We have been working with our partners to set up Pension Credit Surgeries to help those who may qualify to apply for Pension Credit. These free surgeries will be run from libraries and other locations across the county between now and 21 December, with advisors available to answer questions and guide people through the process of applying for Pension Credit. You can find out more about these surgeries, including a list of dates and locations on the council website.
Additional support is available through our Helping Hand service, which includes the Household Support Fund, Welcoming Spaces (more about this below), and help with buying or accessing food. Our Family Information Service is also available, providing guidance for families and ideas for activities, clubs, place to visit and things to do with the children - many of which are free or low cost.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS IS NOT A CONSULTATION - PERMISSION FOR THESE EMERGENCY WORKS TO GO AHEAD HAS BEEN GIVEN AND WORKS HAVE ALREADY COMMENCED.
Please find attached completed diversionary route for some emergency
works undertaken by Buckinghamshire
Council in respect of Pothole Patching
If you are unable to view this link please go to one.network to view
under the road and dates stated.
https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1016/ttro-application-form_141180711_3824981_f0a50e2a7a.pdf
Main Street will be closed on the 14th August 2024 between 9.30 and 15.30
To view the TTRO and diversion please use attached link
https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1016/ttro-application-form_139695919_3774143_63d1befc2f.pdf
GRENDON UNDERWOOD PARISH COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 26 and 27
The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)
1. NAME AND NUMBER OF HIGHWAY AFFECTED Lawn Hill TOWN/PARISH Edgcott If only a section of the road is to be affected, give relevant junctions/distances in metres. Approx 1293 metres
2. TYPE OF TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTION REQUIRED, please indicate Road closure Temp parking restrictions Suspended parking Speed restrictions x
3. PERIOD FOR WHICH ORDER IS SOUGHT from 08:00 to 17:00 on 3rd June 2024 to 3rd June 2024
4. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR AFFECTED USERS Buckingham Road, Grendon Road, Edgcott Road, Broadway, Aylesbury Road, A41, Blackgrove Road, The Strand, Lower Street, Lee Road, Shipton Lee and vice versa. Maps attached.
5. REASON FOR ORDER (Full Description) Insert description pothole patching
1. NAME AND NUMBER OF HIGHWAY AFFECTED Perry Hill
TOWN/PARISH Edgcott
If only a section of the road is to be affected, give relevant junctions/distances in metres. Approx 397 metres
2. TYPE OF TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTION REQUIRED, please indicate Road closure Temp parking restrictions Suspended parking Speed restrictions x
3. PERIOD FOR WHICH ORDER IS SOUGHT from 09:00 to 15:00 on 22nd May 2024 to 24th May 2024
4. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR AFFECTED USERS Perry Hill, Edgcott Road, School Hill, Main Street, Marsh Gibbon Road, Stone Road, Buckingham Road and vice versa. Maps attached.
5. REASON FOR ORDER (Full Description) Insert description Conventional Resurfacing
Grants of up to £30,000 are now available for energy efficiency improvements for homes. These measures can include work such as loft insulation and window replacements. Eligible households in Buckinghamshire who own properties with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D or below (D to G) can take advantage of this opportunity.
This local scheme, named the Domestic Building Envelope Energy Efficiency (DBEEE) Grant, is fully funded from Buckinghamshire Council’s allocation from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Thomas Broom, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, said:
“We are keen to ensure that eligible residents are aware of this new grant, which has the potential to significantly enhance the energy efficiency of their homes which will help them save money on their utility bills.”
If a resident is approved for a DBEEE Grant and they are given the go ahead for home improvement works, then the council will pay the contractor after the work has been completed. To qualify for the grant, all works must be completed and grant claims submitted by 31 December 2024.
Residents should enquire about the grant throughBetter Housing Better Health. To qualify, residents need to provide necessary proofs, including a quotation for the desired improvement work on their homes.
More information on the DBEEE Grant can be found on thecouncil’s website.
For residents who aren’t looking to have major work done on their homes, the council’s Energy Doctor scheme offers a range of free energy and water saving measures. These include hot water insulation jackets and reflective radiator panels. To find out if you are eligible for an Energy Doctor visit, go to the council’sEnergy Doctor webpage.
The Grendon Underwood Village Hall - the Annual General meeting for the Village Hall will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 10th April 2024 at the Village Hall. This meeting is open to the public
The Playing field path is now open for use, we now have a Tarmac surface all the way to the MUGA and playground. A big thanks to HS2.
Once the weather improves HS2 are going to return and dress either side of the path with soil to complete the works
Our thanks again to HS2 for carrying out this work for our village.
Following an inspection some items within the Playground have been fenced off for maintenance
OUR DEFIBRILLATORS ARE BACK HAVING BEEN UPDATED BY THE MANUFACTURER. ONE IS RELOCATED BACK IN FRONT OF SCHOOL, ON MAIN STREET, AS BEFORE, AND THE SPRINGHILL UNIT IS AT 1 PARK ROAD, SPRINGHILL, GRENDON UNDERWOOD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.
GENERAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS are held on the FOURTH TUESDAY of MOST MONTHS.
AN ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING will be called on the FOURTH TUESDAY in MAY.
AN ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be called on the FOURTH TUESDAY in MAY [immediately prior to the Annual Parish Council Meeting].
Please note dates are subject to confirmation at the previous meeting and dates may change at short notice subject to holidays or unavoidable circumstances beyond the council’s control.
Council may call extra-ordinary additional meetings at any time according to need arising.
Please check with a councillor or the council web site (as above) as Council can take no responsibility for consequences arising from new or changed dates.
KEY MEETING MILESTONES
10 days before a meeting – cut off for requests for clarification of Minutes of the previous meeting.
7 days before a meeting – cut off for requests to add Agenda items.
3 clear days before a general meeting - Agenda posted to the web site & village notice board.
7 clear days before an annual meeting - Agenda posted to the web site & village notice board.
THE MEETING HELD
3 clear days after a meeting – Approved minutes of previous meeting posted to web site & notice boards.
3 clear days after a meeting - Draft minutes of meeting posted to the web site & notice board.
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to call to His Mercy our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth the Second of Blessed and Glorious Memory, by whose Decease the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is solely and rightfully come to The Prince Charles Philip Arthur George: We, therefore, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of this Realm and Members of the House of Commons, together with other members of Her late Majesty’s Privy Council and representatives of the Realms and Territories, Aldermen and Citizens of London, and others, do now hereby with one voice and Consent of Tongue and Heart publish and proclaim that The Prince Charles Philip Arthur George is now, by the Death of our late Sovereign of Happy Memory, become our only lawful and rightful Liege Lord Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of His other Realms and Territories, King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, to whom we do acknowledge all Faith and Obedience with humble Affection; beseeching God by whom Kings and Queens do reign to bless His Majesty with long and happy Years to reign over us.
Given at St. James’s Palace this Tenth day of September in the year of Our Lord Two thousand and twenty-two.
GOD SAVE THE KING
DOG WALKERS, EXCERCISE YOUR ANIMAL RESPONSIBLY! CHILDREN PLAY HERE!
THERE IS A DOG FOULING ORDER ACTIVE ON THE RECREATION FIELD UNDER THE DOGS (FOULING OF LAND) ACT 1996 WITH FINES UP TO £1000.
IT IS OFFENSIVE, DISGUSTING AND DANGEROUS.
PLEASE USE THE BINS PROVIDED.
NOTICE FROM THE POLICE - DOG WALKERS, IF YOU ALLOW A DOG TO WORRY SHEEP, YOU MAY BE PROSECUTED, FINED & ORDERED TO PAY COMPENSATION.
The Police report there has been a spate of rural crimes which took place overnight of 12 Jan 2022 in the North Bucks area (Winslow, Great Horwood, The Claydons etc). The items targeted were caravans, quadbikes tools and chain saws.
Please be aware and take care to secure your belongings and review your property security.
OFFICIAL OPENING MARCH 2022.
GUPC are delighted to announce the official opening of our MUGA on the playing fields behind the Village Hall on a fine sunny day on 20th March 2022. The Parish Council extends its most grateful thanks to our MP, Greg Smith and Buckinghamshire County Councillor, Angela Macpherson for their time and support as well as all the sponsors, volunteers and Parish Councillors that enabled its completion.
The fenced area gives an ideal surface to be used for many different sports activities and for everyone of all ages to enjoy. Whether you are a football, netball, hockey or basketball fan, the facility is now open for everyone to use. We just ask that you use it responsibly and respect others using it – and please …
No dogs or camping; take your litter home (bins will be provided) and please bear in mind children play in this area. Please walk your dog responsibly & bin it!
Paid for by a levy on developers of new buildings in the Parish, through the Planning Authority, this means it has not been paid for from Council Tax on local residents.
Please do not hesitate to report any damage, defects, problems or suggestions to the Council on clerk.gupc@outlook.com.
Enjoy, stay healthy, stay safe – GUPC for community.
A Community Project by Grendon Underwood Parish Council
You can use this link to report a planning breach.
Following the Planning Inspector for the Vale of Aylesbury Local
Plan (VALP) Examination issuing his final report to the council a meeting of
the Buckinghamshire Council on 15 September 2021 determined to adopt the VALP
as modified to accord with the Inspector’s findings. This letter is formal
notification of the adoption of the plan. For your convenience a copy of the
VALP adoption statement is attached.
The adoption statement, adopted plan and sustainability appraisal reports required by the appropriate regulations can be viewed online on our VALP web pages: https://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/section/vale-aylesbury-local-plan-valp-2013-2033
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Vision for the so called ‘Oxford to Cambridge ARC’ I wanted to make you aware of a Government consultation on what they describe as the Oxford to Cambridge ARC. This sets out their intention to prepare a ‘Spatial Framework’, effectively a Regional Plan, for the area between Oxford and Cambridge. This would potentially have very serious implications for Buckinghamshire as Government could use it to set the direction and scale of new development, in particular new housing. This could mean much higher ‘top down’ housing targets that would need to be met locally. This Framework would be legally binding upon councils when they come to prepare their own Local Plans, effectively overruling local communities and democratically elected councils’ wishes. Our position is that Buckinghamshire is already delivering large numbers of new houses within current Government targets. We do not wish these targets to be significantly increased by this Regional Plan. We believe that democratically elected local councils are best placed to make local decisions on where and when housing is built, rather than having this imposed ‘top down’ by central Government. We understand local residents may be asked to join focus groups to collect views. If you wish to understand our position in more detail, please refer to our website. Martin Tett. Leader, Buckinghamshire Council. |
New role aims to help resolve the many issues residents are experiencing due to works for two major rail projects.
Buckinghamshire Council has appointed its first HS2/EWR Marshal, to help residents impacted by the High-Speed 2 and East West Rail project works taking place across the county.
As marshal, Mark Rann will be the council’s eyes and ears on the ground, addressing highways and planning issues caused by HS2 Ltd, the EWR Alliance and their appointed agents, contractors and subcontractors.
Mark took up his post in late July and is quickly getting to know the key issues across Bucks and building relationships with interested parties.
Cabinet member with responsibility for HS2 and EWR, Peter Martin, said: “We have identified the need to invest further into our handling of HS2/EWR activities for the benefit of our communities.
Mark can be contacted at ewrandhs2enquiries@buckinghamshire.gov.uk