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A355 Traffic Survey – the results are in…

As a result of concerns raised by residents during 2019, the Parish Council commissioned Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB) to conduct a traffic survey on the A355. Having received the raw data from TfB Graham Thomas, a resident, kindly agreed to review the data and produce a user friendly summary that could be shared with all residents. The Parish Council would like to thank Mr Thomas for his help on this project and presents his summary below.

https://farnhamroyal-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/FRPC-Traffic-survey-summary-v2.pdf

The Parish Council has discussed the volume of traffic, type of vehicles and speed of vehicles on the A355 many times with local county councillors and this dialogue will continue but county councillors advise that given that the road is a main ‘A’ road the installation of physical traffic calming measures is unlikely. Their latest recommendation is to ensure that factors effecting the condition of the road such as road surface and drainage maintenance should be a focus.

In a effort to tackle speeding in the villages, last year the Parish Council tried to relaunch the Community Speedwatch initiative in partnership with Thames Valley Police. A meeting was held which was attended by some residents but unfortunately when it came to the mandatory training session, only Parish Councillors took part and the scheme cannot run successfully without more volunteers. Although the scheme is currently suspended due to Covid19 restrictions, the Parish Council would very much like to use this valuable resource and is therefore asking again for volunteers. If you are able to help please email the Clerk at clerk@farnhamroyal-pc.gov.uk to register your interest.

The Farnhams Support Group

If you are in urgent need of help there is a team of local volunteers who will try to assist you with…

  • Picking up urgent shopping items and prescriptions
  • Help setting up online shopping and services
  • Posting mail
  • A friendly phone call
  • Urgent supplies

Members of the team have volunteered to be responsible for roads in Farnham Common, Farnham Royal and Hedgerley. If you require help please contact one of the following members who will be able to assist you:

  • Richard 07798 872231
  • Adrian 07976 244558
  • David 07965 939540
  • Paul 07768 553793

If you would like to join the volunteers please click here https://bit.ly/33CQvgs

Farnham Royal Parish Council is endeavouring to support our local community during this emergency.

Closure Dates for August 2019

The Parish Council Office will be closed on the following dates whilst the Clerk is on holiday:

  • Monday 5 August
  • Wednesday 7 August
  • Friday 9 August
  • Monday 12 August – Friday 16 August
  • Friday 30 August

On these dates, emails will not be read and the answerphone will not be listened to.

The Clerk will deal with your query or concern upon her return but in the case of an emergency please contact the Chairman, Paul Rowley on 07768 553793.

Fix Highways and Rights of Way problems with an online reporting tool

New technology means you can now let your fingers do the walking with a tool to report damage an obstructions on Buckinghamshire’s Highways, Public Footpaths, Bridleways and Byways.

And a few taps on your smartphone or computer is all it takes to log a problem on the new Bucks Council problem reporting system.

Report a Highways issue – Roads, footways, traffic lights and street lights issues.

Report and track a Rights of Way issue – Public footpaths, bridleways or byways issues.

The reporting tool is available by clicking on: https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/transport-and-roads/report-a-highways-problem/

To report an issue, you will need to log in and then select the ‘Report an issue’ menu item. If it is your first time, you will need to register.

Office Closure – February 2019

The Parish Council Office will be closed from Monday 18 February 2019 to Friday 22 February 2019 (inclusive) whilst the Clerk is on holiday.

During this time, emails will not be read and the answerphone will not be listened to.

In an emergency please contact the Chairman, Paul Rowley on 07768 553793.

Office Closure for the Festive Season

The Parish Council Office will be closed from 12.00 noon on Monday 24 December 2018 until 10.00am on Wednesday 2 January 2019.

During this time, emails will not be read and the answerphone will not be listened to.

In an emergency please contact the Chairman, Paul Rowley, on 07768 553793.

 

Car Park Referendum

Are you in favour of the Parish Council paying to reinstate first half hour free parking at Broadway Car Park, and for each household contributing to the cost?

As announced at the Parish Council meeting on 22 October 2018, the results are as follows:

Yes: 410
No: 78
Total: 488

Eight spoilt voting cards were also received. These had either been amended to change the question before voting or both boxes had been ticked. In addition, four voting cards were received late.

South Bucks District Council advised that the Parish has a total of 2,535 houses and unfortunately the valid votes received did not reach the 20% threshold for the referendum. As a result, the Parish Council is not able to take this proposal further.

It is clear, however, that there is strong support for change in respect of the car park and as such the Parish Council is keen to explore other options in order to support local residents and shops.

The Parish Council has learnt from this process and acknowledges that posters should have been put up earlier and that improving communication channels with residents is crucial as the use of the Farnhams Magazine does not seem to have worked this time. The wish to improve communication is key in the decision taken in September 2018 to launch a Parish Council Facebook page and this is expected to happen in the next few weeks.

The Parish Council has been asked why voting cards were not placed in shops and the library etc. It was important for the integrity of the process that the delivery of voting cards was controlled to ensure households were completing only one and that they were only completed by the residents who would experience the increase in Council Tax.

Clerk to the Parish Council
24 October 2018

Community Governance Review

South Bucks District Council is currently undertaking a Community Governance Review for Denham, Farnham Royal and Stoke Poges.
This is in response to requests received by the Council to review the electoral arrangements for those parish areas.
The review will focus on:
• Council size – the number of Councillors to be elected to the Council
• Warding arrangements – the number, size and naming of electoral wards
Have your say:
The Council is carrying out a consultation and invites comments from local residents and stakeholders to help inform the review.
Further information is available via: www.southbucks.gov.uk/cgr2018.

 

Community Governance Review Poster

Vacancy For a Councillor

Owing to the resignation of Mr. William Baker a vacancy has arisen for the role of councillor on Farnham Royal Parish Council. The notice of vacancy has been put up today and a copy is below.

Unless a poll is called for within 14 working days the Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.

The Council now has three vacancies and if you wish to stand as a councillor or would like to know more about the positions please contact the Clerk on 01753 648497 or email: clerk@farnhamroyal-pc.gov.uk.

Vacancy Notice

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