Seen driving dangerously in Datchet – 3/7/2026 – 14.30 hrs. YJ68SVY – Silver Ford Ranger pickup – 4×4 Wildtrak. Images to follow
New tree planted on The Green in Datchet
3rd July 2026 – early in the day – a Flowering Cherry tree was planted on Datchet Village Green in memory of John and Barbara Street – and watched by the local…
River Thames Scheme delays raise questions over flood defence delivery
I came across an article by Edward Bouet on the River Thames Scheme dated February 2026 – but still interesting and very relevant. Recent political intervention and growing local frustration over the River Thames…
Black Potts footbridge – closed and awaiting collapse.
Black Potts footbridge is about to collapse into the Jubilee River. Constructed about 25 years ago (by the Environment Agency), this timber structure has been closed since June 2025 and is on…
Complaint to External Auditor
Some members of Datchet Parish Council (including the Chair and the Clerk) remain confused about the ownership of some land and buildings in within the parish. Their names are listed on the…
Environmental lawyer facing up to 2 years in prison for clearing rubbish from East London river
A barrister is facing prosecution by the Environment Agency for pulling rubbish out of a local river. Paul Powlesland, 40, and a group of volunteers took matters into their own hands…
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield
So Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by more than 9,000 votes. Is this a demonstration of media driven, mobilised and focussed local voter power – resulting in a democratic milestone that changes the…
Ardmore – gone bust?
It appears that Ardmore – located in Feather’s Lane, Wraysbury and possibly involved with the Wraysbury Drain issues – has just gone bust. For further details on Ardmore just search using Google…
Datchet catapult boys reported to Police!
Despite the implementation of a Public Space Protection Order in Datchet, Horton, Wraysbury and Eton by RBWM – the damage resulting from the use of catapults continues. Apparently the boys have not…
AGAR and public inspection of DPC documents
Subject: AGAR and public inspection of DPC documents – email dated 16-6-2026 Dear Clerk Please note that I do not appear to have received a response to my request last week for…