Cholsey Parish Council

18/12/2025

Don't forget to complete the survey by 5th January:

Cholsey Parish Council is undertaking a community survey to help inform the future management of The Forty in Cholsey.

Please take some time to understand the options by reading the accompanying article. This includes two different viewpoints, kindly contributed by residents, and an update on the science from local ecologists.

Link to the survey and the article in comments 👇

Print copies of the article and survey are available at Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road, and Heather’s Café on the Forty. Information about the survey was also included in the Winter 2025 issue of the Forty Magazine.

This community survey is open from 27th November until 5th January 2026. Results will inform next steps along with ecological data.

Community survey: Summer management of The Forty Cholsey Parish Council is undertaking a community survey to help inform the future management of The Forty in Cholsey.   Please take some time to understand the options by reading the accompanying article. This includes two different viewpoints, kind...

08/12/2025

The Active Communities team are offering activities this Christmas. All are free but must be booked in advance (link in comments)

Winter Activity Morning in Cholsey
🗓️ Monday 22nd December
🕢 10-11.30am
📍 Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road
Come and try Xplorer - Christmas themed markers around the park; inside craft, music, games and more.

02/12/2025

Roll up, roll up! This December, collect your FREE roll of food caddy liners from any Oxfordshire library!

‘Tis the season for festive feasting but don’t let any food go to waste – if you missed the use-by date, give us your figgy pudding (and all your inedible food waste) so that we can recycle it!

Recycling your food waste is one of the best ways to reduce your climate impact and Oxfordshire Recycles are giving away a free roll of liners for your food caddy to make it even easier.

Plan your meals, store or freeze leftovers, then recycle your inedible food waste to stop feeding climate change.

Pick up your free roll while stocks last www.oxfordshirerecycles.org.uk/foodwaste

Follow Oxfordshire Recycles for hints and tips on how to reduce, reuse, repair and recycle.

02/12/2025

🌿 Station Road Boundary Hedge Rejuvenation – Starting December 2025 🌿

Cholsey Parish Council will soon begin important rejuvenation work on the boundary hedge between the Station Road Allotments and the Station Road footpath.

This project will involve cutting back the hedge and removing dead wood, brambles, and ivy. Although it may look drastic at first, this is an essential part of good hedgerow management. Rejuvenation encourages healthy new growth, increases stem density, and helps the hedge thrive for many more years. We are also taking a phased approach to rejuvenating the hedges we manage, to minimise the impact on wildlife as far as possible.

Where gaps have formed, we’ll be planting new native hedging to strengthen the boundary for the future.

Most work will take place from the allotment side, but some activity will be required along the footpath. Please take care when walking in this area and follow any safety notices.

Work is scheduled to begin early December 2025 in order to avoid nesting season.

Thank you for your understanding as we carry out this work🌱

27/11/2025

Cholsey Parish Council is undertaking a community survey to help inform the future management of The Forty in Cholsey.

Please take some time to understand the options by reading the accompanying article. This includes two different viewpoints, kindly contributed by residents, and an update on the science from local ecologists.

Read the article and then complete the survey at: https://cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/community-survey-the-forty/

Print copies of the article and survey will also be available at the Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road, and Heather’s Café on the Forty.

This community survey is open from 27th November until 5th January 2026. Results will inform next steps along with ecological data.

17/11/2025

With the colder days approaching, we’ve pulled together a useful online guide full of advice and resources to help you keep warm, healthy and supported over the coming months.

Find the full guide on our website https://orlo.uk/J6XUb

17/11/2025

The deadline for applications is midday Friday 5 December

If you know of a community project that could do with a financial boost, take a look at our Councillor Community Grant Scheme.

Each ward councillor has a grant of £7,500 to support local projects. Groups can apply for funding ranging from £250 to £15,000 for capital projects and for revenue projects there is no maximum amount!

Previous projects that have benefited from the grant include, playgrounds, sports club equipment, a defibrillator for a community building and contributions toward solar panels.

The deadline for applications is midday Friday 5 December - so don't delay, apply today!

More details on our website: https://orlo.uk/4Vqet

17/11/2025

🌿We are excited for the unveiling of what promises to be a beautiful piece of art created by Anna and Rebecca, and to celebrating the success of the Springline Project! 🌿

ALL WELCOME!!! One week to go until the Springline Reveal event...

Please tell us if you are coming....
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1245123039529?aff=oddtdtcreator

North Wessex Downs National Landscape Chilterns National Landscape Cholsey Parish Council Cholsey Pavilion

04/11/2025

Primary school place applications are now open with a deadline of 15 January 2026

04/11/2025

The Parish Council has been contacted by DPP Planning about a planning application they are preparing to submit on behalf of Grundon to develop New Barn Farm in Cholsey (to be renamed as Christie's Farm) into a 'farm shop, café and multi-purpose commercial space'.

DPP Planning are undertaking a public consultation ahead of submitting their planning application - more information is available at the below website, and comments can be submitted by 14th November.

Proposed Redevelopment - Christie's Farm, Cholsey Introduction DPP Planning are preparing to submit planning and listed building consent applications on behalf of Grundon Sand and Gravel Limited (henceforth referred to as ‘Grundon’) to South Oxfordshire District Council for the restoration, repa...

03/11/2025

🚸Consultation on Proposed Pedestrian Crossing – Have Your Say 🚸

Cholsey Parish Council is undertaking an informal consultation regarding a proposed controlled pedestrian crossing located slightly north of the A329/Ferry Lane/Papist Way junction.

The findings from this consultation will inform the next steps, including a formal consultation by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC). Funding for the proposed crossing has already been allocated by OCC.

🗓️ Informal consultation period: 3rd – 24th November 2025

📋 How to take part:

Complete the short online survey (link in comments), or

Collect and complete a printed copy available at Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road

The Parish Council welcomes your views on this proposal and encourages all residents to participate.

Community survey: Reading Road (A329) Pedestrian crossing Cholsey Parish Council is undertaking informal consultation about a proposed plan to construct a controlled pedestrian crossing, slightly North of the A329/Ferry Lane/Papist Way junction. The results of this survey will determine next steps,....

30/10/2025

We need people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to help make a difference to our wonderful village.

🌟If you are a good listener, facilitator and collaborator then you will be a great Parish Councillor.
🌟If you don’t know anything about local councils don’t worry!
Training and support for new Councillors is provided.
🌟We have three Councillor vacancies and would love to hear from you.

Even if you can't commit to being a Councillor, your skills could still be invaluable for occasional projects. Please get in touch!
For an informal chat about what the Councillor role involves:
- Email clerk@cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk;
- Call 01491 652255; or
- Contact a current Councillor via cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk

To become a councillor you must be a British, Commonwealth or EU citizen, over 18 years old, and registered to vote in the area, or have lived, worked, or owned property here for at least a one year.