Become a Councillor – Free Event

Cold Ash Parish Council has a vacancy for a councillor. If you’re interested why not join the event below to found out more about being a councillor.

Join viral sensation, Jackie Weaver, and a group of community heroes to discuss getting involved with your local (parish and town) council. Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to help make a long-lasting change? Do you have concerns about a specific issue and want to do something about it? This event will tell you what you need to know about local councils, and what they do, the role of a councillor and how to become one.

Speakers: Cllr Emily Benner, Croxley Green Parish Council, Cllr Rachael Pearson, Denmead Parish Council, Cllr Dan Thomas, mayor of Much Wenlock Town Council and Jackie Weaver, chief officer at the Cheshire Association of Local Councils.

2 March 2021 — 18:00 – 19:00
FREE

For more details click here.

Cold Ash Neighbourhood Development Plan Update – Feb 2021

The Cold Ash Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) is a legal process that will allow Parishioners to have a greater say in where new housing will be built in the Parish of Cold Ash. It will also give Parishioners a greater say in the style and type of housing. 

The NDP is being developed by the Cold Ash NDP Steering Group. The Steering Group publishes regular updates for parishioners.

In the latest update Peter Murray from the NDP Steering Group gives details about the possible new housing sites in the Parish.

The full update can be found here.

West Berkshire Council Local Plan Review to 2037 – Consultation

West Berkshire Council is creating a new local plan that will define the housing numbers and allocate new housing sites running up to 2037. One of the new housing locations is the new strategic site in Thatcham that could have up to 2500 houses.

West Berkshire Council has recently completed a consultation on their draft version of the plan.

For further details and a copy of the Cold Ash Parish Council response to the consultation please visit our local plan webpage.

Cold Ash Neighbourhood Development Plan Update

The Cold Ash Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) is a legal process that will allow Parishioners to have a greater say in where new housing will be built in the Parish of Cold Ash. It will also give Parishioners a greater say in the style and type of housing. 

The NDP is being developed by the Cold Ash NDP Steering Group. The Steering Group publishes regular updates for parishioners.

In the latest update Peter Murray from the NDP Steering Group gives an update on progress so far.

The full update can be found here.

Cold Ash Neighbourhood Development Plan Update

The Cold Ash Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) is a legal process that will allow Parishioners to have a greater say in where new housing will be built in the Parish of Cold Ash. It will also give Parishioners a greater say in the style and type of housing. 

The NDP is being developed by the Cold Ash NDP Steering Group. The Steering Group publishes regular updates for parishioners.

In the latest update Councillor Garth Simpson describes recent activities with regards Traffic, Transport and Travel.

The full update can be found here.

Cold Ash Neighbourhood Development Plan Update

The Cold Ash Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) is a legal process that will allow Parishioners to have a greater say in where new housing will be built in the Parish of Cold Ash. It will also give Parishioners a greater say in the style and type of housing. 

The NDP is being developed by the Cold Ash NDP Steering Group. The Steering Group publishes regular updates for parishioners.

In the latest update Councillor Ivor McArdle describes recent activities and gives an update on the West Berkshire Council HELAA (Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment).

The full update can be found here.