As a result of complaints received from a neighbouring property, the junior football goal on the Spencer Holland Recreation Ground is under consideration for removal at the next parish council meeting (at 7.30pm on Thursday 20th April in the Church Room).  Do you have a view on this? If so please come along to the meeting and let the council know what you think.  You can find the agenda for the meeting here.

An open meeting to discuss the development of a Parish Plan agreed at the council meeting on 15th October will be held by zoom at 7.30pm on Tuesday 10th November. Anyone who wishes to participate may join on https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85332542743?pwd=aVBJLzhVS0ZQVWJrR2p6ekZ4cFVvZz09

Or by dialing in on either 0203 481 5237 or 0203 481 5240 United Kingdom and entering the meeting ID: 853 3254 2743 and passcode: 718990.

Over 250 people (we think – but it was dark!) attended the inaugural Community Carols on The Green last night. Hot chocolate was served from Cedars, mulled wine from Martins Pond (compliments of the Parish Council), the Rev Joe told the Christmas story, and Choir on the Green lead the singing on staging and under lighting provided by local resident Chris Pocock.

Same time, same place next year?

Open spaces
The two trees on the Spencer Holland recreation ground which were considered high
risk have been removed. It wasn’t possible to cut back some trees on the sports field
whose branches are encroaching on the football pitch but this will be completed shortly.
Work will also commence in the next few weeks on some essential tree maintenance on
the Old Green.

Planning
Since the last meeting the council submitted an objection to proposed variations to work
at Williams Wood, Vicarage Rd (23/02958/ROC) but supported an application from Clayton
Cottage, Frithsden Lane for an extension and work to windows (23/02908/LBC).

At the January meeting the council will be considering proposals for:

• 23 Water End Rd and land to rear of 21 Water End Rd (23/01211/FUL). This development has been discussed in various iterations at three council meetings and the Parish Council has objected to each proposal. The Applicant has proposed some additional alterations which don’t yet appear on the planning portal but are detailed in the briefing note for the Parish Council meeting.

• 15 The Back, Potten End – works to trees (23/02963/TCA).

• Hill House, Frithsden Copse – installation of heat pumps (23/03029/RET).

• National Trust Land adjacent to Nettleden Road – felling of ash trees (24/00021/TCA).

The council has received notification of an appeal for a proposal to build a stable and hay
and feed store to which the Parish Council objected on land off Little Heath Lane (22/03183/FUL).

Dates for your diaries
Mr Paul Miller, General Manager of National Trust, Ashridge Estate will attend the council
meeting on 15th February to update us on their plans.

Mr Howard Craft, Club Manager of Berkhamsted Golf Club will attend the council meeting
on 21st March to update us on their plans for tree management.