The key piece of news for Curridge is that Sandie Allen was elected in the recent Curridge Ward By-Election. 

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Snapshot…of the Parish Council meeting on 11 July 2017.


Planning Applications
Consideration was given to one application at the meeting for a lattice tower mobile phone mast.  No objection was raised. Further information about Planning Applications can be found on the  HYPERLINK "http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=15199" \t "_blank" Planning advice section of the West Berkshire Council website
    
The MUGA at Chieveley Recreation Centre
A review of the grant support and the MUGA Maintenance Agreement with Chieveley Recreational Centre took place.  An offer to provide support for the MUGA to be swept on a regular basis and to consider purchasing necessary equipment to make the job easier has been put to the Chieveley Recreational Centre Committee.  


The future of the Children’s Playground at Chieveley Recreational Centre
Both the Parish Council and the Recreational Centre are unclear if the community want the facility replaced when it comes to the end of its life. A simple survey to seek community views was thought to be a good idea and the Parish Council agreed to lead on this.


Devolution of Services by West Berkshire Council
The Parish Council keep receiving requests for funding support for services provided by West Berkshire Council which have been affected by swingeing budget cuts.  Namely the Library Services, priority highway salting routes to the community, cleaning of road signs and PROW maintenance to name a few.  We hope residents will sign up to receiving important information through email from the Parish Council to have the opportunity to be aware and comment on local services, important matters affecting the local area, environment and with impact on public funding.


Spotlight –  The Parish Council have identified that they do not have a way to engage with the community quickly to share important information and seek community views and feedback on consultations.    Looking for someone in the Parish who can help set up surveys to put to the community electronically, manage the data and provide survey data summary reports for the Parish Council. Initially we want to find out what people think in the community about contributing to the West Berkshire Council Library Services and feedback on the Chieveley Recreational Centre outdoor play facilities.  Other consultations likely to follow.  If you have experience in setting up surveys on-line, engaging the community audience for feedback and have some time to offer we would like to hear from you.


Looking for a local person …. who can clean three bus shelters once a month (two in Chieveley and one in Curridge) as there will be a vacancy from October onwards. Own transport needed. If you are interested please contact the Parish Clerk for more information and hourly rate details at chieveley.pc@btinternet.com.    


By-Election of Curridge Ward Results … the successful candidate was Sandie Allan in the recent by-election to fill the Curridge Ward vacancy.   


FAQ…of the month
Question – How can I contact the Parish Council to raise a query, report a matter of concern or to provide information?
Answer – You can contact the Parish Clerk by email at  chieveley.pc@btinternet.com or by phone (normal office hours Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am - 4.30pm) on 01635 247507.  At all other times please leave a message on the answerphone and the Clerk will come back to you.


Next Meeting... Next Parish Council meeting is on Tuesday 12 September 2017 at Chieveley Village Hall & Recreational Centre, High Street, Chieveley, Berkshire RG20 at 7.30pm.

There have been three nominations for the vacant Parish Councillor role. The By Election will be held on 20th July. 

The details of the three candidates and their personal statements are linked below.
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For further information about how to vote, please click here.

If you with to vote by proxy then your application must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at West Berkshire Council, Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, RG14 5LD by 5 pm on Wednesday, 12th July 2017. 
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Further details about where to return your vote locally will follow.

Developer Ressance has issued the following public notice, following the recent re-submission of plans for 4 live/work units at 2 The Firs, Curridge Road.

Snapshot…of the Parish Council meeting on 13 June 2017.

Planning Applications
Consideration was given to applications at the meeting. Of note for a development of 4 live/work units, outline planning for the erection of 10 residential dwellings.  In addition, a consultation for 40 dwellings as an adjoining parish consultee and a free range egg laying unit. Further information about Planning Applications can be found on the Planning advice section of the West Berkshire Council website.

Curridge Playground Project
Parish Council approval was given to carry out tree works and weed spraying on the playground as requested by the Trustees.  

Chieveley Cricket Club Nets Project
The Parish Council gave approval to release S106 development contribution public open space funds of £2,000 towards the Cricket Club Nets Project at the Recreational Centre for club members and members of public to use.

By- Election for Curridge Ward
A by-election has been requested by 10 members of the Curridge Ward electorate to fill the one vacancy.   The Parish Council agreed to budget for approximately £300 towards associated costs of a poll due to take place on 20 July 2017 if more than one candidate applies.  Deadline for nominations to be received by Weet Berkshire council Returning Officer is before 4pm Friday 23 June 2017. 

Guidance and nomination forms can be downloaded from the Electoral Commissioner’s website.

West Berkshire Council Adopt the Housing Site & Allocations Development Plan Document
West Berkshire Council adopted the HSA DPD on 9 May 2017 as a new planning policy West Berkshire Council HSA DPD.

Road Closures affecting the Parish - Old Street, Oare Closure 6 – 19 June and Manor Lane, Oare Closure 20 June – 3 July for telecommunication works.
M4 Junctions 12 to 13: Bridge Refurbishment – Sunday 18th June: In addition to the 24 hour traffic management currently in place, the M4 eastbound carriageway between junctions 13 and 12 will be closed overnight on Sunday 18 June, between 9pm and 6am. Friday 23rd June – Sunday 25th June: The eastbound carriageway between junctions 13 and 12 will also be closed overnight on Friday 23 June and Sunday 25 June, between 9pm and 6am. Advance warning signs have been put up and a clearly signed diversion route will be in place via the A4 for these closures. 
Public Rights of Way (PROWs) -  reported for being overgrown CHIEVE 1, CHIEVE 38/1 and WINT 19/1.  If you discover an overgrown PROW please report it to West Berkshire Council for attention using Report a Problem.

FAQ…of the month

Question – How can I contact the Parish Council to raise a query, report a matter of concern or to provide information?
Answer – You can contact the Parish Clerk by email at  chieveley.pc@btinternet.com or by phone (normally available on Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am-4.30pm) on 01635 247507.  At all other times please leave a message on the answerphone and the Clerk will come back to you.

Next Meeting... Next Parish Council meeting is on Tuesday 11 July at Chieveley Village Hall & Recreational Centre, High Street, Chieveley, Berkshire RG20 at 7.30pm.

There is a vacancy for one Parish Councillor for the Chieveley (Curridge) ward. Deadline for nominations is Friday 23rd June at 4pm.
This is an important role in supporting the villages, so please get involved. 
Please see the attachments for information and the relevant forms.
 

The next Curridge Residents' Association meeting will be held at 8pm on Tuesday 20th June at the WI Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend to get updates on village life. Please see the attached agenda:
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Snapshot…of the Parish Council meeting on 9 May 2017.

Planning Applications
A large house extension in Curridge and other applications were considered at the meeting.    

Annual Meeting of the Parish Council: This being the Annual Meeting of the Chieveley Parish Council, the Agenda included items for the election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for the year and for the appointment of Councillors to committees, working groups and outside bodies.

Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman: Rob Crispin was elected Chairman and Mike Belcher as Vice Chairman of the Parish Council for the year.  Photographs and profiles of the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Councillors can be viewed on the Parish Council web site via http://www.mychieveley.co.uk/info/parish_councillors.

Appointment of Councillors to Committees, working groups and outside bodies: The Parish Council made a number of appointments of Councillors to committees, working groups and outside bodies associated with the communities of Chieveley, Curridge, Oare and part of Snelsmore.  Appointments were made for the Recreational Centre and Parish Council Liaison Group; the Downland Patient Forum; the Newbury Showground Residents’ Group; the Public Rights of Way Group; the Public Relations/Press Release and Website Group; HELAA & Local Plan Group and a representative for the Village Hall Committee agreed.  It was agreed that the Code of Conduct Committee and Parish Plan Review Group would be convened, if required, with any three Councillors.  

M4 Junction 12 to 13 closures for bridge repairs
The Highways Agency continue to carry out works on two bridges involving replacing central reservation barriers, road resurfacing, deck beam and bridge joints. Full closure was over 31 March – 3 April.  Future dates to note: 19 – 22 May.  Clear diversions will be in place.

Braziers Farmhouse Wall, High Street, Chieveley
Traffic lights will be in Chieveley High Street outside Braziers Farmhouse to allow essential planned works to the wall in the High Street as it requires rebuilding using salvaged and replacement bricks and repointing. Works are planned between 12th - 30th June 2017.  Permission has been obtained from the Highways Deprtment at West Berkshire Council to install traffic lights ref. JV004BRAIFARM, details of which can be viewed on www.roadworks.org. The contractors will endeavour to minimise the impact on residents with the traffic light regime and the works will be completed as soon as practically possible.

Home to School Transport: The Parish Council agreed to facilitate a meeting for parents in and adjoining the Parish no longer eligible for free school transport to their catchment school due to changing West Berkshire Council policies.  A gentleman from Burghfield who has set up an alternative transport scheme there will be invited to speak and meet with the parents affected.

FAQ…of the month
Question – If I encounter a problem with a road (e.g. a pot hole or footway), or with the countryside and the environment (e.g. a public right of way) in the Parish, who do I report this to? 
Answer – Please report the matter to West Berkshire Council using their Report A Problem service.

Spotlight…on Grants for 2017/18
At the start of each financial year the Parish Council considers requests for grants and donations from clubs and groups in the community.  Whilst the funds available for allocation each year are limited, they provide an important contribution to the overall costs of the schemes proposed.  The grants and donations approved for the new financial year cover contributions toward: playing field ground maintenance for Chieveley Recreational Centre; operating costs for the Curridge Residents Association; churchyard maintenance for St Mary the Virgin Church, Chieveley; planter maintenance undertaken by Chieveley Gardening Club,  playground maintenance for the Curridge Playground Charity, contribution towards sport skills sessions and beebot programmable floor robot for Chieveley Pre School and MUGA maintenance for Chieveley Recreational Centre.​

Next Meeting... Next Parish Council meeting is on Tuesday 13 June 2017 at the Curridge W I Hall, Curridge, Berkshire RG18 9DZ at 7.30pm.
 

Closure of Graces Lane, Chieveley 29th to 31st May

Graces Lane will be CLOSED as above between Oxford road and Green Lane.
This is to allow Water Main repairs.
The alternative route for all traffic affected is via Oxford Road, East Lane and High Street.
Any queries should be forwarded to Torid Bastien of Thames Water on 02035 77 77 40. For more info follow the link Graces Lane

To order tickets please call, email (details below) or use this link to be taken to an online order form.