This consultation is being run by Preston Hedges Trust. Please see below for more information:-
Consultation Letter - preston Hedges pdfQA Document - Preston Hedges
Taylor Wimpey are to build the community centre and have recently told the Parish Council they propose to begin the build shortly, rather than in mid-2026 as previously indicated.
The Parish Council wishes urgently to set up a working group of parishioners to help with the commissioning and eventual management of the new community centre which will be of tremendous benefit to the parish and in particular the residents of Buckton Fields.
Those interested in contributing to the development of the community centre should contact the parish clerk at clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk. Subsequently, you will be invited to the “Volunteer Meeting” in due course.
(the image above, is owned by Taylor Wimpey and is latest proposed design as far as the Parish Council are aware).
The draft minutes will be reviewed and approved at the next Liaison Forum.
UPDATE: 23 December 2022
Residents of Buckton Fields East may have already seen the update on First Port’s My Home Portal. Whilst the Parish Council have no involvement in the management of Buckton Fields East, First Port have kindly provided a copy of the update to us:-
“Good afternoon All,
Just a quick update on the Dog and Waste Bins.
I have had many emails and cases regarding the state of the bins. You will be please to hear we are a step closer to get new contractor in place. While the admin side is being sorted and notice given to the current contractors, please could I ask that if a bin is full can you go to another bin or take the rubbish home. I mean no offence in asking this. I have asked for the Dog waste collector to empty all bins as due to contamination the waste bin collector can’t empty the waste bins. I have asked for this to be done as a matter of urgency but as for all, we are entering the Christmas period where by a lot of companies close down. I thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Wishing you all festive greetings and I am looking forward to working with you in 2023.”
The Parish Council do hope that with Debbie Harrison now overseeing the management of Buckton Fields East, that residents will begin to see the expected improvements. The Parish Clerk will have limited access to emails over the Christmas period and will deal with any further queries upon her return on 3 January 2023. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
UPDATE: 21 December 2022
The Parish Council are aware of extensively overflowing litter and dog bins at Buckton Fields (we have not been informed that any of the bins are located in Buckton Fields West but if that is the case please see below).
The Parish Clerk understands (but it is for First Port to confirm) that many litter bins are contaminated with dog waste and the current contractor does not have the appropriate licence to deal with dog waste. The Parish Clerk has inquired as to whether the current dog waste contractor can clear the whole of Buckton Fields East to deal with the back log, preferably before Christmas. The Parish Clerk awaits a response.
First Port have confirmed to the Parish Clerk that they are looking at putting a new contractor in place for the new year and that the My Home Portal will be updated once further information is known.
Whilst the Parish Council have no control over the management of Buckton Fields, the Council appreciates the frustration of residents and are actively trying to help resolve the issue on your behalf.
Buckton Fields East
Buckton Fields East (as shown in the image below) is now managed by First Port. They are responsible for emptying the bins and maintaining the public open spaces. Please use the My Home Portal to log any issues or email help@firstport.co.uk
As Buckton Fields West is still under construction, the bins and maintenance of the open spaces remain the responsibility of the developers. If you have any issues please email CustomerCareSouthMidlands@bloorhomes.com
For a brief introduction to what CIL is and how it can be spent, you may wish to read the Council’s CIL Allocation Policy.
As of December 2022, the Parish Council are in receipt of £241,703.85 of CIL funds.
Following efforts such as hand delivering leaflets in Autumn 21 and Summer 22 and hosting a CIL Roadshow at the Annual Parish Meeting in May 22 and during the Jubilee weekend in June 22, the Council were in receipt of 60+ suggestions on how to spend CIL.
In accordance with the Council’s CIL Allocation Policy, the suggestions were narrowed down to the following projects:-
The Council awaits detailed viability reports regarding the above projects. As stated in the CIL Allocation Policy, further CIL is expected. The Council have resolved to take forward viable projects utilising CIL funds received and to host a second round of CIL spending in due course.
Buckton Fields
The Parish Council is committing significant CIL funds to Buckton Fields in two forms: (a) the community centre which it will own and operate and (b) enhancements to the public open space which will need to be discussed in accordance with below.
As with all CIL projects, a pre-requisite is land owner consent. Please see the Buckton Fields Liaison Forum Minutes for further information on the process that must be followed to obtain consent (item 7).
Unfortunately, the Parish Council have no control or influence over this process.
We appreciate it is frustrating for residents and this is why the Council continue to liaise with the developers and First Port for updates. The Council will review the position at the Council meeting in February 2023.
Once the construction of Buckton Fields West is complete, this part of the estate will follow the same process as detailed above.
The Council understand that residents of Buckton Fields East, as members of the Management Company, have been writing to the nominee Directors of the Management Company requesting a General Meeting to be held. The Council is not aware of any response to date.
Buckton Fields Play Park
The Council understand the following:-
Should you have any further questions about CIL or would like to get involved with a particular project, please contact the Parish Clerk – clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk
The minutes will be reviewed and approved at the next Liaison Forum.