Welcome to the website of the
Piddington and Wheeler End Parish Council
We hope you find our website informative and we welcome your comments and invite your participation.
Piddington and Wheeler End Parish is small with just under 700 residents in 260 dwellings.
It covers the whole of the village of Piddington and the majority of the village of Wheeler End.
The Parish is entirely within the Green Belt and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Wheeler End also comes within a Conservation Area.
The Parish has a large amount of registered Common Land and has allotments and a play area in Piddington.
Please see our map for exact positioning.
We are in the catchment area for West Wycombe County Combined School.
For those interested the latest version of "Clarion", the magazine published by our neighbouring Parish, can be found on the homepage of the
Lane End Parish Council Website
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Make A Change - Become A Councillor
What do councillors do?
Local councillors are the unsung heroes of their community who invest time in local projects and issues to the benefit of residents and the neighbourhood. Councillors attend to local needs of residents, local groups and businesses, make decisions on local services, collaborate with district and borough councils to adhere to local needs, and progress vital projects to invest in the future of the community.
What do councils do?
Councils lead on community services such as allotments, footpaths, public seating and litter bins, but also larger projects such as the running of local transport,
leisure services, youth services and climate change initiatives. These activities are funded by a local tax, called a precept which is determined by the council.
How long does it take?
The Local Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside up to three hours a week for council work. Council work often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking to local groups and bodies on behalf of the council. Speaking to an existing member on your local council will gigve you a better idea of the commitment because it can vary dramatically.
Can I stand for election?
You must be:
• A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth, or the European Union
• 18 years of age or older
• Live in an area that is served by a local council
How can I get involved?
Contact the Parish Clerk by telephone or by using our Contact Form
Accounts
Regardless of size, The Localism Act (Transparency Code) requires Councils to publish their financial situation annually before 1st July, under the following headings:
2021/2022
2020/2021
2019/2020
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
2018/2019
Notice of Completion of Audit
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
Councillors
The Freedom of Information Act requires Councils to publish the contact information of all members of the Council (councillors) together with the Declarations of Interest which can be accessed by clicking on a members name. The Declaration will open in a new window.
Cllr Simon Digby (Chairman)
Fillingdon Farm, Piddington. HP14 3BL
Represents the Council on the Local Area Forum
Represents the Council on the Village Hall
Cllr. Peter Brown (Vice-Chair)
12 Queen Street, Piddington. HP14 3BW
Represents the Council on the Neighbourhood Action Group
Cllr. Nick Cloke
1 Princes Street, Piddington. HP14 3BN
Responsible for Allotments
Cllr. Mrs Fiona Curzon
Glendyne, Old Oxford Road, Piddington. HP14 3BE
Represents the Council on the Neighbourhood Action Group
Represents the Council on the Village Hall
Responsible for Allotments
Cllr. James Day
Chilterns, Chipps Hill, Wheeler End Common, HP14 3NF
Declaration of Interests
Cllr. Oliver May
6 Princes Street, Piddington. HP14 3BN
Responsible for Planning
Cllr Mrs Wendy Pitcher
Laurel Farm, Wheeler End. HP14 3NF
Represents the Council on the Rural Forum
Buckinghamshire Council
Cllr Darren Hayday
07866 514198
Governance
Various pieces of government legislation govern the way in which councils operate. Many of these documents require updating on an annual or as-required basis when the core legislation is updated or circumstances change withing the council. The below list is not exhaustive nor are all the policies and procedures applicable to every council. Click on any document to open it in a new window.
Policies and Procedures
Allotment Tenancy Agreement and Rules
Car Parking - Harmonious Parking Policy
Complaints Procedure
Disciplinary Policy and Procedure
Email Policy
Freedom of Information Act Inventory
Local Government Pension Scheme Policy
Media Policy
Play Policy
Risk Assessment and Policy
Staff and Member Training Policy
GDPR Specific
General Data Protection Regulation Policy
Retention Of Documents Policy
Computer and Telephone Misuse Policy
Employee Privacy Statement
Information Protection Policy
Councillor Privacy Statement
Removable Media Policy
Insurance
Employers Liability
Public Liability
Meetings, Agenda and Minutes 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic all future Parish Council Meetings will take place via Zoom.
The link, meeting ID and password will be stated at the top of the agenda
Meetings will take place on 2nd Tuesday of the month unless otherwise stated. Meetings start at 7.30pm.
| Date | Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Jan | Council | Read | Read |
| 11th Feb | Council | Read | Read |
| 10th Mar | Council | Read | Read |
| 14th April | Council | Read | Read |
| 12th May | Annual Parish Meeting | ||
| 12th May | Annual Council Meeting | ||
| 12th May | Council | Read | Read |
| 9th June | Council | Read | Read |
| 14th July | Council | Read | Read |
| 8th Sept | Council | Read | |
| 13th Oct | Council | Read | Read |
| 10th Nov | Council | Read | Read |
| 8th Dec | Council | Read | Read |
Meetings, Agenda and Minutes 2021
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic all future Parish Council Meetings will take place via Zoom.
The link, meeting ID and password will be stated at the top of the agenda
Meetings will take place on 2nd Tuesday of the month unless otherwise stated. Meetings start at 7.30pm.
| Date | Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Jan | Council | Read | Read |
| 9th Feb | Council | Read | Read |
| 9th Mar | Council | Read | |
| 13th April | Council | ||
| 18th May | Annual Parish Meeting | ||
| 18th May | Annual Council Meeting | ||
| 18th May | Council | ||
| 8th June | Council | ||
| 13th July | Council | ||
| 14th Sept | Council | ||
| 12th Oct | Council | ||
| 9th Nov | Council | ||
| 14th Dec | Council (Precept) |
Services
Allotments
The allotments in Piddington and Piddington Green have now been leased to the Parish Council by Bucks County Council and we have gradually improved the general appearance of this section of the Parish.
In general the allotments are maintained to a very high standard and much of the produce finds its way to the Annual Show which takes place every August/September in the Village Hall.
As a legally constituted body we are obliged to have an Allotment Tenancy Agreement & Rules. This document is now available and can be found in the Archives.
Recreation Ground
The Recreation Ground in Piddington has recently been refurbished and some new equipment installed.
In addition to the small adventure playground with its rope climbling frame and slide there's a bouncing animal and two sizes of swings for older children and toddlers.
Over the far side of the recreation ground there is a small 5-a-side football pitch.
Sandwiched between the two areas is a ball wall with facilities for football, cricket and basketball/netball.
We haven't forgotten the grown-up's either. A picnic bench provides a welcome refuge whilst watching the youngsters have fun.
A new piece of play equipment for the younger children was purchased at a cost of £6,400. Red Kite Housing contributed £3000 towards this project and the Parish Council paid the remainder.
The new equipment seems to have been well received but we welcome your comments.