Stokenchurch
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TRAVELLERS' SITES UPDATE

Bill Bendyshe-Brown, Chairman of Wycombe District Council, attended the Parish Council meeting on Wednesday 22nd July. He touched on a wide range of topics affecting the village. In particular he spent some time updating the meeting on matters germane to the proposed travellers’ sites.

Since the election in May meeting the accommodation needs of travellers and gypsies has been devolved to local authorities. Prior to May the driving force was to ensure that local authorities met targets laid down by central government.

At a recent ‘stakeholder’ workshop with councillors from several parishes, concerns had been aired and as a result Wycombe District Council is working on a further policy guidance note. This will be open to some consultation.

On issues concerning Stokenchurch, Mr. Bendyshe-Brown said that the site at Five Oaks Farm, Studley Green, had been the subject of a planning application which was approved in May. The permission was subject to a number of conditions including a limitation to 3 caravans and it being personal to the applicants.

At Dry Banks there have been some initial discussions with the site owner but no firm proposals have emerged as yet. The council are awaiting pre-application proposals and when things get to this stage the District Council will encourage the owner or his agent to talk to the Parish Council and also to adjoining occupiers and owners.

When there is further news this website will be updated.

Last Edited: 22nd July 2010

NEW SCOUT HEADQUARTERS

Work has now started on the new Scouts' Headquarters at Longburrow Hall. Footings are being dug and stacks of bricks and building materials are clearly evident.

Last Edited: 22nd July 2010

MARLOW ROAD CEMETERY

Thanks to the community service work of the local Freemasons Lodge, Some clearance work took place in the Marlow Road cemetery over the weekend of 26th/27th June.

The Freemasons will be clearing undergrowth and overgrown areas as part of the Parish Council's attempts to restore the cemetery as an area of tranquilty, peaceful contemplation and respect for former villagers, who are buried there.

In due course, it is hoped to lower the hedges,clear rubble and re-site gravestones around the boundary of the cemetery.

Last Edited: 22nd July 2010

NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS!

This website has now been running for six months. It is updated regularly, but only when there is news that affects the village.
On average the website receives nearly thirty hits a day but the parish council wants to make it as useful as possible for the community.
If you have any ideas on how it can be improved further, please drop a line to John Capell, the parish clerk, at clerk@stokenchurch.org.uk with your comments

Last Edited: 19th June 2010

SHOUT ABOUT IT!

If you are holding a community event and would like to let the village know about it, please drop an e-mail to clerk@stokenchurch.org.uk with details of the event, the time and its location and this will be placed on the website.

Last Edited: 3rd July 2010

HIRE YOUR HALL

If you are looking for a venue for a children's party, wedding reception, anniversary or birthday party etc why not consider Longburrow Hall.

Competitively priced at £8 per hour for parishioners, with good facilities, large car park, superb kitchen, crockery, cutlery etc.

Further details are in the Parish Council Services section of this website or contact the Bookings Secretary , Helen Daly on 01494 482403

Last Edited: 22nd July 2010