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Long Crendon Greening Campaign Invites you to Launch Meeting

A small number of Long Crendon residents are setting up a voluntary campaign for Long Crendon. Our aim is to take the hugely successful campaign started in Petersfield, Hampshire, and introduce it to Long Crendon. To date, the campaign has spread to 200 towns and villages across the South East and beyond where it has been welcomed enthusiastically and has already begun to make measurable differences to individuals and communities in terms of environmental and monetary savings.

To read more click on the following link or read on the events section of the website.

Installation of new footway/cycleway

As a result of the new roundabout at LC industrial estate, a sum of £100,000 has been agreed with the developer to be put towards footway/cycleway improvements between LC and Thame.

This decision is following a lot of discussion between landowners to try and aquire land to faciliate the extra width required to carry out this installation. The discussions were unsuccessful and this decision has been reached following a number of inspections by various departments to find the best way forward for all parties.

At present the footpath is on the right hand side of the road, leaving the square down to Motty Mead Farm and then crosses over the B4011 and continues against the hedge row to the bus stop at the golf range. The footpath then crosses over again and run along the hedge row to Thame Mead Farm and continues along the Old Thame Road which is now closed off to the A418 Oxford Road which pedestrians have to cross to go into Thame.

Constraints
The placement of telegraph poles carrying cables for utilitity services have dictated the need to cross the B4011 several times. The available width of road outside Motty Mead Farm prevents the installation of a pedestrian refuge. The bus stops at the golf range have also prevented a pedestrian refuge. A418 Oxford Road had no pedestrian refuge at this crossing point due to safety issues. This area is unlit, has high speeds of traffic and is wide enough for traffic overtaking. The hedge row adjacent to footway prevents a suitable width for a shared usage and lack of maintenance by the land owners continually reduces the current width for pedestrians.

Proposed Scheme
The intension is to install a new footpath 1.5 metres wide from the bus stop along the same side to the bridge, where due to road layout and safety barrier reduces to a width of 1.1 metres until the crossing point for the service station.

The crossing point will be 1.2 metres wide with flush kerbs for disabled users. The footpath will then cross the access road for the station and continue along the road edge where possible (due to a lighting column the footpath will be diverted behind column for short period with a barrier placed for safety due to open ditch), then come back towards the kerb line to connect up with the existing crossing points at the roundabout on the a418 and onto to Thame.

Please see maps with the routes indicated.
Black line is existing route.
Red line is suggested route.

We would welcome your thoughts on this proposed plan. Please email us with your comments to longcrendonpc@btinternet.com

Planning Meeting 21st June will consider application from Long Crendon Baptist Church.

The planning Committee will be meeting on Monday 21st June 2010 in Church House, High Street at 19.30.
Due to the public interest in this application 10/00904/APP Erection of single storey side extension and first floor rear extension submitted by the L C B C the plans will be available from 19.00 for viewing.

Anonymous Letter

A fraudulent and defamatory letter circulated by an anonymous writer.

Vacancy for Councillor

Notice of a Casual Vacancy in the Office of Parish Councillor due to a resignation.

PC Dean Kingham and PCSO Suzan Jones win Awards

PC Dean Kingham, who has only been in his post for 17 months, was awarded the Buckinghamshire community police officer of the year award, whilst PCSO Suzan Jones has been named PCSO of the year in Buckinghamshire for the work and support she provides to the local schools and youth centre.

Garage Sale 12th June

There will be a garage sale (x2) with a lot of household items to be sold.

Sale is at 10-12.12 at 48 Chilton Road.

Parish Council AGM Held 27th May

The Parish Council had their AGM on Thursday 27th May at 7.30 and was well attended.

The council reported back on the achievements for the year and invited all the local clubs to update us on their successes this year. Full details of each club and the parish news is attached.

Bernwood Forest Scout Group raise money for Shelterbox

WELL DONE 1st Bernwood Forest Scout Group

Young people from the Group gave up their time on Saturday 22 May to raise money to go towards buying a SHELTERBOX*. In fact they managed to raise enough money to actually buy one [they are £490 each}. What a wonderful effort - a box has been purchased and shortly the Group will receive the box number and will be able to track it wherever it goes anywhere in the world where there is a need.

Please have a look at www.youngshelterbox.org. for more details of this charity

Planning Submital for LC Baptist Church 10/00904/APP

Long Crendon Baptist Church have submitted their plans to AVDC for the proposed extension to the church.

The full Planning Application details of the proposed scheme can be found on the attached document.

If you wish to follow the progress of the application, you need to look at the AVDC Planning Portal which will contain all subsequent corresepondance regarding the application. Please find the link needed and quote application 10/00904/APP in the bottom box:

View Planning Application - AVDC Website

NEWSLETTER-SPRING 2010

The Spring edition of the Parish Nesletter has been distributed to all households in Long Crendon.
Attached is a copy for all visitors to our website.

Neighbourhood Action Group

Neighbourhood Policing. Newsletter. May edition

Notice of a Casual Vacancy- Councillor

Notice of a Vacancy in Office of Parish Councillor due to a resignation.

Street Lights to be turned off at night? Your views

The Parish Council would like your views as to whether we should turn off the village street lights at night, which would reduce light pollution and our electricity usage.

Please email or write your comments on the attached letter to the Parish Clerk or add your comments to the public discussion forum.

Preservation Society writes to Planning regarding Proposed Baptist Church Development

You will be aware that our Baptist Church is in process of seeking planning permission for work on their church. Because it is proving controversial our views have been sought. In response, we have written to John Byrne - Head of Planning regarding our views. Please see attached a copy of the letter sent.

Baptist Church Proposed Expansion - Opposing Letter from Local Resident with the support of 73 Villagers

A letter addressed and presented to the Parish Council on Monday 12 April 2010 by local resident Cathy Jones. The correspondence was accompanied by 73 signatures from villagers who support the sentiments contained in the letter.

Baptist Church --Planning Developments

A letter addressed to the Parish Council outlining the process followed by the Church Elders since 2008 on the proposed development of the site.
Note that a public exhibition is being held on Saturday 27th March at 10.30 to provide a lot more detail on the design.

Beavers Need Team Leaders or face potential closure

1st BERNWOOD FOREST SCOUT GROUP is growing, in spite of not having its own Headquarters, but currently is in danger of losing one of its sections due to lack of adult leadership. The Beaver Colony [ Beavers age between 6 and 8 years] currently has only one warranted leader and should she be unable to attend, the meeting has to be cancelled. It is a requirement that a warranted leader must be present at every meeting. The Colony is expanding but a second warranted leader is essential to permit this growth or, more important, to ensure the Colony remains open.

The positions required could be on a job share basis, and age is not a barrier. For more details please read the attached document.

Walking News

The first edition of the "Daily Walker" is available for your enjoyment and information.
(G S Dec 2009)

Speed Limit review

The long awaited speed limit review for area 11 has been completed. Many Parish Council's recommendations from the Parish Plan have been included in the proposals for implementation.
We are all invited to make comments objecting to or support for the proposals prior to 5th January 2010 to- lwitney@buckscc.gov.uk
The full review may be viewed by going to Bucks County Council website.
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/transport/area_11.page

Biodiversity News

Read the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Biodiversity Partnership "Autumn 2009 Newsletter"

Business Directory

The Business directory has now been improved so that it is easier to find the service you need. Main category will lead you to specific cluster of topics in sub category. Additionally more entries are adding photo's/logo's and direct links to web sites and emails so that information is more readily available. Any questions please call Richard Thurbon on 201659