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December 2018 Buckden Parish Council
Buckden Parish Council News...
Vacancy for Councillor
Unfortunately the Council is losing the services of Peter Eme-
leus because of the pressure of work and family commit-
ments. His resignation means that there is a vacancy on the
Council. The Council can now co-opt a new member and
would welcome applications from interested residents. Please
contact the Clerk or Chairman if you would like to be consid-
ered.
School Zebra Crossing
The Council has been successful in its efforts to obtain a Zebra
Crossing between the school and the green on Mill Road. The
County Council has formally posted a Notice of Intent to in-
stall the crossing. We hope that this will greatly enhance the
safety of parents and children at the busy times of the school
day.
Allotments
The Parish Council Allotment Advisory Working Group has
been working hard to improve the facilities at the allotments.
There are now vacant plots. If you are interested please con-
tact the Parish Clerk. If the vacant plots cannot be filled by
residents from Buckden, Stirtloe and Diddington they will be
offered to the residents of Southoe at a slightly higher rent
than that paid by local residents.
Lucks Lane
The Council continues to work with the HDC and the develop-
er’s agents to achieve the best results for the proposed devel-
opment of 180 houses. The views of residents have been tak-
en into account in the Council’s comments on the Design
Code and we shall continue to make our views clear during
the period leading to the Planning Application Detailed Pro-
posals. By the time you read this, the Council will have had a
meeting with the developer’s agents, Pegasus, and we will
report back on this in the January edition.
Budget
Details of the Council’s debate on the budget are contained in
the minutes of its meeting on 13th November. This is a worry-
ing time for local Councils especially when the County Council
is proposing to cut back on the services it provides. This may
mean that Town and Parish Councils may need to take on
extra responsibilities. In its budget proposal to the District
Council, the Parish Council proposed that its contribution to
the Council tax bill be increased by 30p a week for a Band D
house.
Neighbourhood Plan
At the time of writing, 15th November over 300 responses
have been received to the Questionnaire. Our target is to ex-
ceed 500. The responses received to date are largely from the
over 45s in the village and we would welcome more input
from the younger residents. This is your opportunity to influ-
ence how the village will develop
over the next two decades. Please
let us know your views. You can
complete the questionnaire by
www.buckdenparishcouncil.org.uk or by contacting the Clerk
for a paper copy.
The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 th
December at 7.30p. The meeting includes a 15-minute open
forum for residents to ask questions but please apply in
writing for a 3- minute slot prior to the meeting.
Planning meetings, if required, will be held on Tuesday 27th
November and Tuesday 11th December at 7.00pm.
Our new Clerk, Ramune Mimiene, can be reached at:
clerk@buckdenparishcouncil.org.uk or on (01480) 819407.
Any questions or comments on this report can be addressed to the Parish Clerk to Buckden Parish Council, Buckden Village Hall,
Burberry Road, Buckden PE19 5UY. Telephone (01480) 819407; Email clerk@buckdenparishcouncil.org.uk Do not forget our
website at www.buckdenparishcouncil.org.uk
Buckden Neighbourhood Plan
Are you worried about development?
Help us plan the future of our village.
We need your input!
Buckden Parish Council is producing a Neighbourhood Plan.
This is critical for the future of our village.
It will help us influence future planning applications.
Please go on line at www.buckdenparishcouncil.org.uk and
complete the questionnaire. Paper copies are available in the
Village Hall, local shops and hotels. If necessary, call 07557
025241 and we will arrange to deliver one to you.
What a neighbourhood plan does:
• Sets out planning policies for the village and allows the
local community to specify what they expect for the
future.
• Written by the local community, NOT the Local Plan-
ning Authority
• Local planning authorities and planning inspectors
must take account of the plan
• It has statutory recognition
It will include:
• Required improvements to infrastructure e.g. roads,
rail, public transport
• Meeting village needs for affordable, sustainable hous-
ing for young and old
• Meeting village needs in education and medical care
• Improvements e.g. public spaces, amenities and cycle
paths
• Protection of wild life, historic buildings, open spaces
• Preserving Buckden as a village community
• Long term sustainable development for current and
future generations