Report two of six documents informing the plan.

G Stevens

Parish Clerk

 

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Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan submitted

 

The Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to A V D C for formal examination The plan will be examined over the next six weeks and then it will come back to the village for the referendum.

Attached is the SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT. Report One of six documents informing the plan.

G Stevens

Parish Clerk

 

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Long Crendon Parish Neighbourhood Plan

 

Attached is the latest news on the plan for residents information dated 6th March 2017.

G S

 

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JUNIOR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL

 

The Parish Council are wishing to appoint A junior member to serve on the Council. Any Youth Between 16 and 18 who may be interested in joining the Council on an advisory/ training basis serving the community should apply.

Please contact the Parish Council’s Chairman Mr R Willis
on 01844-208837.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

Neighbourhood Plan

 

Dear Residents,

Please note the submission of the plan has been delayed from 20th January to the end of January.This is due to feedback from one of the statutory bodies being delayed and will now only be received on 20th January.

G Stevens

 

Street Lights Repair

 

Please note that the street lights in the village belong to the Parish Council.

We are responsible for repairs and maintenance of the street lights and pay for the electricity consumption.
Please contact the Parish Clerk on 01844-208007 0r e nail longcrendonpc@btinternet.com.

I will add it to my list and have it repaired when we next call out the contractor to do repairs.

All the best for 2017.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

Long Crendon Neighbourhood Plan

 

Attached is the update on the plan as at 19th December 2016.

G S

 

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Presentation at Public meeting 2nd November 2016

 

As promised at the public meeting last night (2nd November)attached are the slides shown in the presentation of the Neighbourhood Plan.

Thanks to those who attended and contributed to the plan.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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PRE SUBMISSION NEIGHBOUR PLAN DOCUMENT

 

Pre submission Neighbourhood Plan

This is the culmination of well over a year’s work in preparing the Neighbourhood Plan.

Further to our notification to residents regarding the public meeting, on 2nd November, to present the above plan, we attached the plan for your information.

Please do attend the session on 2nd November.

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Pre submission Neighbourhood Plan

 

Please see the attached notice advising of the start and end dates for the 6 week consultation period on the pre submission Neighbourhood plan

G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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LONG CRENDON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM YOUR PARISH COUNCIL.

Our draft Neighbourhood Plan is now complete.
It will be presented to the village on Wednesday 2nd November at Long Crendon primary school, Chilton Road at 7.30pm.
Please hold the date.

The pre submission plan is on this website for your information.
G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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Neighbouhood Plan

 

LONG CRENDON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM YOUR PARISH COUNCIL.

Our draft Neighbourhood Plan is now complete.
It will be presented to the village on Wednesday 2nd November at Long Crendon primary school, Chilton Road at 7.30pm.
Please hold the date.


G Stevens
Parish Clerk

 

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