After the virtual Winslow and Villiages Community board meeting on Thursday 18th February, residents and organisations in Winslow and the surrounding areas agreed on a number of important topics concerning the local people.
After what is only their third formal meeting, members of the Community board set out a number of key issues:
- Firstly, following approval, a new grant of £1000 from the Board now means Oving Parish Council can push ahead with a vital scheme to improve access to their sports field, village hall and playground. Plans for a new, level surface and repairs to the 90 year old memorial gates will allow improved access from Bowling Alley, particularly for parents with pushchairs and those with mobility needs.
- Also, Decisions on grant funding for two further schemes, Whaddon Parish Council's Allotment Gardens accessibility scheme and Great Horwood Parish Council's playground safety surfacing, will be made by the Board in the coming weeks
- The Board also discussed ideas for new high street signage, sanitising stations, maintaining social distancing and suitable publicity for when the COVID restrictions are relaxed.
- In addition, Councillor John Chilver updated colleagues on the local issues and difficulties being endured by local residents with the construction of both HS2 and East West Rail on their doorsteps. This included road and footpath closures, mud on the roads and construction vehicles sticking to designated routes. Questions will be put direct to HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson at a meeting scheduled for 1st March.
The Winslow and Villages Community Board has also established four action groups to cover local issues relating to roads and highways, public and community transport, health and HS2 and East West Rail. The Board is also hoping to establish a fifth group for young people and youth provision.
Chair, Councillor Sue Renshell added: "We're really pleased that the Boards, established as part of the creation of the new unitary council for Buckinghamshire, have given us the means to take decisions on things locally where they belong."
If you would like further information about the work of the Board or would like to get involved in an action group, please visit the Board's dedicated website page or email winvill@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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