At this time of coronavirus constraints the Parish Council has to 'meet' in different ways and there will be no availability for members of the public to be physically present.

If you have any issues you wish to be considered by the Council please e mail details to the Clerk on clerk@whittlebury.org.uk who will progress them accordingly.

The Chair of Slapton Parish Meeting expresses his concerns about public footpaths in the parish

Due to the coronavirus situation all Parish Council Meetings and the Annual Village Meeting planned for May 28th are postponed until further.

Contact can still be made directly with the Parish Clerk on 01327 353622 or clerk@whittlebury.org.uk

Keep safe and well...

With the coronavirus pandemic tightening its grip and the situation seemingly deteriorating by the day, the Whittlebury Good Neighbour Scheme is available for any villager who needs assistance such as shopping errands, collecting prescriptions, local lifts (to avoid travelling on public transport) etc.

Please ring 07494 429570 where you will be able to speak to a coordinator between 9.00am and 1200... Read More »

Villagers have been celebrating the recently received news that permission for the new Reading Room has at last been granted by SNC. After an extraordinarily drawn out process that started with the submission of the plans last September, the village was thrilled to hear a few days ago that permission had been secured.

At the same time, the lease for the pocket of land adjacent to the existing playing... Read More »

Is your group looking for help with funding?

The Parish Council has just adopted a new Grant Aid Policy and it may be worth taking a look and applying to the Parish Clerk for an Application Form.

Are you or do your know any young person who may be interested in being involved in the 2020 Youth Commission?

Many will recall that there used to be a thriving WI in the village which, unfortunately, had to fold about three years ago due, principally, to declining numbers of members.

Currently, there are attempts to reform the local branch and to that end, Anne Seckington of Brackley WI arranged a meeting in the Reading Room on Saturday 4th January 2020 to try and gauge interest. Unfortunately there were insufficient... Read More »

A notice of a vacancy seat on the Council to be filled by co-option is attached. Be proactive in your village and apply.

The attached poster provides a useful reminder of what can, and what cannot, be recycled in the blue bin.