Roadworks notification 9th-11th May, Chesham Road, Bellingdon

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL have given notice that, Affinity Water works will take place on Chesham Road, Bellingdon from 9th May 2023 for approximately 3 days between 09:30 and 15:30 each day. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL intend to make an Order which will temporarily prohibit any vehicle from proceeding, except for access, in that length of Chesham Road, Bellingdon, which continues for a distance of approximately 173 metres.
The alternative route for vehicles affected by the closure will be via Chesham Road, Bank Green, Asheridge Road, Hivings Hill, Mount Nugent and viceversa.

For specific location and up to date information, please see:https://one.network/?GB133847637

Falcon Motor Club’s rearranged March Hare Classic – 29th April

The Falcon Motor Club is planning to run its rearranged March Hare Classic Trial, on Sunday 29th April 2018. The start and finish will be at the Chequers Inn St. Albans Road, Redbourn. There will be up to 50 entrants driving cars ranging in age from the 1920’s to recent times. The first car will be leaving at 0830 and should return at around 16.00. The route leaves the Chequers Inn via the A5183 and the B487 towards Harpenden. The route returns along the B487 from Hemel Hempstead and thence to the start venue. The cars will approach from Wigginton and leave on the road to Bellingdon between the hours of 14.30 and 16.30.

The event is being organised in accordance with the Motor Vehicles (Competitions and Trials) regulations and the General Regulations of the Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association Ltd. Motor rallies and trials are permitted through provisions contained in section 13 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and detailed in the Motor Vehicles (Competitions and Trial ) Regulations. In seeking authorisation the relevant Police Authorities, Route Liaison Officers and County Councils Rights of Way Departments have been informed and approval for the event has been requested.

More information on previous events may be found at www.falconmotorclub.com

Geoff Hodge
Falcon Motor Club Ltd

Road speed sign in Asheridge

The Parish Council has purchased a road speed sign that will be placed in each of the villages under its jurisdiction for three weeks at a time, before moving on to the next village. It is due to be put up in Asheridge this week. Lets hope it reminds drivers to slow down in our villages!

HS2 information workshops

The High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent soon. Following this both Chiltern District Council and South Bucks District Council will start to receive what are known as Schedule 17 submissions (approvals for detailed planning matters) relating to the proposed scheme.

These are not like planning applications as we know them and we are sure there are many questions you may have relating to this process. Our community information workshops will help you understand this process.

The two-hour workshops will be held at:

  • Chiltern District Council, King George V Road, Amersham HP6 5AW – 1 March 6pm
  • South Bucks District Council, Oxford Road, Denham UL9 4LH- 8 March 6pm
  • Iver Village Hall, Grange Way, Iver SL0 9NW – 14 March 6.30pm
  • Chalfont Epilepsy Centre, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter SL9 0RJ – 20 March 6pm
  • Great Missenden Memorial Hall, High Street, Great Missenden HP16 9AE – 27 March 7pm

To book your place on the community information workshops please send an email to Imran.nawaz@chiltern.gov.uk with your full name, email address, date of workshop you would like to attend and your organisation (if applicable).

Classic cars in the village – 5th March 2017 CANCELLED :(

The Falcon Motor Club is planning to run its March Hare Classic Trial, this year on Sunday 5th March 2017. The start and finish will be at the Chequers Inn St. Albans Road, Redbourn. There will be up to 50 entrants driving cars ranging in age from the 1920’s to recent times. The first car will be leaving at 0830 and should return at around 16.00. The route leaves the Chequers Inn via the A5183 and the B487 towards Harpenden. The route returns along the B487 from Hemel Hempstead and thence to the start venue. The cars will approach from Wigginton and leave on the road to Bellingdon between the hours of 14.30 and 16.30.

The event is being organised in accordance with the Motor Vehicles (Competitions and Trials) regulations and the General Regulations of the Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association Ltd. Motor rallies and trials are permitted through provisions contained in section 13 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and detailed in the Motor Vehicles (Competitions and Trial ) Regulations. In seeking authorisation the relevant Police Authorities, Route Liaison Officers and County Councils Rights of Way Departments have been informed and approval for the event has been requested.