Cllr David Buckley (Reform UK) was involved in the Datchet Hall break-in on the night of 12-10-2026 when he would normally be expected to Chair the Datchet Parish Council Meeting being held nearby. This is the second time that Datchet Parish Councillors have gained access to Datchet Hall and changed the lock. This 12-10-2026 activity is the subject of a Crime Report to Thames Valley Police. The cost of the locksmith (£860) and 24 hour security (£9,500) will or has been paid by Datchet Parish Council. Consequently here are some questions for Cllr Buckley as follows:
- Did you ask the Caretaker for access to Datchet Hall?
- Did you ask anybody for a key to Datchet Hall?
- Did you have approval to break into Datchet Hall?
- Did you have approval to change the lock?
- Did you have approval to hire 24 hour security?
- Do you expect DPC to pay over £10k costs?