How Can Twyford Parish Council Help You?

 

A Parish Council can have many powers and duties but its principal aim is to be of service to the community and as such its councillors who are elected but not paid by the community are there to serve you. This service is effected by the Clerk who manages the Council’s resources under instructions from the Council. Often this means liaising with the District Council which also provides many local services (see www.wokingham.gov.uk)

The Clerk can be contacted by email, telephone or letter and is happy to help with local queries or point you in the right direction.

Clerk to the Council: Mr John March
Address: 58 Wargrave Rd, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9PH
Telephone Number: Twyford (0118) 9345444
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Areas where the Parish Council can specifically help are as follows:

 

	The Council owns and maintains a number of street lights in Twyford, while the remainder are owned by Wokingham District Council. Faults or problems with any light can be reported to the Clerk directly who liaises with Southern Electric and Wokingham District Council.
	The Council provides allotments at two sites, London Road and Hurst Road for a small annual rent to parishioners.
	The Council comments on all planning applications within the parish and is concerned to assess the impact of proposals on local infrastructure and resources. The Council is consulted on most planning applications.
	The Council liases with Wokingham District Council and the police over maintenance and safety problems within the village.
	The Council operates two open space facilities. King George V Playing Field where there are tennis courts run by the local tennis club, a children’s playground and a youth shelter, and Stanlake Meadow. Both sites are used by local football clubs and Stanlake Meadow will be the home of Twyford Cricket Club from 2003.The Council also owns Jubilee Corner. Other open spaces in the village are the responsibility of Wokingham District Council.
	The Council operates a small burial ground for long standing residents of Twyford with a quiet garden and woodland area constructed in celebration of the Millennium.
	The Council liases with Wokingham District Council and the police over maintenance and safety problems within the village.