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…
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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…
Coming very soon – complaint to Auditor
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…