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Core Strategy
Submissions on whether Site E (Winterbrook) is an appropriate site for housing will have been made by the time you read this. We have argued on your behalf that it is the only suitable site in Wallingford, although we still believe that an allocation of 555 houses is far too high. It is quite possible that the Inspector will decide to re-open the hearings, thus prolonging the uncertainty. If he does we will be present as needed and will welcome support.
OCC Mineral Strategy
The Mineral Strategy is moving forward without any sign that the OCC is prepared to budge from the proposal to locate a major gravel extraction plant on the Cholsey side of the by-pass starting around the end of this decade. We do not think this will be good for the Parish and Graham Gilgrass is leading our efforts to help those more closely affected to fight the proposal, and we will keep you informed.
Parish Fabric
As many of you will have seen the children’s slide on the Recreation Ground has been renovated. This is just the first step in what we intend to be a concerted programme of improving the standard of maintenance of the fabric for which the Council is responsible during the course of this year. We carry out regular inspections, but if there is anything which you see which you feel needs attention, please let us know.
And finally…..
We are still seeking to fill a vacancy on the Council. We are fortunate to have Terry Burton representing the Shillingford Ward, but would very much like to ensure that all sections of the community are represented. Even if you think you only have limited time, being a voice for those who might otherwise be overlooked is vital to the health of the Parish.
We can easily be contacted on bcsparishcouncil@googlemail. com or by putting a note in the Council post box on the side wall of the Village Hall. Our phone numbers are in the A-Z Directory.
David Fox
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