Cholsey Parish Council

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.

24/10/2025

As users of Cholsey Station will know, the redecoration of Cholsey Station is now underway!

Works involve redecorating in heritage colours, as well as carrying out minor repairs along the way. Redecoration will include all areas of the station - the ticket office, foyer, stairwells, platforms, toilets and waiting rooms. The stairwells will have existing plaster removed, a tanking waterproof membrane will then be added, before replastering and painting. Scaffolding will be put up during this process in the stairwells but access to the platforms will be maintained. Plaster removal will take place at night.

Our Transport Committee is in contact with Great Western Railways about the works. We also continue to campaign for improvements to the accessibility of our station. The minutes of Cholsey Parish Council's Transport Committee provide a summary of our transport-related activities, and can be found on our website (link in comments).

06/10/2025

📢Notice of Temporary Road Closure at Westfield Road, Cholsey

When? 13th to 14th October 2025, overnight from 9pm to 5am
What? Essential bridge inspections

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to progress of the works.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Danny Lee of Safer Roadwork Ltd on 07498555675.

03/10/2025

Cholsey Parish Council is aware of the Union flags that have been placed on the Forty intersection. In response to enquiries from residents, we can confirm that these were not put in place, or requested, by the Parish Council.

The flags have been installed on lampposts that are Oxfordshire County Council assets by unknown persons. They are high up and not easily removed.

Cholsey’s Parish Councillors have discussed this topic and the following approach has been agreed:

1. The Parish Council does not have the permissions or insurance in place to add or remove items from assets that are not our own. Therefore, please could all concerned residents report their views to Oxfordshire County Council via https://fixmystreet.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (this is fairly straightforward to do)

2. As we have been contacted by a significant number of residents about the flags, including the possibility of distraction to motorists and pedestrians on a busy double roundabout, we will also contact the County Council directly to pass on residents’ concerns.

Residents should not hesitate to contact the Parish Council. We are here to represent and support our community to the best of our abilities and powers.

17/09/2025

📢Notice of Temporary Road Closure at Ilges Lane, Cholsey

When? 25th and 26th September 2025
What? Urgent pole telecoms works

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for properties, subject to progress of the works.

Further information may be obtained by contacting M Group Telecoms on 02382012670.

17/09/2025

Oxfordshire County Council have launched a public consultation on formalising the existing 20mph speed limit within the ‘Bellway’ residential estate in Cholsey. The survey is running until 17th October - with more detailed information available via the link.

We're asking for your views on the proposals to formalise the existing 20mph speed limit within the ‘Bellway’ residential estate at the north-eastern end of Cholsey south of Wallingford Road. The proposals supersede those that were originally proposed in 2021, and which

09/09/2025

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.