The parish council intends to modify the current Quainton Neighbourhood Plan (QNP)

A Neighbourhood Plan is a community-led framework for guiding the future development and growth of an area. It may contain a vision, aims, planning policies, proposals for protecting the environment, the maintaining of facilities, or allocation of sites for development. It forms part of the local authority Local Plan.

To view the current QNP online go to: Quainton Neighbourhood Plan (QNP) - Quainton Parish Council

The modification will ensure the QNP accords with the new strategic policies and goals of the emerging Buckinghamshire Local Plan.

The modified QNP will seek to ensure any new housing development is in the right place, is of exceptional design, and meets the essential needs of the Quainton community.

The QNP changes will be subject to a formal consultation process where you can have your say on what is proposed, and details of the consultation will be advertised in due course.

In the meantime, you can send your initial views on the proposed modification at:

qnp-consultation@quainton.org.uk

Quainton Parish Council

See notice of an uncontested election for councillors to Quainton Parish Council.

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The notice of elections may be seen here by clicking:

Parish Elections

Unitary Elections

One of the Trust’s almshouses will shortly become available. Applications are invited from widows, widowers or single people of modest means and pensionable age who are residents of Quainton or are directly related to someone who has lived locally for 5 years. Applicants must be able to live independently with support of family. Full financial and medical disclosure is required on application.

Accommodation comprises:

Sitting room, kitchen/diner, bedroom, upstairs shower room/toilet and separate downstairs toilet. All electric heating and hot water. Use of shared garden and outside storage. Lifeline emergency alarm telephone system installed.

Residents are required to make weekly maintenance contributions in lieu of rent.

Application forms can be obtained from

Jane Vowles, clerk to the trustees via email:

winwoodalmshouses@outlook.com

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY 30^th APRIL 2025

HS2 contractor EKFB are are holding a community event at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre on Monday 17th February between 3-7pm to inform local residents about their upcoming works on the Station Road realignment.

Quainton Parish Council is urging residents to sign the petition to reduce the speed limit in our village to 20 mph.

Between October 2024 and January 2025, the following speeding incidents were recorded on approach to Lower Street:

• 426 motorists were recorded driving at 60 mph
• 213 motorists were recorded driving at 70 mph
• 53 motorists were recorded driving at 80 mph
• 8 motorists were recorded driving at 90 mph

During the same period, the following speeding incidents were recorded on approach to The Strand:

• 3 motorists were recorded driving at 110 mph
• 7 motorists were recorded driving at 100 mph
• 11 motorists were recorded driving at 90 mph
• 9 motorists were recorded driving at 80 mph
• 34 motorists were recorded driving at 70 mph

These shocking statistics underscore the urgent need for additional measures. Reducing the speed limit to 20 mph is a necessary course of action to prevent potential fatalities.

Implementing a 20 mph speed limit in Quainton would bring significant positive changes, including:

• Improved air quality
• Reduced noise pollution
• Less road wear and reduced vibrations
• Increased safety for cyclists and pedestrians
• Preservation of the quietness of our rural village

With the ongoing intrusive works of HS2 and traffic diversions, traffic calming is essential to protect our community from the dangers posed by speeding drivers.

This petition will be sent to Buckinghamshire County Council with a letter by Quainton Parish Council calling on our village roads to be reduced to 20 mph.

Thanks to your support this petition has a chance at winning! More signatures are needed to reach the next goal - can you help?

Click here to take the next step and sign the petition

Share this petition in person or use the QR code for your own material.Download QR Code

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More details on the share offer are on the Community Bid webpage. 

The government has launched a national alert service and they are testing the system on Sunday 23rd April at 3pm. 

The alert will appear on mobile devices for 20 seconds and you will hear a loud, siren-like sound for up to 10 seconds, you can see and hear it here UK Emergency Alerts - YouTube

This may be frightening to residents who are vulnerable and unaware of the alerts. Can you please help ensure neighbours are made aware of the test, how to acknowledge it and if the alert will be particularly distressing how to opt out. For further information please visit the How emergency alerts work - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for instructions on how to opt out.

Quainton residents are invited to complete a survey so the Community Action Group may better understand what is valued in the pub, coffee shop and tea room at present and people's expectations.

The survey is available to download from the website 

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

QUAINTON PARISH COUNCIL

Local Government Act 1972- Sections 87 and 89

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Councillor Nicolette Smith a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of a PARISH Councillor for QUAINTON PARISH COUNCIL.

If by 6 January 2023 (within 14 days excluding Dies Non after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, Buckinghamshire Council, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8FF or via email to elections@buckinghamshire.gov.uk** by TEN electors for the Town/Parish, or Town/Parish ward (if warded), then an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Dated: 14 December 2022

Signed: Katherine Richardson (Quainton Parish Clerk)

Quainton Parish Council 26 Upper Street, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4AY

** Residents of the parish who wish to request an election must include their names, addressses and a signature and if using the email address we recommend a scanned copy.

Bin collections across Buckinghamshire will be operating to a revised timetable over the Christmas Holiday period. As we produce around 30% more waste during the holiday period, it's important to reduce, reuse and recycle while we enjoy the seasonal festivities. You can make good use of leftover food, donate unwanted gifts and recycle Christmas cards and other Christmas packaging – there is some great and cost-effective ways to be environmentally friendly over Christmas.

Here are some Christmas items you can recycle at home for a greener Christmas:

• Christmas cards and crackers (without the snap)
• Paper hats
• Non-glittery wrapping paper
• Chocolate boxes

Please ensure you fold and flatten cardboard to a manageable size and place any extra cardboard securely next to your recycling container. Please also remove any other packaging, like polystyrene or Sellotape!

After the festive season is over, you can also dispose ofyour Christmas tree, wreaths, holly and mistletoe with our garden waste collection service. If you are a garden waste customer, you can simply remove all decorations, cut the tree into smaller pieces, and place the pieces in your garden waste bin. If you are not currently subscribed to our garden waste collection service, you can either take the tree to your nearest household recycling centre or see if there is a local charity collection near you.

Buckinghamshire's Household Recycling Centres will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

All other days over the Christmas period, whether Bank Holidays or not, our sites will operate the usual opening days and hours (9am-4pm).Check online before you visit to confirm opening hours and avoid the queues. You can visit our website for all thelatest Household Recycling Centre information.

During the festive period, bin collections across Buckinghamshire will be operating with a slightly altered timetable. Collections due to take place on Monday 26 December (Boxing Day) will move to Wednesday 28 December. Collections due to take place on Tuesday 27 December (Christmas Bank Holiday) will move to Thursday 29 December, and collections from Monday 2 January (New Year Bank Holiday) will be collected Wednesday 4 January. Please check the revised timetable below and present any bins or containers by 6:30amon the revised collection day.

Garden waste collection service will also operate with an alternative timetable, as from Monday 12 December to Sunday 22 January 2023 (inclusive) our garden waste collection service will be suspended for six weeks. Collections will resume from Monday 23 January 2023.

The parish council is pleased to announce the modified Quainton Neighbourhood Plan has been made by Buckinghamshire Council.

This means it will now form part of the Development Plan for the area of Quainton parish and will sit alongside the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan and so will be a primary material consideration in the determination of planning applications made within the parish.

The made Plan is available to view on the village website at:

https://www.quainton.org.uk/quainton-neighbourhood-plan

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.

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

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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:

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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;

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