Hungerford Town Council
Welcome to Hungerford Town Council's Website
Our website aims to inform you about the activities of the Council and to invite your comments.
There are 15 volunteer Councillors who are supported by the Town Clerk, Deputy Clerk and RFO. Full Council meets every month and there are five main committees and the timetable for these is listed in the calendar. Town issues are actively debated and actions taken to try and make life better for the people of Hungerford.
If you have any concerns or issues please contact a Councillor, or contact the Town Council Office.
The Town Council office is situated in the new Library building with automatic doors and is next to Church Street Car Park which has disabled parking.
Office opening hours are:
Monday - Friday
10am - 2pm.
Armed Forces Day Parade
Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 29th June 2019 was celebrated in
Hungerford with a parade by 6 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME, with
the Mayor, Cllr Helen Simpson; High Sheriff of Berkshire, Lucy Zeal and her St
John's Ambulance cadet, Maisy Pink-Costello; Constable, Nick Lumley and
Bellman, Julian Tubb taking the salute.
Following the parade, a barbecue was held at the Royal British Legion
for REME and their families, to which all were welcome. Live music was
provide by the band, Pope.
Our thanks go to Christian Alba Butcher who provided the meat for the
barbecue and to Tesco for also providing refreshments and to all who worked
hard to make the day a success.
Response from Bewley Homes
Further to our Environment and Planning Meeting of 10th June 2019 we have now received a response from Bewley Homes on the questions submitted to them regarding the Salisbury Road development. Please refer to the attached document.
Response from Bewley Homes to questions submitted
Hungerford 2036 Neighbourhood Development Plan Aims and Objectives
The
draft vision, aims and objectives of the Hungerford 2036 Neighbourhood Plan are
summarised in the attached document. They are based on the results of the community survey in July
2018, the Hungerford Town Plan (2013) and additional research by the project
team. Residents will have the opportunity to meet with the H2036 team
who will have a display and stand at the annual Town Meeting and will be encouraging comments and feedback
on these aims which will eventually form the policies of the NDP.
Hungerford Foodbank
The Hungerford Foodbank Centre is located at Hungerford Methodist Church in Bridge Street and is open on Wednesdays from 13.00-15.00. Contact number is 07955 626621.
For details about the West Berks Foodbank visit https://westberks.foodbank.org.uk/
The Crisis Foodbank telephone number is 01635 760560.
If you would like to donate to the Foodbank, there are donation points in Hungerford at the churches, Tesco and Co-op.
The Foodbank website includes information about how you can volunteer.
Smarten up Hungerford
West Berkshire Council Press Release: Removal of unwanted green bins
We have received the following press release from WBC:
West Berkshire Council will be arranging collection of unwanted green bins over the next few months. Residents who do not wish to subscribe to the garden waste service or use their green bin to recycle food waste can request a collection online to have their green bin removed from their property
We would encourage residents to use their green bin to recycle food waste or to use them for something other than garden waste. Some residents have chosen to use them for extra storage, or to convert them into a water butt, wormery or composter.
Request for a green bin to be collected at www.westberks.gov.uk/unwantedgreenbin
Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2017-18
Neigbourhood Watch Hungerford
Following a meeting led by Angela Money, Thames Valley Neighbourhood Watch Committee
Member representing West Berkshire with Thames Valley Police, Mayor of Hungerford and Richard Benyon MP, local residents were encouraged to create a Neighbourhood Watch team in Hungerford.
The first priority is to find a Co-ordinator. If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and send it to The Head of Coporate Communications, Thames Valley Police Headquarter - address on the bottom of the attached form
Application Form
Police & Crime Summary
Age UK Berkshire - Easy Shop
Easy Shop is a service provided by Age UK Berkshire in association with the leading supermarkets to give you regular and reliable supermarket shopping delivered to your home. If you find it difficult to get to the shops, can't or don't want to shop on-line: whether you're older or a person with disabilities, Easy Shop is designed for you. Please follow the attached link to Penny Post for more details about this helpful scheme:
http://pennypost.org.uk/2017/12/easy-shop-shopping-made-simpler-berkshire-age-uk/or contact Age UK Berkshire on 0118 959 4242 or 01635 522255, easyshop@ageukberkshire.org.uk, www.ageukberkshire.org.uk.
Business Directory
For contacts for businesses in Hungerford, please follow the link to the Hungerford Chamber of Commerce website
http://www.hungerfordchamberofcommerce.co.uk
Responsibilities
Hungerford Town Council works alongside West Berkshire District Council to provide a variety of local services. Listed below is a summary of the responsibilities and services provided by HTC and WBC.
Hungerford Town Council is responsible for:
Planning (HTC is a statutory consultee on Planning Applications in Hungerford and although the Town Council’s comments will be considered, the final decision lies with West Berkshire Council)
Highways & Transport (HTC's Highways and Transport Committee lobby WBC for changes they see as required through their local knowledge of the town, but ultimately WBC are responsible. In particular potholes, slips and trips on the footway should be reported directly to them through customerservices@westberks.gov.uk)
Hungerford Youth & Community Centre
Community Events
Bridge Street War Memorial
Public Toilets
West Berkshire District Council is responsible for:
For help relating to any of the above, please contact the WBC website on www.westberks.gov.uk
In addition to the above, the Town and Manor of Hungerford is a charity responsible for protecting the Commoners' rights and the lands and rivers of the Town and Manor. Their areas of responsibility include:
The Town Hall
Local markets and other events
Hungerford Common, The Croft, Freeman's March, the John O'Gaunt Inn
For help relating to any of the above, please contact the Town and Manor website on www.hungerfordtownandmanor.co.uk