Notice of Vacancy in the office of Parish Councillor
Cookham Parish Council | Cookham Rise Ward
Pursuant to section 87(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, that due to the death of Eileen Bune, a casual vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Cookham Rise Ward of Cookham Parish.
The vacancy will be filled by election* if, within fourteen days of the date of this notice, any ten local government electors for the said parish/ward of the parish submit a written request to the Returning Officer, Town Hall, St. Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1RF.
* The election will take place not later than 60 days from the date of this notice.
In computing the fourteen (or sixty days), a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday, or a day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning shall be disregarded.
If no such written request for an election is received by the Returning Officer within the time specified, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council
Dated this 28th April 2025
Signed D. Kanthi
Clerk to the Parish Council
Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday
27th May 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
