The Parish Council have engaged a conservation specialist to clean and restore the War Memorial. The cleaning process will involve the application of a masonry biocide this week to speed up the removal of biological growths, prior to the physical reduction during week commencing 28th October. During this process, part of the War Memorial will be wrapped in plastic to prevent the rain washing off the biocide. Once this process is complete, the War Memorial will be steam-cleaned and the lettering will be repainted where it is fading.

The War Memorial will be looking its best in time for the Remembrance Service on Sunday 10th November. We look forward to seeing many of you there.

Buckinghamshire Council have launched a survey to hear residents’ views on which services should be prioritised in their budget for the next year, and what residents think about Buckinghamshire Council’s plans for how next year’s budget should be spent. Please use the link below to give your views:

Money Matters: Have your say on Buckinghamshire Council’s spending priorities for 2025 to 2026 – Your Voice Bucks – Citizen Space

We have been advised by Buckinghamshire Council that Holloway Lane will be affected by a temporary partial road closure from 20th to 24th September while Affinity Water carry out repairs to the main in the carriageway.

The new government has published a public consultation about its proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The deadline to respond is 11.45pm on Tuesday, 24th September 2024.

The consultation proposes a number of important changes to national planning rules, for example how local housing need is calculated and on development in the Green Belt. For Buckinghamshire, the consultation proposes a housing need figure of 4,122 homes per year, which is 41.5% higher than the figure derived from the existing government formula for calculating housing need.

Chesham Bois Parish Council and Buckinghamshire Council will be responding to the consultation and individuals may wish to do so. Responses can be submitted using the link below:

Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The Parish Council will be holding an Open Day at Chesham Bois Burial Ground on Saturday 14th September, 2pm to 4 pm. All are welcome to come along and meet the team. The chapel will be open to visitors and light refreshments will be served.

As part of the Open Day we will be holding a Memorial Service in our newly refurbished chapel at 2.30 pm. This non-denominational service will be held by a local celebrant. Local families who have been recently bereaved have been invited to attend. The service will also be open to visitors on the day.

We look forward to meeting you

Please note Holloway Lane will be subject to a road closure from 8 am and 5 pm on 5th – 6th September for resurfacing works.