Now that the political balance and future of the two new Surreys has been determined, what happens to the River Thames Scheme? This project has been in the pipeline since the 2003…
Author: ecwlarcombe
Surrey County Council – a LibDem landslide?
Quite a lot happened in Surrey — it was actually an historic moment for local government there. Here’s a summary: **A complete restructuring — and a Lib Dem landslide** Surrey saw its…
Wraysbury Parish Council Election (11-6-2026) and Do we keep the Hub?
A Wraysbury Parish Council election date – Thursday June 11th has been confirmed by RBWM. There is one vacancy for one year. The term ends in May 2027. IMPORTANT: Nominations close at…
Datchet Parish Councillors spend a year and public money but fail to hijack local charity (updated).
NOW UPDATED (previously published 11-11-2025) This is a message for the nine [now eight] Datchet Parish Councillors (as named below) and in particular the Chair and the Clerk – who have for seven…
Datchet Parish Council objects to land registration
Apparently Datchet Parish Council has objected to the registration of the Sabatini Land by the DRCCT Trustees. The land is owned by the Datchet Recreation Centre Charity Trust (Reg No> 252303), lies…
Ferry replaces rotten and removed Temple footbridge
Pizza chef delivers ferry service amid bridge closures Special delivery: Justin Whelan on Bryan Ferry, which will transport passengers at Hurley. 1 May 2026 A NEW community ferry service linking the riversides…
Pavement Parking ban – new legislation
Councils across England have been granted powers to enforce pavement parking in their areas after changes to legislation. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act received royal assent which includes landmark legislation…
Here comes the catapult ban (11-5-2026?)
The proposed catapult ban was agreed at the RBWM Cabinet Meeting (Item 17) on 28th April 2026. Royal Borough approves new measures to help tackle catapulting The Royal Borough of Windsor &…
Black Potts timber footbridge – about to fail?
Having been closed since mid-2025, I suspect that Black Potts footbridge is about to collapse. The sign on the barrier suggests that repair is being considered – but in my opinion that…
Wraysbury Drain – still blocked!
How many years (decades?) does it take to unblock an important section of ancient land drainage infrastructure that has become an innocent victim of mineral extraction, urbanisation and riparian neglect? Wraysbury Drain…