Welcome to Binfield Heath, a civil parish near Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire. It encompasses Binfield Heath village and the hamlet of Crowsley.
PARISH NEWS
To read the latest Binfield Heath newsletter from Marina Hart go to the Newsletter page
Post Office handover set for September
Alex at the B&G has updated the Parish Council with news from the Post Office. He says:
“Finally we have a date for takeover - Monday 29th September. Carl has said he is happy to attend the next parish council meeting with me to talk about the shop and to get some feedback and suggestions from the villagers.”
Everyone is invited to come along to the next Parish Council meeting, June 30th, 7pm in the Scout Hut to hear what Alex and Carl have planned for the shop. Do bring your own questions, ideas and suggestions.
Parish council vacancy
Following the retirement of Sue Summerland after nearly 30 years as a Parish councillor, first with Shiplake and then with the newly formed Binfield Heath council, our PC now has a vacancy for someone to join us in her place. For details of how to apply please contact Mandy Sermon on clerk@binfieldheath.org.uk . A copy of the full advertisement from SODC can be found on the Parish Council page of this website.
FORGE UPDATE – calling all hall users!
Four local contractors have submitted tenders for the building work. The proposals are being examined by trustees and their consultants to determine the most cost-effective solution for a building fit for use in the 21st century, while retaining the look and feel of a period forge.
Once a contractor has been selected, trustees will update the village with details of plans and likely schedules.
Meanwhile, please let the trustees know what you would like to organise and how frequently, with estimates of attendance and how long each session might last. It will be some months before the building is ready, but the team hopes it will be used from day one.
Request for historical artefacts
In recognition of the building’s history, trustees hope to furnish the site with appropriate period artefacts. They have already been offered old cartwheels, an anvil and assorted blacksmith’s tools, as well as maps and photos of the village. Any items relevant to an old forge or the village history would be welcome, so please tell us if you have anything to donate or loan to the trust: binfieldheathforge@gmail.com.
The Forge Team
Full story on the Forge page or to see the full application online double-click this link. https://data.southoxon.gov.uk/ccm/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P24/S2597/FUL#exactline
Binfield Heath Parish Council will meet on Monday June 30 at 7pm in the Scout Hut
All local people are invited to meet the council and bring up any matters of interest or concern. If you have anything you would like to raise with the council you can do that in the public question time. You can contact the clerk on clerk@binfieldheath.org.uk
The agenda link will appear below shortly before the meeting
FOR YOUR DIARY!
This year’s Flower Show will take place in its new location next to the allotments, just before Coppid Crossroads on Saturday 23rd August.
Please make sure you have the date firmly in your diary and if you already have any unwanted bottles and gifts, set them aside and donate to the Show. Similarly, we will be asking for volunteers to help out on the day. The schedule will be available in mid-July. There will be lots of opportunities to take part and help make the move a huge success.
Full story on What’s On page of this website.
Stay up to date
From this website you can keep up with events in the village with links to more information if you need it. This the fastest way to find out what's going on in your parish and backs up the latest newsletter which you can find on its own page. Here are some links to your day-to-day questions.
Which bin is it this week?
Green or grey? How to get a brown bin… what goes in which? This year’s full calendar can be found on the Parish Council page of this website. More information can be found on SODC’s website on https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/when-is-your-collection-day/waste-collections-calendar/
Potholes and broken signs
These are both an increasing problem. If you are aware of a pothole locally contact fixmystreet.com and give the area and if possible the address and postcode. It's the fastest way to get results. Similarly, if road names or speed signs are damaged, also report them to fixmystreet.com
Roadside rubbish
Fly-tipped rubbish continues to be a problem from time to time. It has to be collected by District Council contractors at considerable extra cost to the taxpayer. If you see fly-tipping - or the results of it - report it online to admin.southoxford@biffa.co.uk
Planning applications
Comment on planning applications direct with SODC at the click of a button, without having to know the application number. Go to the Planning page of this website.
News mail-outs
Receive occasional news mail-outs from the Parish Council on matters that affect you . If you change your email address just sign up again with the new one. If you no longer wish to hear news from us in this form please let us know and we will delete your email details. Visit the village Facebook page to connect with friends and neighbours and join in the chat. Go to the newsletter page for the latest edition of the parish news from Marina Hart.
Contact us
For all enquiries regarding Binfield Heath Parish Council or related subjects please contact clerk@binfieldheath.org.uk