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Worcestershire Green Infrastructure - Consultation

View and input to the WCC consultation on our county's green infrastructure. Consultation open till 6th March. Have your say on the strategy for protecting and supporting our green space.

Visit https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/gi 

Landscape Trust volunteers

Vale Heritage Landscape Trust are looking for volunteers to support their work in maintaining and improving green spaces around the Vale Details

Bin Collection Warning

Wychavon have warned of changes to bin collection times (days should stay same), advising people to ensure bins are out by 07:00. Details

Footpath diversion Throckmorton

A diversion notice has been received for footpaths TH501 and TH502 (see map) re-routing the right of way round the land near Rotherdale

Farm - For Notice click here   for Map click here

Cost of Living Fairs

Worcester Libraries are holding a number of events to help people manage the rising cost of living.  The First is at Evesham Library on 24th January. Details removed.

Q & A on Becoming a councillor

Ever thought of becoming a councillor?  Whilst you can always chat with one of our team, the Worcester County Association of Local Councils are running Q & A sessions on 17th and 18th January for anyone interested. Details here.

Free Christmas Adventure in Wychavon

Wychavon and High Street Safari are running "Hunt for the Lost Toys" an exciting augmented reality trail for children, in Pershore and Evesham between late November and early January. Children can scan QR codes to enjoy a special augmented reality encounter. [Link Expired]

Throckmorton New Town - TIME TO OBJECT!!

We have created some guidance on how to submit an objection. 

In fact, it is not too difficult though the process is made to appear intimidating.  Please do not be deterred.  [Link Expired]

We are still waiting for further news on the replacement telephone mast at Nightingale Farm

The Parish Council was approached for  views on a replacement mast prior to a planning application being submitted.  A 15m mast is proposed to replace the 13m mast that burnt down, providing an improved service (up to 5G).  In principle, the Parish Council is not opposed to this, as the mast will be sited further away from houses and the road and will be screened by trees.  We do not know the timescale for the submission of the planning application but will keep you informed.

Are you happy with how Wychavon Council performs??

From what many people tell us "No".  Now is your chance to express your views on Throckmorton New Town, handling  of planning applications, recycling and refuse collection, housing and leisure services

Wychavon Residents Survey

Final Recommendations on Wychavon Electoral Boundaries

The final recommendations of the Boundary Commission for electoral arrangements in Wychavon have been published. Amid much change across Wychavon we have been successful in retaining the Pinvin ward unaltered Details here

"20s Plenty" Survey 

Results of the community opinion survey in mandatory 20mph speed limits. Survey results

Planning ...

The appeal re the Self builds off Main Street has now been decided and the Planning Inspectors have refused the appeal!! Details

Fire Service - Annual Review

Interesting information about the past years performance and plans for the coming year. Fire service info

Crop Buring at La Serra  - Detailed explanation

Latest information 

Annual Accounting and Governance Review

Documents and right of Inspection Notice available here

Thank you! - to organisers and helpers of the Jubilee events in Bishampton, Throckmorton and Tilesford. Great to see the renewed sense of community spirit after the troubles and restrictions of the last two years. 

Welcome - to our newest member of council, Deborah Rolls. Deborah and her husband are residents of Broad Lane and frequently to be seen around the village walking their dogs. We all welcome her to the team!

Thank You - to the residents of Throckmorton and Tilesford who attended the Parish Meeting and shared thoughts and concerns about roads, footpaths and the Throckmorton New Town plans. Agenda / Link to reports folder

Bishampton Parish Meeting

Thank you to all those who attended and contributed to the meeting. As promised the reports from the community organisations are now on the website. Folder link 

Also - re the Local Energy Bill - Information at Wychavon and Parliamentary Information

Wychavon Parish Games 

We would like to hear from sports and games enthusiasts who would be interested in a Wychavon wide programme of inter parish competitions ranging from dominoes to football and Angling to skittles. 

Bishampton and Throckmorton Precept 2022-23

Information regarding our small increase in parish precept for the coming financial year.  Precept information

Reminder to our Dog Owners.  

As a rural community we love our four legged companions.  After a couple of recent incidents can we just politely remind owners to always respect our countryside and ensue animals are kept under control especially around livestock.  

Update on SWDPR and Throckmorton New Town

A further nine month delay to the the SWDPR schedule including theproposed new town.  We continue to work with other local councils on questioning the integrity of the Throckmorton site selection   SWDPR update here 

Welcome to our New Parish Clerk

Julie White our new Parish Clerk and Financial Officer is now on board. Julie is an experienced clerk with a wealth of experience now living locally. Julie is looking forward to getting to know the villages and communities. We hope you will join with us in welcoming her.

Wychavon Recommence Bulky Waste Collections

Latest announcement - from 9th March bookings can again be made for collection of bulky waste items. More information.

Wychavon Ward Boundaries consultation

Dont forget your opportunity to comment on the Electoral Reform Commission proposals for Wychavon - details here 
 

Wychavon backing call for Local Energy Bill

More details and how you can support this new localised energy campaign here   UPDATE - THIS PARLIAMENTARY BILL WAS WITHDRAWN ON 21st MARCH 2023

Pershore Volunteer Centre Roadshows

The Volunteer Centre and Pershore Wellbeing Hub are running two roadshows on 3rd February and 31st March at Fladbury Village Hall.

Find out about services or about volunteering.

Pershore Rotary - Tree of Remembrance 2021

Pershore Rotary have asked us to pass on their thanks to everyone who supported their recent appeal, which raised over £4000 for local causes

Free "Drop-in" Bike Marking accross Wychavon

Wychavon are running free bike marking sessions across the district from 2st to 25th February including Pershore Leisure Centre.

Tree of Remembrance Appeal 2021

Pershore rotarians have asked us to publicise their Tree of Remembrance appeal.  More information and a downloadable form are available here.

Wychavon Christmas Light switch on events

Events across the district on 27th November and Free Parking (Article removed) 

Public Consultation - Education in Pershore

Your last chance to comment on the planned changes from a three to a two tier education system in our area, Consultation ends 26th November. Consultation Link

Police and Crime Commissioner at Villages Hall

Our County Councillor has arranged a visit from John Campion our PCC on 11th November 6:30 -8:30pm.

"Your opportunity to come and talk to the Police and Crime Commissioner, ask questions and get answers about issues that concern you,"

GP Access Survey 

County Councillor Boatright would like your help with a survey into access to GP services during and after the lockdown periods. Your experiences will help to build a picture of services accross the county. GP access survey details here

Wychavon : Listed Building Public Consultation

Wychavon are running a consultation on the local list of heritage assets - and seek input from our communities. Closed

Housing Needs Survey

Residents will have received a Housing Needs Survey from Wychavon. People are being asked to return these with their thoughts on housing needs for the villages. This is additional to input sought from the parish council and we encourage you to submit your opinions.

"Next Door" Letters in Throckmorton 

Another round of letters are being sent out asking people to join an online community with various benefits. This has no connection with either the Parish Council or Neighbourhood Watch and further investigation suggests possible sale/ misuse of subscriber details and difficulty in unsubscribing. Advice would be to treat with extreme caution.

Could you help look after our footpaths?

Our Rights of Way group are currently seeking more volunteers to help maintain our 135 footpaths. Varied activities and a great way to enjoy our countryside. https://ocs.batpc.org.uk/orgs/rowrag

Free Bike security marking sessions October

Tues 26th - 10:00-12:00 outside Asda Pershore // Thursday 28th 10:30-12:30 Evesham Adventure Playground 

"Bishampton Cares" Coffee Mornings are back!!

The Parish Council are delighted to announce the resumption of the much enjoyed "Bishampton Cares" coffee mornings. Next is on Friday 5th November, 10:00am-12:00 at the Dolphin Inn.

"Next Door" Letters

We have been made aware of letters being sent out asking people to join an online community with various benefits. This has no connection with either the Parish Council or Neighbourhood Watch and further investigation suggests possible sale/ misuse of subscriber details and difficulty in unsubscribing. Advice would be to treat with extreme caution.

New Safer Neighbourhood Team Newsletter

Access here or from our Public services section in Community hub

Computer Cafe Worcester

Age UK are sponsoring a Computer Cafe event in Worcester on 6th October, helping older people work with new technology.  [Details removed]

Grab-a-Jab!

Public Health for Worcestershire are running a Pop-up clinic in Evesham this weekend 25th & 26th September.  Anyone aged 16 or over is welcome to just drop in for their first or second Covid vaccination.  Don't miss out.  [Details removed]

Opportunities to Influence Wychavon District Council

Two residents are being sought to join Wychavon's advisory panels one on Community and Funding and one on Rural Matters.

These are volunteer roles for normal residents rather then current councillors.  

If the chance to contribute views and ideas to influence the futre of our district appeals, check the opportunity details here. 

Annual Canvass for Register of Electors

The update is taking place between over July, August and September

Catalytic Converter Theft

West Mercia advise of a number of thefts of Catalytic converters.  How to reduce risk of catalytic converter theft

Burning at Rotherdale Farm

We have an explanation of the recent burning at the glasshouses at Rotherdale Farm. Bonfire details here

Annual Governance and Accounting Review

Summary documents for Financial year 20-21 available in our documents section following internal audit.

New Scam Calls

We have been alerted to a new scam call doing the rounds, concerning National Insurance numbers - please be alert. 

Also See our item on Scam Calls and call blocking for some advice. 

Planning Decisions 

The Wychavon Planning committee approved the application for the Solar Farm though with a number of conditions and recommendations.

The application for 6 self build plots off broad lane has been refused.

Updates in our Planning section

Light Pollution Update

Following the latest meeting with the La Serra team we have had no further reports of problems. Our reporting system remains in place. Thanks to all involved for their work to improve the situation.

Details of La Serra Planting

The team at Rotherdale have provided details of their planing for screening at the Glasshouses. Planting Details

Archaeology Trenches at Solar Farm Site

Aura Power have notified us that a small team will be digging trenches at the proposed site for archaeological assessment.  There should be little disruption though signs may request dogs be kept on leads.  The work may continue during March.

Little Book of Big Scams

Brilliant little booklet from the Metropolitan Police to keep you informed and aware of how to avoid being a victim of scams. Download booklet

Bird Flu (Avian Flu) Outbreak

Information and guidance from Worcestershire County concerning the current Avian Flu outbreak.  What to do if you see birds you suspect may be affected or how to protect your own livestock.

News Release on Avian Flu,  Information poster on avian flu.

Winter Support Grant and Fuel voucher scheme

We are adding details of support grants and schemes to our Grants section as  we become aware of them.  [Details Removed]

Latest Lockdown information from Wychavon

As we enter the latest Lockdown period to counter the increasing rates of Covid-19 infections we have the latest information and guidance (Information removed at Wychavon)

Latest Information on Tier-2 Restrictions in Worcestershire

We have information from Worcestershire County Council on  the  rules and impacts of the Tier 2 - restrictions which will apply from 2nd December 2020.  [Details Removed]

Don't forget - Save your Stamps!

Local charity Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue have asked if people would donate their used stamps over the Christmas season.

Catalytic Converter Theft

West Mercia advise of a number of thefts of Catalytic converters.  How to reduce risk of catalytic converter theft

Well done our Doorstep Carol singers!

Lovely to hear so many socially distaced carol singing groups around the villages, all enjoying the Doorstep Carols event organised by BBC Hereford and Worcester on Wednesday 16th.

Wychavon Car Parks Free Again!

Free parking is being reintroduced in Wychavon’s car parks during lockdown and into the new year.  From Thursday, 5 November until Sunday, 3 January 2020, there will be no charge for using any Wychavon District Council owned pay and display car park.  (Duration restrictions still apply)

Solar Farm Planning Application submission

The parish council's response in available in the Solar Farm section

Public Meeting re Solar Farm

Over 40 residents attended a public meeting set up by the council to raise and share concerns over the Solar Farm planning application.  Key amongst the issues raised were size and scale, water run off raising flood risk, location of the substation, loss of amenity for walkers, noise, traffic disruption during construction and impact on tourism and local businesses.  As well as informing the council's submission concerned parties were recommended to register their concerns by commenting on the application.  Link to Solar Farm application details

Bishampton Stores

The Post Office and store in Bishampton will remain open through the lockdown period, continuing its important support of the community.  If you are isolating and need support for delivery of supplies please contact Paul on 01386 462873 or contact the Parish Council.   

Concern over mis-directed comments on Solar Farm

The Aura Power presentation shows an email address for comments - some people have said they used this thinking the comments will be passed to Wychavon Planning.  We should clarify that the ONLY WAY to record comments or objections is through the Wychavon Planning system. More details here   

Bishampton Solar Farm -Planning application Open

The  consultation period for the planning application for the proposed solar farm is now open and has new been extended until 3/12/20. 

Link to planning application

Link to Aura power information [No Longer Available]

Neighbour of the Year Award

Nominations are open for the Cooperative Insurance Neighbour of the Year award 2020 - in conjunction with Neighbourhood watch.

Rural Beat - Newsletter

The autumn edition of the Rural Crimes team newsletter has a lot of valuable advice and guidance on crime prevention and reporting, from West Mercia Police.

Governance and Accounting Statement Documents

Annual council documents 2020, as prepared for external audit, now available in our documents section Link to document section

FREE BIKE MARKING EVENTS

Wychavon District Coauncil are running three large Bike Marking events to allow residents to protect their cycles. They will be held on 27th (Evesham), 29th (Droitwich) and 30th(Honeybourne) of October.  Booking is essential. [Details removed]

Worcestershire Libraries - "Get on-line week"  19th-25th October

Programme of events run by the library service to help people build awareness confidence and skills related to spending time on-line. [Details Removed]

Nature Reserve Harvest

More information about the Apple Harvest at the Nature Reserve. Link to Harvest information.

Missed the Consultation event for Bishampton Solar Farm?

If you weren't able to attend the online consultation - Aura Power have very helpfully recorded the whole session and supplied us with links. Link to Aura power information  [No longer available]

Help our Wildlife

Help us to help our wildlife by building a bird box or hedgehog box for the Nature reserve, Shorthorn Wood or your garden. Link to Wildlife project information

Bishampton Play areas Re-open

We are pleased to announce that today, Saturday 4th July sees the Bishampton Play Areas able to be re-opened. 

The team have cleaned and sanitised the equipment and put in place notices on safe usage.  It is important that safety guidance is followed to avoid them having to be closed again.  Details are in the downloadable document Playground information document.   

Bonfires

Many people are having garden bonfires during lockdown.  What are the rules about considering neighbours and what are the dangers.  Link to bonfire information

** Smoke from Rotherdale Farm - UPDATE ** 

The problem should now have been fully resolved. At a meeting with members of the Parish Council we received a full explanation included in the following update. Link to Smoke problem update

Walkers - Rights of way and Mapping

We are seeing increasing numbers of people using paths and track which are unfamiliar and some are struggling to find routes.

We have a link to an excellent Worcester County Council provided tool with maps, routes and aerial photos to help you find your way safely. It can even be used from a mobile!  Link to rights of way tool

Village Shop and Post Office

The village shop continues to provide a hugely valuable asset to the villages and a lifeline for many in these challenging times. Post Office services are also now resumed.

If isolating and unable to visit, you can contact the shop (01386-462873), though the phone may be very busy so please be patient.

Flyford Flavell First School: Primary Conversion

Flyford Flavell is changing its top age range from 9 yrs up to 11 yrs with effect from this September. More information on the Primary conversion policy is available from the School. 

Litter Pick Weekend ...

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Community Litter pick on the 21st and 22nd February. It is always surprising how much can be gathered in a relatively short space of time, to the benefit of the environment as well as improving the appearance of the villages. Thank you again!

Bench Dedication in Throckmorton

A bench has been dedicated to the memory of local benefactors Gordon and Rita Sallis.  A ceremony to dedicate the bench and plaque took place on 22nd December 2019.

BBC Local News (TV) - 21/1/2020

Short feature on suitability of Foot and Mouth Burial site for housing development - including comments from Derrick Barker - Chair of the Parish Council.

Bishampton Cares Coffee Morning 

The January coffee morning took place on Friday 3rd and featured a presentation by Hereford & Worcester Fire service . Many thanks to all the volunteers . Next one is Friday 7th February - All Welcome.

Airfield : Consultant's Report

Copy of the report commissioned by Bishampton and Throckmorton, Hill and Moor and Pinvin Parish Councils to accompany the official objection submissions - Read consultants report

On top of the world!

Our own councillor Amoroso (Fil) and her husband have just returned from a 6 day trek in Madagascar including climbing it's 2nd highest peak Pic Imarivolanitra.

To add to the accomplishment they arranged sponsorship, raising over £600 for a new table tennis table for the village hall.

Traffic Management 

Sharp eyed drivers will have noticed that a VAS sign (speed indication) has appeared at the Abberton end of Bishampton village. This is intended to remind drivers that they have entered a 30mph zone and encourage them to slow down.

A happy green "Thank you" is given to those inside the speed limit!

These units will occasionally move to differing locations around the villages. 

Security systems fitted at the shop

New security systems have now been installed at the shop following the break-ins over the last few months.

With the new measures in place Zoe and Anna have the shop and post office back in full swing and welcome your business.

Bishampton Cares - October event with Nigel Huddleston

There was a record turnout for the October coffee morning with around 50 local people enjoying coffee, cake and conversation.

We thank Nigel Huddleston for his support and making time in his busy schedule to talk to residents about their issues and concerns.

The success of the event is consistent with the increasing popularity of this initiative which we hope will continue to gain an even greater following.  Thank you to all involved

MacMillan Cofee Morning

The Coffee morning on Saturday 28th September in support of MacMillan Cancer support, proved extremely popular. upward sof 75 people attended with a steady trade in bacon and sausage rolls, not to mention the glorious selection of cakes.

The total raised is in excess of £900.

Thanks to all those who supported the event and especially those donating their hard works, produce and raffle prizes.

Statement from the Parish Council

Following our 2nd Extraordinary Parish Meeting on 14th August , we feel it is important to inform and reassure the community of the continuing commitment of the council to supporting our tenants at the shop.

There has been concern expressed in some quarters over the speed of the council’s response to the situation, though in fact actions were put in place shortly after the first break-in, to determine what security enhancements would benefit the shop and the staff.

The council have had to seek guidance from the post office, the police and Crime prevention service and of course our tenants, to determine what measures would be effective and appropriate. The Post Office have re-stated that they believe the existing security to be adequate even after the break ins, a position we find surprising. Despite this opinion the council firmly believe that it is in the community’s best interests to invest in additional security for the premises to protect this valuable community asset.

At the meeting and as a direct result of extensive research conducted by members of the council, funds were able to be committed to immediate procurement of additional premises security measures, to be put in place as soon as installation can be scheduled.

Further measures for enhanced protection of shop personnel are still being discussed with crime prevention and our tenants as are further enhancement to the post office systems, though the post office liaison is with the shop owners rather than the council.

Naturally, there are strict controls over the spending of public (your) money which have had to be followed, but as a council we are also eager to find ways to be responsive within these legal procedures.

We trust that the community will agree our view of the importance of the shop to the villages and recognise and support our on-going commitment to taking action to ensure its continued operation.

PS – Please also help the shop to recover from these setbacks by supporting them with your business!

Bishampton and Throckmorton Parish Council