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The View from Shute End...
Wokingham District Councillor Annette Drake reports
Barber Close
My thanks to the residents who helped resist the application for an access from Barber Close to the land behind the houses in Sawpit Road. This relates to the outline application which the residents had many objections to, but the most appropriate reasons for the rejection were the proximity of the access to No 3 and the fact that the affordable house would not be on the site, but elsewhere in the district.
Traffic Issues
I have had several letters about the ongoing problems with speeding traffic through the village. I have written to the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police to ask him to look into this matter and await his reply.
No more pathway parking
The long awaited bollards to prevent cars mounting the footpath by the shops and the new cottages by the butchers seem to be on their way at last. This week I have worked with the Highways to determine how many are required and where they should be placed.
Council Tax increases
On 26th February the council tax increases were announced at 3.94%, adding to this the costs for the parish, police and the fire service this equates to a rise of approximately 4.985%, the lowest increase in the history of the Council. In real terms, this means a Band D property increase of £55.85 per annum.
Once again, many thanks to everyone who helps with support and pointing out problems that are the Council’s responsibility. I am available most Saturday mornings between 10am and 12 noon.
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