Vacancy for a Parish Councillor
A vacancy has arisen for a councillor to serve on Cookham Parish Council. Candidates must be 18 or over and live or work within three miles of the Parish.
No election having been requested by the residents of Cookham Rise, the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
For further information and nomination forms, please contact the Parish Council office on 01628 522003 or office@cookham-pc.gov.uk
Applications
These should be received by 12 noon on Monday 23rd June 2025.
Accounting Statements: Confirmation of the dates of the period for the exercise of public rights
Name of smaller authority: Cookham Parish Council
County Area (local councils and parish meetings only): Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) in the County of Berkshire.
On behalf of the smaller authority, I confirm that the dates set for the period for the exercise of public rights are as follows:
From Monday, 10th June 2025 and ending on Monday, 21st July 2025
Signed: D Kanthi
Role: Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer
Council Meeting Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 7.30pm.
This is our chance as a community to have our say in planning.
Details on traffic groups, PC surveys and other strategic projects.
We welcome feedback, comments and any relevant communications.
Sutton Rd, Cookham – Gas Pipes Upgrade over 34 weeks
Cadent Gas Network Major Works
Sutton Road, Cookham and surrounding side roads have 3.7km of corroded aging gas pipes that need to be changed.
Cadent are upgrading the ageing metal gas pipes with new more durable plastic pipes. This is government-mandated work, directed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Start date: 31 March 2025
Duration: Planned for 34 Weeks (inc. reinstatement) in 20 Phases
Length of pipe to be replaced: 3.7km (2.3 miles)
Traffic management: The majority of the project will be carried out under multi-way lights due to single lane closures with 1 bus stop suspension in phase 1. Footway closures will be in place with alternative routes provided. Traffic management for phase 20 will be confirmed
> Full details of the work are in the PDF document which can be downloaded by clicking here.
Project website
Full details of the 20 Phases, FAQs and Public Meeting
https://cadentgas.com/major-projects/cookham
The Parish Council is a public democratic body and members of the public are encouraged to attend the Council’s meetings.
Information regarding meetings is available on this website and can also be seen on the Parish Council’s noticeboards, the main one is located outside the Parish Office in High Road.
The others are outside Pinder Hall in Lower Road, on the Causeway near to the War Memorial and at the junction of Bigfrith Lane with Church Road in Cookham Dean.
The Clerk to the Council and Assistant Clerk have an office at the Library in High Road, Cookham Rise SL6 9JF – next to Cookham Rise Primary School.
The office is open weekdays 8.30 am – 12.30 pm, so that residents can view planning applications, enquire about burial sites, pay allotment rents and deal with any general enquiries.
Outside these hours there is an answerphone 01628 522003. The Council can also be contacted by email on office@cookham-pc.gov.uk
