West Berkshire Community Planning Update

Streatley Parish Plan Feedback events

On 29^th May, Streatley Parish planning group held their second and final Parish Plan public feedback event.  The event took place at the Streatley Parish Council Assembly.    People were asked to look at the most popular project ideas that have emerged from the various consultations and to choose a project that they would wish to spend the Parish Plan grant from West Berkshire Council on. The one with the most stickers wins!

Other stalls at the event, were run by ; SAS –Streatley Allotment Society, Friends of Streatley Rec. Friends of Streatley Meadow, Heart of Streatley and Goring and Streatley Sustainability Group, and more.  The Draft parish plan now needs to be written up and sent to West Berkshire Council for approval.

Basildon all set to start a refresh of their plan.  After a successful public event to find out if residents are in support of a refresh of Basildons parish plan, members of the new steering group met with Tessa Hall from CCB on the 29^th May to discuss how to carry out the refresh.  At the moment there are 9 people who will lead the process.  They will be exploring new project options and consulting further with the community soon.   Popular topics include;  more use of the village hall,  a pop- up Lower Basildon summer café, more use of St Barts church, Road changes to improve safety,  a new footpath, kids clubs and facilities, affordable housing, a village shop, heritage walks, broadband and mobile coverage and more.