Another section of the Ashford Lane timber footbridge has collapsed into the Jubilee River. The south span collapsed last year and the central span has now failed. Below – this is the…
Asbestos fly-tipping in Datchet
This incident has been reported to RBWM
Black Potts timber footbridge problem discussed at RBWM meeting
The Black Potts ‘rotten and closed for a year’ footbridge was discussed at the RBWM meeting on 8/7/2026. The YouTube video relevant section can be found here The previous DHWNEWS page can…
Datchet Parish Council to ban, gag and take legal action against Councillors?
Please see DPC Agenda for 13-7-2026 here 26/89 STAFFING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS a. To consider and approve the Staffing Committee’s recommendation that two councillors be formally excluded from the Parish Office. b. To…
Seen driving dangerously in Datchet – YJ68SVY – Silver Ford Ranger pickup
Seen driving dangerously in Datchet – Friday 3/7/2026 – 14.30 hrs. YJ68SVY – Silver Ford Ranger pickup – 4×4 Wildtrak variant. Multiple images recording YJ68SVY dangerous driving through Datchet, precise timing, location…
New tree planted on The Green in Datchet
3rd July 2026 – early in the day – a Flowering Cherry tree was planted on Datchet Village Green in memory of John and Barbara Street – and watched by the local…
River Thames Scheme delays raise questions over flood defence delivery
I came across an article by Edward Bouet on the River Thames Scheme dated February 2026 – but still interesting and very relevant. Recent political intervention and growing local frustration over the River Thames…
Black Potts footbridge – closed and awaiting collapse.
Black Potts footbridge is about to collapse into the Jubilee River. Constructed about 25 years ago (by the Environment Agency), this timber structure has been closed since June 2025 and is on…
Complaint to External Auditor
Some members of Datchet Parish Council (including the Chair and the Clerk) remain confused about the ownership of some land and buildings in within the parish. Their names are listed on the…
Environmental lawyer facing up to 2 years in prison for clearing rubbish from East London river
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…