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.

Following the latest government guidance the MUGA and Outdoor Gym Equipment will be closed until further notice.

Full details of the new restrictions can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home

Please note that the playground remains open.

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.

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Data protection and Coronavirus

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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:

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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