Welcome

Taplow Parish Council is your first tier of local government. Our website provides information on Parish Council responsibilities and activities, together with many other matters affecting Taplow – local news and information on other responsible bodies that affect life in Taplow.

Our website now includes a facility to sign up for a monthly email news service

TAPLOW NEWS

  • Neighbourhood Plan – we are very happy to confirm that we have engaged with consultants to complete the Taplow Neighbourhood Plan.  Any volunteers are welcome to get involved and help with this, please contact the Clerk
  • WhatsApp – We’ve launched a new Taplow Parish Council WhatsApp group to make it easier for residents to keep up to date with what’s happening in our parish.
    You can expect updates about:
    🏡 Planning applications and important local planning matters
    📅 Local events and activities
    📢 Parish Council news and announcements
    ℹ️ Useful information and updates for residents

It is broadcast only, so there’s no group chat and no need to worry about lots of replies or notifications. The Parish Council will simply share important local information directly with subscribers.

To join: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCjYjNElagyNlZKnR1l
or use the QR code below.  PLEASE BEAR WITH US WHILE THIS IS BEING STARTED

  • Newsletter – The current Newsletter will stop after Christmas, please sign up to the WhatsApp group or use this website for all information
  • Hall Hire – Please go to the Hall Hire tab for more info on hiring our village Hall for your event and for online booking https://venuehire.scribeaccounts.com/Taplow-Parish-Council
  • Taplow Station Parking Project – The new scheme is well underway and should be completed and live from 11th October
  • Old Priory Gardens –  The aim of Taplow Parish Council is to create an environment in Old Priory Gardens that provides a serene space for residents to enjoy, and especially for local children to learn about nature through the various education and play activities that take place there during the year.  To achieve this, we have already invested in successfully removing several unsightly and potentially unsafe out-buildings in the area. We have also undertaken a comprehensive audit of trees in OPG, supported by expert advice from competent bodies, not least with the support and opinion from the Chief Ranger of Cliveden Estate.  As a result, we are implementing a carefully considered Tree Management program that will see the removal of a few selected small trees that are either rotten, already partially fallen or those which may present a potential risk to safety in the near future. The work will be carried out this Autumn using best tree management practices.  This action is not only prudent at this time, but has the benefits of improving safety for all users, helping to better define the desired paths through OPG, encouraging new growth and biodiversity. The Parish council is pleased to take the necessary steps and ongoing development activities that will ensure we develop a safe and enjoyable Community Space for the  residents of Taplow.

  • Next meeting – Parish Council on Tuesday 10th November 7.30pm @ Taplow Village Hall

Annual governance and Accountability return – Any person has the right to inspect and make copies of the accounting records of the Council for the financial year ending 31st March 2025. These documents will be available by application to the Clerk.

Highways Issues – Many of our parishioners contact us regarding issues on the highways and pavements, sadly only Bucks Council have the remit and responsibility to deal with highway issues. So if you have any concern about pavements, potholes in the road, fly tipping, drainage issues etc please report it directly to Buckinghamshire Council using:  https://fixmystreet.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

Streetlighting – Bucks Council are responsible for streetlighting on main routes such as the A4 (generally taller lights) but if you spot problems with streetlighting on village roads, please contact the Clerk.