Ecchinswell, Sydmonton and Bishops Green Parish Council
The Parish of Ecchinswell, Sydmonton and Bishops Green comprises Bishops Green and Sydmonton to the north, Brocks Green and Ecchinswell in the middle, and Sydmonton and Ashley Warren to the south. It is a long and narrow parish, bordered by Berkshire at the northern end and the parish of Whitchurch at the southern end.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN REVIEW MEETING
10th SEPTEMBER 6.30pm at BISHOPS GREEN VILLAGE HALL
Most of you will recall that in 2020 a proposal for 400+ houses in Bishops Green created widespread alarm in the community. The Parish Council initiated work on the Neighbourhood Plan in 2021 as a means of ensuring appropriate development in the parish. The plan was “made” 2 years ago in May 2023 via referendum after nearly 2 years of hard work involving many people in the community.
Catesby withdrew their application for 300+ houses and well-advanced work by Sedas on a plan for another 50+ houses seems to be on hold. But they have not failed, nor been rejected by BDBC; they have been withdrawn by the developers which means they could still be resubmitted and the threat could be back.
The parish council believes work should start on an update of our Neighbourhood Plan to maximise its power. This update needs to align with latest National and Borough policies/targets and adjust detail in line with planning decisions made since late 2022. The core principles/elements of the Neighbourhood Plan would be maintained.
We are sending this message as seeking volunteers to help support and work on this update. This is a 12-15 months task as there is a multi-stage process and format.
We are holding a public meeting on Wednesday 10th September at 6.30pm at Bishops Green Village Hall to ask for your help. Please come along and hear about what needs to happen and see if you are able to help. Any time you can spare for this important task would be much appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you on 10th September.
Ecchinswell, Sydmonton & Bishops Green Parish Council
have new contact details:
Telephone 01635 783340
Email addresses:
cllrstamp@esbgpc.co.uk
cllrsadler@esbgpc.co.uk
cllrdebenham@esbgpc.co.uk
cllrparkes@esbgpc.co.uk
cllrhardygiles@esbgpc.co.uk
cllrmonieth@esbgpc.co.uk
clerk@esbgpc.co.uk
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Broadband
A group of residents in the parish have investigated a scheme with the potential to improve broadband speeds for local properties. However, with all the change in grants at DCMS and despite the intest of more than 70 residents, there does not seem to be a near-term opportunity for improvement at a cost that people will want to pay. More information on the news page.