A reminder that dogs are not permitted within the playground area regardless of whether they are on or off a lead. 

Want to help improve your local area?

The North West Chilterns (NWC) Community Board is working hard to bring together the council, groups, organisations and residents to look at local issues and find ways of improving them together.

Unfortunately due to the rapid rise of Covid nationwide and in our Area, Transport Initiatives have informed the Parish Council that their members will not be doing a face to face Drop - In Event on Longwick Transport Vision on Friday 23rd July as they need to keep their members safe.

However, at such short notice the Parish Council have decided to go ahead with the event but as a visual display where you will be able to see what has been suggested, and either add your new ideas via a QR code which can downloaded on your mobile from the panel display or via a paper Questionnaire. The Parish Council will scan back the replies to our Consultant.

For those of you who are unable to attend tomorrow we have provided an online survey link: Please see attached file and for the questionnaire a url
https://tinyurl.com/274ynzck..
We do look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

Thank you

The Parish Council have employed a transport consultant to prepare a Transport Vision for Longwick and the surrounding hamlets within the parish.

Following the questionnaire many of you filled in earlier in the year and the discussion groups some of you attended, come and find out what the consultants have proposed to overcome the traffic and transport issues in the parish.

An informal drop-in consultation for local residents and businesses will be held at

Longwick School on Friday 23^rd July 1.30-4pm and 5-7.30pm

Come and see us, chat to the people working on this task, ask questions and let us know what you think. What you see is not set in stone and you still have an opportunity to influence the outcome.

It is likely that there will be no official COVID restrictions in place on that day but please could you still wear a mask and observe the current physical distancing rules as not everyone will have been vaccinated.

If you are not able to attend an online version of the exhibition will be available on the Parish Council website near the time along with a form to let you tell us your comments.

If you would like to discuss the above or for more information please contact Councillor Valerie McPherson v.mcpherson@longwickcumilmer.org.uk

National Small Charity Week(14-19 June) celebrates and raises awareness of the essential work carried out by small charities in Buckinghamshire. It also offers them the opportunity to participate in training at both a national and local level to equip them with information and skills to overcome challenges and to thrive.

With four out of five charitable organisations in the county considered small (annual income of under £100,000), the vast majority of Bucks not-for-profits have been hit hard by the pandemic which has restricted income generation while driving up demand for services.

If you work or volunteer for a Bucks voluntary organisation which needs help, local charity Community Impact Bucks supports groups at all stages of their development from getting started, to developing policies and procedures, and securing funds and volunteers through online resources, training and events, and one-to-one tailored advice. To find out how the Community Impact Bucks team could help, read its Small but Mighty blog which also gives details on how to receive weekly updates on new funds and resources.

There is a locker at the playing fields by the MUGA which contains a net and assembly instructions for games that can be played on this Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).

The Yellow lines have been laid out for tennis, White for 5 a side football, and Red for basketball. The net can also be positioned for badminton or volleyball.

To use the net please contact v.mcpherson@longwickcumilmer.org.uk or call 07815 144691 to obtain the code to the locker.

After use please replace it in the locker as you found it.

Longwick cum Ilmer's Annual Parish Meeting and the Monthly Parish Council Meeting have been postponed from Tuesday 20th April 2021 to Wednesday 28th April 2021. This is due to the official mourning period for the Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.The agenda and Zoom details can be found on our website from Monday 19th April 2021.

The Bledlow Household Recycling Centre Community Interest Company has lodged an appeal against the non determination of the following planning application: CM/0002/20- Proposed continuation of the use of the land as a Household Recycling Site as currently consented by planning permission no. CC/3/83- Bledlow Household Recycling Centre, Wigans Lane, Bledlow Ridge. All representations should be made to the Planning Inspectorate by 22nd April 2021 either online: Click for Planning Inspectorate or in writing to : Neil Devereux The Planning Inspectorate Room3C Eagle Temple Quay House 2 The Square Bristol BS1 6PN Appeal reference: APP/PO430/W/21/3266409 We look forward to you submitting a representation of support for this facility to re-open. If you have any questions, please email: contactbrhrccic@gmail.com

Please see files below for the consultation on Maggie's Solar Farm

Please see below link for the Notice of Elections

Well done to all the children who entered our Competition to draw / design a Poster on Reducing Speeding in the Village and Hamlets. We were overwhelmed with all the entries, they were fantastic. Winners have been contacted and all children who entered received a prize.

MAKE A CHANGE BECOME A COUNCILLOR

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is calling on all community heroes to step up and become a local (parish and town) Councillor at the 2021 elections.

What do Councillors do?

Local Councillors are the champions of their community who invest time in local projects and issues to the benefit of residents and the neighborhood. Councillors attend to local needs of residents, local groups and businesses, make decisions on local services, collaborate with district and borough councils to adhere to local needs, and progress vital projects to invest in the future of the community.

What do councils do?

Councils lead on community services such as allotments, footpaths, public seating and litter bins, but also larger projects such as the running of local transport, leisure services, youth services and climate change initiatives. These activities are funded by a local tax, called a precept which is determined by the council.

How long does it take?

NALC's Local Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside, on average, three hours a week for council work. Council work often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking to local groups and bodies on behalf of the council.

Can I stand for election?

You must be:

• A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth, or the European Union

• 18 years of age or older

For further information contact clerk@longwickcumilmer.org.uk 

Longwick-cum-Ilmer Parish Council are running a competition for all children who live in the Parish between the ages of 3-11 years to design a hand drawn A4 poster and a photo submitted or created on a computer. The theme is: Reducing Speeding in the Village and Hamlets.

The Parish Council will judge the entries and prizes will be awarded in the following categories: 3-5, 6-8, & 9-11 years. Each category will have a 1st, 2nd & runner up prize in the form of an Amazon e-gift card which will be sent direct to the parents email address.

Please send your entry into Val by Saturday 20 February including the following information : Name of child, age, and email address .

Email: v.mcpherson@longwickcumilmer.org.uk

The winners will be informed by Monday 22 February.

All design posters will be displayed around the Village and Hamlets.

Buckinghamshire Council has launched their Proud of Bucks awards which include an award that will be local to community boards. There will be 16 Local Community Impact Awards and the board chairmen will be asked to be involved in shortlisting the nominations that come in for that award for their board area to go to the judging panel.You can see the press release Click here

The Parish Council intends to do all it can for its Parish for the duration of this Coronavirus outbreak.

  Click here for a page of useful information and contacts for use during these difficult times.

CLICK HERE

Data protection and Coronavirus

CLICK HERE

Neighbourhood Plan CLICK HERE

Hard copies available to view at WDC offices High Wycombe.

Buckinghamshire County Council is about to launch a new Rights of Way reporting system which will allow members of the public to log and track their Rights of Way problems online.

Using the new online system, path volunteers can also sign up to carry out minor Rights of Way tasks and agree to undertake path surveys.

This link provides details on how to report a Rights of Way Problem to the County Council:-

https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/

services/environment/public-rights-of-way/report-a-rights-of-way-issue/

Bin collections normal service resumed. Food Waste and Cardboard now being collected. Please flatten cardboard boxes and reduce to a manageable size

All Household Recycling Centres open but strict rules apply, click on link below to see the rules and opening times.

https://www.chiltern.gov.uk/waste/update

Please click here to view the COVID-19 coronavirus notice:

Click here

Please click here to examine the Annual Governance Return for 2019/20 which has been reviewed and approved by Council for submission to external Auditors. This notice is available for 30 working days for public scrutiny effective from the date of posting. Any queries please contact the Parish Clerk