Please see the consultation website for full information. Scroll down the table to Main Modifications 40 to 46. 
To add your comments you will need to register with the site first. 
Deadline for the consultation is 30/1/17.

Snapshot…of the Parish Council meeting on 10 January 2017.

Planning Applications
Several applications since the last Parish Council meeting have been received and at the meeting no objections were raised.    

Parish Council Precept and Budget for 2017/2018
Each year Parish Councils consider their forthcoming year commitments and budgets and from this consideration the precept request is made.   After discussion Chieveley Parish Council agreed its budget and an increase in the precept request to West Berkshire Council from £31,790 to £31,810.  This represents a Band D household equivalent of £28.17 per household per annum, 2p increase over last year.

Speed Indicator Device (SID)
Chieveley Parish Council can operate SID within its Parish to inform drivers of the speed that they are travelling.  This has a positive effect as SID can be used to reduce traffic speeds at locations where the community have concerns.  Data captured by SID may support requests for a Speed Limit Review for a location to West Berkshire Council. For SID to be used in the Parish community operators need training on how to use the equipment.  A Parish Council must nominate the person wishing to be trained. Training takes approximately 2 hours at West Berkshire Council offices, normally in an evening.  For SID to visit our villages regularly we seek more trained operatives.  If interested, please contact the parish clerk by email at Chieveley.pc@btinternet.com. 

West Berkshire Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) - Call for Sites
West Berkshire Council needs to maintain an up to date picture of the amount of land that is available for new development, including land for housing and economic development.   West Berkshire Council are now inviting landowners, developers and others to submit potential development sites for consideration as part of our Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA). The HELAA will not make recommendations on which sites should be developed but will make a preliminary assessment of their suitability and potential. The information gathered from this process will help inform the next Local Plan which will allocate sites for housing, employment and other land uses to cover the period up to 2036. The period for submission of sites is 23 December 2016 to 31 March 2017. HELAA Call for Sites  

Curridge Road
The safety of Curridge Road near Oaklands remains a concern due to different levels between the highway and a field since a hedgerow was removed. These concerns have been raised with West Berkshire Council. Mud on the Curridge Road near Vine Cottage is causing safety concerns also and the property owner and Parish Council representative are in discussion on how to improve this.

FAQ…of the month
Do Parish Councillor’s get paid?
It is possible for parish councillors to be paid a modest allowance (except for coopted members) and they can also receive reimbursement of expenses (except for coopted members). However, most councils do not pay any allowance to ordinary councillors, and it is common for councillors to make no claims for expenses.
Spotlight…. West Berkshire Council Speed Limit Reviews  
Speed Limit Reviews will only be carried out once a year and only Parish Councils or District Councillors will be able to request these.  The next speed limit review will take place in October/November 2017 so the Parish Council will need to send in any requests by 1st June 2017 so that all data and reports can be produced prior to the speed limit review.

Next Meeting... Date of the next meeting 
Next Parish Council meeting is on Tuesday 14 February 2017 at Chieveley Village Hall & Recreational Centre, High Street, Chieveley, Berkshire RG20 at 7.30pm. 

M4 Junctions 12 to 13: Redhill and Dark Lane (Bradfield) – Bridge Refurbishment
 
Long-term monitoring has found that the two bridges which carry the M4 over Ashampstead Road and Dark Lane, near Bradfield in West Berkshire, require extensive repair due to chloride-induced corrosion.
 
To address these defects and ensure the structures remain in a safe and serviceable condition Kier Highways Ltd, on behalf of Highways England, will be undertaking the following works:
 
■     Replacing the beams along the central reserve and longitudinal and transverse joints
■     Replacing the waterproofing material
■     Replacing the existing safety barrier (VRS) over the bridge central reserve
 
The scheme is scheduled to start in mid-February 2017 and is expected to take seven months to complete.  Work will primarily be undertaken during day time hours, however some activities will be carried out at night when necessary.
 
Traffic Management
 
In order to carry out the work as efficiently and safely as possible, the following traffic management restrictions will be in place:
 
■  24 hour narrow lane running in contraflow on both carriageways with a 50mph speed limit
■  Overnight lane closures (Monday to Friday, 9pm to 6am)
■  Overnight closures of the M4 between junctions 12 and 13 (Monday to Friday, 9pm to 6am)
■Daytime lane closures over weekend periods (9pm Friday through to 5am Sunday)
■ Closure of Dark Lane beneath the bridge – Monday 6 March to Thursday 4 May
■ Closure of Ashampstead Road beneath the bridge – Monday 13 March to Friday 26 May
 
Weekend Closures
 
During work to demolish and install the bridge deck beams, specialist working methods and equipment will be required which will include large cranes that’ll sit across all lanes of the motorway.  Due to this there will be a requirement to close the M4 east and westbound carriageways between junctions 12 and 13 for entire weekend periods (9pm Friday through to 5am Monday).
 
The weekend closures are currently scheduled for:
■     Friday 31 March to Monday 3 April
■     Friday 7 April to Monday 10 April
■     Friday 5 May to Monday 8 May
 
The planning of all roadworks is led by safety – for both road users and workers alike.  These full weekend closures are required due to nature of the activities to be undertaken which cannot be done using other methods of traffic management.
 
During these closures a clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A4 (through Newbury, Thatcham and Woolhampton).
 
Confirmed dates for all closures will be displayed on signs along the M4.
 
Significant delays are expected during these weekend closure periods, and it is advised that you plan ahead of your journey to allow for extra time or avoid this route where possible.
 
We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during the works.  If you have any questions or if you’d like you know about the work please contact Highways England’s customer control centre:
 
Phone: 0300 123 5000
Email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk
Web: http://www.highways.gov.uk
Local Twitter: @HighwaysSEAST
Post: Highways England, Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4LZ