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This item was previously published on 8-12-2025 and 30-12-2025 and was considered at the DPC meeting on 12 January 2026.\u00a0 \u00a0This proposal is now deferred until July 2026 due to insufficient consultation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The briefing paper can be found here<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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f. Consider a name change from ‘Datchet Parish Council’ to ‘Datchet Town Council’<\/span><\/strong>, with the final decision deferred (to allow public debate) until the meeting on 12 January 2026. (Cllr E. Larcombe) (paper)<\/p>\n

Agreed – 8-12-2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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NOTES:\u00a0 The proposed name change is legally straightforward and requires no involvement from the Royal Borough unless the council chooses the more complex community governance review route. The decision is ultimately about community identity and civic pride<\/span> rather than substantive changes to governance or powers. The consultation period provides an important opportunity to ensure the decision reflects the community’s views and values.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Briefing Paper on DPC name change<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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