Apparently Datchet Parish Council (DPC) will be paying the bill for a locksmith to drill and replace the Datchet Hall lock and 24 hour security for an indefinite period. That’s easy anyway because the money is only public money. Just look at the DPC legal expenses bills. It is interesting to note that the building used as the DPC Office (1, Allen Way, Datchet) is owned by the Datchet Recreation Centre Charity Trust. Despite the matter being raised, DPC continues to use this building without lease, licence or payment of rent. THIS IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. There are also unresolved issues with the DUC and Datchet Football Club leases. The External Auditor is aware and consequently the recent AGAR is still awaiting completion. Datchet Parish Council (i.e. the Clerk and Chair) refuse to consider requests to address the issues. It’s going to be really interesting when we start to look at the budget and precept for the 2027/28 financial year.