The HS2 Mobile Visitor Centre will be in the Memorial Hall car park on Tuesday 31st May 2022 10am to 3pm.

Drop in to hear the latest information on current works and representatives there to answer questions.

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AGM QUAINTON SPORTS CLUB - TENNIS SECTION 

We would like to invite all members and potential members to our AGM Wednesday 13th April 2022 George and Dragon Coffee Shop 8pm Meet in the George and Dragon pub from 7.30 for complimentary drink

More details about the tennis club can be found HERE

The Quaintwood Players will be performing on 10th 11th and 12th March. For more details visit their website at:

https://www.quaintwoodplayers.co.uk/

The Regulation 16 Public Consultation on the proposed Modifications to the Quainton Neighbourhood Plan has commenced managed by Buckinghamshire Council.

To see the consultation documents and how to comment, please click on the following link:

Bucks Council Your Voice page

The December issue of Quainton News has a voting slip on the question whether an application to have the Quainton Beacon in place all year should be submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.

The planning case can be viewed by Clicking Here

The confirmation letter is shown below sent to the Quainton Community Orchard and Meadow Group

Dear Claire, We are delighted to confirm your Jubilee tree planting has been uploaded to The Queen's Green Canopy (QGC) map. Please find attached your QGC virtual plaque, which we invite you to share on social media using the hashtag #QueensGreenCanopy or #plantatreeforthejubilee to encourage others across the UK to get involved. Please follow our digital channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where we will be sharing Jubilee tree plantings throughout the official planting season, which is from October to March. With your planting complete, it is important to take care of your trees to give them the best chance of flourishing. Our Protect page features all the information you need to ensure your planting flourishes. Thank you for your contribution to this special initiative, which we hope will inspire countless others. With your support we are creating a greener UK and a legacy in honour of The Queen's leadership of the nation, which will benefit future generations. Yours sincerely, The Queen's Green Canopy

The parish council hopes there will be as many attendees as possible at the forthcoming meeting with HS2 and their contractor EKFB particularly in regards to the new Station Road re-alignment and new road.
A paper outlining the parish council's position and the issues that need to be raised with HS2 can be viewed on the HS2 Information page - click here

Information on how to purchase tickets in advance or on the night, please click here for Quainton News

Quainton PC Bonfire & Fireworks Night Returns with a Whizz, Pop and Bang! *** Saturday 6th November *** 6pm on The Green *** Tickets £5 per head, under 5s free ***

After the stormy 'loss-making' night of 2019 and obvious cancellation in 2020, we're so happy to be back, and this year we have something very special indeed!

We welcome Illusion Fireworks, who are the British Firework Champions and British Musical Firework Champions! Before the fireworks dance into the Quainton sky, we'll have the traditional village green bonfire. To put the event back on its feet and make it a continued success, we really need you all to set the date and come along on Saturday 6th November.

Ticket prices will be £5 per person, with under 5s free. As usual, there are food stalls, including the usual BBQ raising money for the Sports Club, and Rocket Fuel beer and mulled wine, proceeds of which will go towards the school PTA.

We can’t run this event on our own, so if you are interested in helping out on the night, please let us know! All help is gratefully received. Email us:

quainton.bonfire.fireworks@gmail.com

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Grendon Underwood Parish Council have issued a press statement on the proposed Mega Prison plans at Springhill.

Read Press Release Here

Zoom Call Details 21 July

We are delighted to announce that we have been elected as unitary councillors for the Great Brickhill Ward, of which Quainton Parish is a part.

As we made clear during our campaigning, we are keen to actively support your residents and the Parish Council.

The Great Brickhill ward covers a wide area, so we believe the best way of serving you is for one of us to act as the primary contact for most day-to-day matters. Iain Macpherson, who has been active within the village during the last twelve months, will act in this capacity for Quainton.

We should emphasise that all three of us are accessible, as and when required on major issues, providing the weight of the full team. We will also engage our Member of Parliament when required.

We hope that you will find this a useful arrangement and we look forward to serving you over the next four years.

Yours sincerely,

PhilGomm

philip.gomm@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

JillyJordan

Jilly.Jordan@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

IainMacpherson

Iain.Macpherson@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Wanted – Four new Parish Councillors for Quainton. Can you help?

Why? – The new Parish Council takes office on 10th May. Only three councillors were returned and we need to co-opt four others to bring the Council up to its normal size.

Sort of things we get involved in

What do I need to do?

If you could make a difference or add something new to Quainton Parish we invite you to apply for Quainton Parish Council! You would have to get involved, gather opinions from your peers, deliver improvement and work as a team

Who do I need to apply to?

The parish clerk, email: parishclerk@quainton.org.uk

telephone 01296 651354

Details of election and nomination process below:

Click Here

Click on information below from HS2 contractor EKFB regarding abnormal loads coming through the village between 20 October and 29 October.

EKFB Notice to Residents

At the October meeting of the Parish Council we noted and discussed the many communications from residents expressing concern about speeding and heavy goods traffic and the consequential danger to pedestrians and other motorists, plus alleged damage by passing vehicles to several older properties, chiefly in Strand/Lower Street area.

While the Parish Council does not have all the answers, or the necessary powers or finance to make substantial changes, we discussed the following:

Parking in Lower Street, particularly during school drop off and pick up times

Action: Danny Fahy PCSO will visit the school and discuss its Travel Plan in the hope of encouraging walking to school, parking away from Lower Street, staggered times for entering and leaving school etc.

SLOW warning signs near the school on Lower Street
Action: Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB) have been approached and confirm the refreshment of the signs is already programmed.

Speeding
The use of a mobile Speed Indication Device on The Strand and Lower Street (and other areas of the village)
Action: TfB has to approve any sites where poles to hold the SID may be used and a meeting has been arranged for October half term

Action: County Councillor Scott Raven hopes to secure professional advice from Buckinghamshire Council for the Parish Council in its determination to secure additional appropriate traffic calming measures.

20mph zones
Action: Bring to the attention of advisory meeting with TfB.

Drainage issues in The Strand
Action: Combine a site visit arranged to look at Winwood Drive with pursuing problems in The Strand. Provisional meeting arranged

Resurfacing The Strand and parts of Lower Street
Drainage and any other utility works must be completed before resurfacing of The Strand

Damage to older properties close to the road
Action: Contact details for the relevant department of Buckinghamshire Council and HS2 to be given to residents

Access the virtual exhibition room to find out more about the Station Road works

Due to COVID-19 HS2 contractor Fusion are unable to hold a community information event near to you, so have published the information in a virtual exhibition room. This allows you to navigate around, read and interact with information boards about the works, leave your feedback and sign up to attend one of the online webinars that will be delivered by the project team working on Station Road.

Click here to see the online information

Join the webinars to find out more about the Station Road works

Fusion will also be holding two webinars in October to share information about highways works on Station Road.At both events a team of specialists will provide a presentation and will be available to answer questions during a Q&A session.

Please register here to join the Station Road, Quainton webinars. These webinars will be held on:

• Thursday 15 October 2020 (6pm to 7pm)
• Thursday 29 October 2020 (2pm to 3pm)

If you have a question about HS2 or their works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk.

The inspection period for the public to inspect the parish council's Annual Governance and Accountability return will commence on 13th July and end 24th August.

To view the full notice and all financial information click on the link below;

Click Here