I am preparing a complaint to the External Auditor about the accuracy of information recorded in the AGAR and the Asset Register. More to follow:
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…
Notice of Public Rights to inspect DPC financial and related documents
DATCHET PARISH COUNCIL _______________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN – ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Each year the smaller authority’s Annual…
Cobb Close/Land at Mill Place fencing proposal.
At the Datchet Parish Council Meeting on 8th June 2026 the following proposal was considered. 26/53 GROUNDS c. To agree the proposal to install fencing at the entrance by Cobb Close going…
Beware of branches falling from trees.
The not so good image below records the broken stub (just above centre) of a large branch about 400mm in diameter that just broke away from an exceptionally large tree. The branch…
The Environment Agency headcount and budget!
The Environment Agency employs approximately 13,400 people throughout England across a wide variety of roles, including scientists, environment officers, engineers, and hydrologists. The Environment Agency’s total budget for the 2026 to 2027…
Wraysbury Drain e-petition – September 2023 and still waiting
Wraysbury Drain is still blocked despite 1,324 names on an e-petition that I raised in September 2023. The petition stated: ‘We the undersigned petition the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead to…
Unauthorised culverts?
The Land Drainage Act 1991, Section 23 states: 23 Prohibition on obstructions etc. in watercourses (1) No person shall— (a) erect any mill dam, weir or other like obstruction to the…
Public Consultation on RBWM Flood Risk Management Strategy
The updated local Flood Risk Management Strategy Consultation was discussed at the RBWM Cabinet Meeting on 19 May 2026. The supporting report can be found here. The draft strategy can be found…