MATTERS ARISING

Wendover Parish Council Page - Matters Arising

View from the Chair

Wendover is a welcoming and a big-hearted place. The environment defenders opposing HS2’s destructive intentions are finding generous local support. It is good to know that people are prepared to put up with hardship and tempest to highlight environmental injustice.

On Saturday 8 February I was involved at the beginning of the WRAP cycle event. I rode a simulated mile on a fiendish “spin” bike, and all without leaving the Manor Waste. Fortunately fitter people than me put in more than the 2500 miles required to travel from Conflict to Community, the distance from Aleppo to Wendover, and in doing so raised over £9000 towards the resettlement of a Syrian refugee family and to help support them as they become part of our village community.

The Parish Council grants committee has recently considered applications for financial support from local organisations that are active and important in village life. We take pride in being able to help our community through grants and look forward to the future impact they will bring to Wendover.

You might by now have discovered the display screen that beams out its cheerful community messages from the Clock Tower window. It is all part of the Parish Council’s drive to keep you all informed about events and activities. Currently we’re featuring the Community Awards. Thank you to those who got involved and nominated someone for the work they do in the community. An awards panel will now get together and go through the nominations received for each category. The winners will be honoured at the Annual Parish Meeting on 30 April 2020. We hope to see you there!

Tom Walsh

Wendover Parking Review

The Clerk has been in discussions with the District Councillors and Transport for Bucks to provide a workable solution for the parking issues which frustrate many Wendover residents. The main areas of focus are: Vinetrees, Dobbins Lane, Chiltern Road, Perry Street and Little Hampden Close; however, this may be extended dependant of feedback received from residents. The road layout along Tring Road adjacent to Andrew Gardner will also be in scope for the project.

Funding has been agreed for Transport for Bucks to support the Parish Council in conducting an initial consultation with residents to establish what restrictions are best suited to their locations. The results will be reviewed with Transport for Bucks and feedback provided to the residents including the recommended solution and time frames to have the work completed.

It’s anticipated the consultation will commence during March with an aim to have all the works completed before the end of the year.

Councillors Elections

2020 is going to be a year for change! The Unitary Council will commence on 1 April and Council elections will be held during May. Wendover Parish Council recognises the elections as a great opportunity to recruit residents who have a passion for Wendover. We’re looking for a cross section of individuals, with varying skills, who are willing to dedicate a few hours per month towards developing ideas, supporting projects and championing issues to ensure Wendover remains a great place to work and live. If you’re interested, please contact the Clerk in the Clock Tower for more detailed information on how to become a Local Councillor.

Free tap water at the Clock Tower

Wendover Parish Council recently joined the #refillrevolution ! You can now fill up your reusable bottle with free tap water at the Clock Tower during office hours. You can also refill at Tangled, The Red Lion Hotel, Costa and Little Italy at Wendover Station. Save money, stay hydrated and help prevent plastic pollution at source. Get the Refill app to find your nearest station today. Is your business thirsty for change? Join the Refill Revolution and sign up as a Refill Scheme to help your community find a positive solution to plastic pollution. Visit https://refill.org.uk/ for more info.