CALL FOR ACTION- BY 31 OCTOBER STOP THE ADDITIONAL 500-HOUSE DEVELOPMENT AT OAKLEY FARM (OPPOSITE WATERMILL BRIDGE)
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is proposing in its new local plan to support planning permission for a MASSIVE 500-house development on land at Oakley Farm, Wash Water, adjoining the River Enborne, in addition to the 270-house development at Watermill Bridge. The Council even describes it as “a new suburb to Newbury.” Residents in Highclere, East Woodhay, Wash Common, Enborne Row, Penwood, Woolton Hill, Broad Layings, Horris Hill & Newtown Common will all be hugely impacted if this proposal is not stopped. We, your local representatives on both sides of the River Enborne, urge you to join us in opposing this unwanted development in the countryside. TIMELINE These proposals go to Basingstoke’s Cabinet on 11th November. If approved, they will enter public consultation: Local residents must make their opposition heard now! WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW? Write to Cllr Andy Konieczko, Cabinet member for planning at BDBC and express your objection- an objection guide and email address for your objection is available on www.highclere-pc.gov.uk under Planning If you want to be kept up to date with our campaign, please email: Amy White, Clerk to Highclere Parish Council: [email protected] Together we can stop this development if we act now! Your representatives: Cllr John Izett – Evingar BDBC; Cllr Sam Carr- Evingar BDBC; Cllr Adrian Abbs- West Berks Council; Cllr David Marsh- West Berks Council; Highclere Parish Council; East Woodhay Parish Council
Highclere Advent Calendar
The idea is to have a Christmas Advent Trail around the village of Highclere, starting at the beginning of December leading up to Christmas itself. We are looking for volunteers to decorate a window/porch or similar, which can be viewed from the outside easily and safely by all. 23 are needed – one for every day of December, ending with the crib in Highclere Church on 24th December. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, just something simple, similar to the traditional Advent Calendars you buy from the shops. If it can be lit up all the better. If you are interesting in joining in or would like more information please contact Heather Snipp [email protected] or 01635 254026 or Heather Whitworth [email protected] 01635 254160
Highclere Valley Christmas Fair
9th December 6-11pm 10th December 9am-3pm
Highclere Tractor Run
13th December starting at 16:30 - More details to follow.
Highclere Carol Singing
Thursday 18th December Meet at Mount Close at 18:30, to walk around the village singing Carols, ending at The Red House.