Spring Common Clear Up
Monday, March 6th, 2017A fantastic turnout of around 80 volunteers turned up on a sunny, Saturday morning for the village spring clean-up. Helpers included Chesham Bois brownies/girl guides, pupils from The Beacon School and local residents. Despite the very muddy paths of the Common and the woods, we collected over 20 bags of rubbish. It was especially good to see so many young […] [Read full article…]
Neighbourhood Watch
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017South Bucks District Council and Chiltern District Council are actively promoting new and revitalised Neighbourhood Watch Schemes, especially in areas which have experienced incidents of recent burglary. If you are interested about getting involved in Neighbourhood Watch then contact Community Safety on 01494 586535 or email communitysafety@chiltern.gov.uk Click here for more info [Read full article…]
Safe Place Scheme
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017By enlisting the help of local businesses and organisations the scheme provides a safe haven for vulnerable residents when they are out in their communities. The local providers of the scheme give reassurance to vulnerable people and their families and carers so that they have a safe way to alert someone of a potential risk […] [Read full article…]
The Great British Spring Clean: Sat 4th March
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017Chesham Bois Parish Council are backing a new nationwide campaign ‘The Great British Spring Clean’ which aims to get half a million people out and about cleaning up their local communities in March 2017. Our event will take place on Saturday 4th March at 10.00am. All equipment will be provided. Please join us for an […] [Read full article…]
Speed Monitor Data & Analysis
Monday, February 6th, 2017Speed Monitoring Chesham Bois Parish Council is committed to maintaining road safety for all users and invested in a speed monitoring sign to make drivers aware of the speed they are travelling at. The sign has been in use since January 2016 in North Road and Bois Lane and a summary of the data is […] [Read full article…]
Remembrance Parade 2016
Sunday, November 13th, 2016On a sunny November morning several hundred residents turned out to remember those who died and suffered in the two World Wars, especially those from the Parish. Following a service at St Leonards Church, the parade, led by the Chesham All Girls Band, marched up Bois Lane to the War Memorial. Ex-servicemen and women, Scouts, Guide, […] [Read full article…]
Remembrance Day Parade
Monday, October 24th, 2016The annual Remembrance Day parade will take place on Sunday 13th November, culmination in a service at the War Memorial. Details here. [Read full article…]
Ash Dieback
Monday, October 24th, 2016Regrettably, signs of ‘ash dieback’, also known as Chalara, have been identified in an area of the Common, where there are a large number of mature ash trees. The Council is working with the Chiltern Woodlands Project to try to prevent the spread of the fungus. [Read full article…]
Autumn Common & Village Clear Up
Monday, September 19th, 2016Around 50 local residents, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and members of the Women’s Institute volunteered an hour of their time to pick litter across Chesham Bois. Amongst the rubbish, was a really exciting find of an old security box with family papers, which we have managed to return to its rightful owners. [Read full article…]