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There’s still time to tell us your thoughts on the proposed development of 180 new homes in Buckden.
As reported last month, Buckden Parish Council has received notice of a speculative outline planning application
to build approximately 180 new homes adjacent to Buckden. It is proposed that the estate would be built in the
fields behind The Osiers and Springfield Close, with the access in Lucks Lane just after the Springfield Close
junction.
At the point of writing, over 60 households in Buckden and Stirtloe have taken the trouble to contact us with their
views. The Parish Council is still very keen to hear residents' views on this proposed application. Please tell us
what you think by writing to the Parish Clerk at the address below (no phone calls, please) or e-mailing:
fc.shirley@btinternet.com
Please note that a public meeting may be called once the planning application has been received. This
may be at short notice. Please keep an eye out for details.
Some households, but not all, have received information from the proposed developer. We consider that such an
application would affect all of our community. If you wish to see the proposed developer’s publicity, details can be
found at:
www.your-views.co.uk/buckden
Parish Council Photographic Competition
A reminder about our photo competition, which is part of the Festival Weekend - the categories are:
1.
Black and White
2. Heritage
3. Speed
The age groups are: 1-Up to 10 years, 2-11-16 years, 3-Over 16 years.
Remember that there is a small financial
prize for the winner of each category.
Pollution Watch
Anglian Water are looking have launched a new campaign called
“Pollution Watch”.
It is about ensuring we all
Spot
,
Report
and
Stop
sewage pollution incidents as quickly as possible and minimise the impact to the
environment. Anglian Water is seeking our help to look after rivers and waterways. If you see any problems, con-
tact the Pollution Hotline on
03457 145 145
Any questions or comments on this report can be addressed to the Parish Clerk John Chase, 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
The next meeting of the
Parish Council, including a 15 minute Public Forum will be held on Tuesday 12th April
2016 starting at 7.30pm
in the Village Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and raise any
Buckden related issues.
If required, the
Parish Council’s Planning Committee
will meet on
Tuesday 12th and Tuesday 26th April
starting at 7pm
. Agendas for the meetings are posted on the Parish Council notice boards not later than
the Saturday preceding the meeting
Unveiling of the commemorative paving stone for Captain John Green VC on 1
st
July 2016.
We can feel very proud that Buckden was the birthplace of Captain Green, a member of the Royal Army
Medical Corps, who was awarded a VC posthumously following his outstanding bravery on the first day of
the Battle of the Somme in 1916. A commemorative paving stone for Captain Green will be unveiled on 1
st
July 2016, exactly one hundred years after it was awarded.
The Parish Council would like to invite all residents to attend the commemorative event. Medals may
be worn. This will begin at 11 a.m. at the Green Memorial on the High St, opposite the pedestrian en-
trance to The Towers. We will then proceed to the war memorial in St Mary’s churchyard, where the
stone will be unveiled.