Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Cookham Parish Council Cookham Parish Council ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/) - Welcome to the Cookham Parish Council website Welcome to our website We hope you will find the website full of useful, local information. Please use the menu at the top to explore the content. We hope you will use it regularly to keep up to date with what your Councillors are doing, what’s going on, - [The Place](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/the-place/) - Cookham Parish - The Place Quick Links: History | Odney Common and the Moor | Byelaws | Maps | Borough Council Village History The Cookham area has been inhabited for thousands of years. Several prehistoric burial mounds on Cock Marsh were excavated in the 19th century and the largest stone axe ever found in Britain - [Meetings](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/meetings/) - Cookham PC Meetings Meeting Information The next meeting of Cookham Parish Council: Planning Meeting on 9th June 2026 at 7.30pm Planning Agenda June Meetings of Cookham Parish Council are usually held on Tuesdays, commencing at 7.30pm These are held in the Community Room at Cookham Library.> Get Directions The Parish Council is a public democratic - [Cemetery and Chapel](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/cemetery-and-chapel/) - Cookham Parish Cemetery and Chapel The Cemetery The Cemetery and its lovely Victorian Chapel are situated in a very tranquil and delightful setting in Long Lane, off Switchback Road North, Cookham. The gates are open from 8 am till 8 pm. Dogs must be kept on a lead. Any member of the public may purchase - [Archives](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/archives/) - Cookham PC Meetings Archives To view documents from other previous meetings not listed in any of the tables, please contact the Parish Clerk. - [Councillors](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/councillors/) - Cookham Parish Councillors Quick Links: Chairman & Vice-Chairman | Cookham Rise Ward | Cookham Ward | West Ward (Cookham Dean) | Borough | Office | Past Chairmen Chairman & Vice-Chairman Bill Perry Chairman Mark Howard Vice-Chairman Cookham Rise Ward Carol Aisladie Chairman of Staffing Committee Nick Bedwell Councillor Jacqui Edwards Chairman of Planning Committee Laura Tull Councillor Caroline - [Neighbourhood Plan](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan/) - Cookham Neighbourhood Plan - Now Adopted - 'Made' version Download the 'Made' Plan (108 pages, 5MB) Click here for the Hi-Res version (14Mb) Cookham Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2021 - 2038 This is the ‘Made’ version of the Neighbourhood Plan for Cookham Parish.The Cookham Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared by the local community through the Cookham - [List of Chairmen](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/list-of-chairmen/) - Roll of Honour - List of Chairmen Edit 1895 - 1963 Chairman 1963 - To Date Chairman 1895 - 961896 - 98 1898 - 1901 1901 - 05 1905 - 06 1906 - 07 1907 - 08 1908 - 09 1909 - 10 1910 - 12 1912 - 14 1914 - 16 1916 - - [Neighbourhood Plan Information and Archive](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan-information-archive/) - Cookham Neighbourhood Plan - Information and Archive Quick Links: A Cookham NP | What does a Neighbourhood Plan do? | Next Steps | CNP Working Party Documents A Cookham Neighbourhood Plan Cookham Parish Council has prepared the Cookham Neighbourhood Plan. The plan is now adopted. What does a Neighbourhood Plan do? It gives us all as - [Neighbourhood Plan Copy](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan-2/) - Cookham Neighbourhood Plan - Now Adopted Click to download the Neighbourhood Plan (108 pages, 5MB) Cookham Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2021 - 2038 The Cookham Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared by the local community through the Cookham Parish Council. The Plan sets out the local community’s aspirations for the Plan area over the period to 2038 and - [Constitutional Documents and Compliance](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/constitutional-documents-and-compliance/) - Constitutional Documents and Compliance Our Key Documents The Parish Council must comply with its constitutional framework and relevant laws as set out by statute. The following documents are the main framework documents, click on the title to show the key documents. Standing OrdersFinancial RegulationsCode of Conduct Financial Reports and Compliance Documents In terms of Compliance, - [Odney](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/odney/) - Odney Common and The Moor Quick Links: History | Odney Common and the Moor | Byelaws | Maps | Borough Council Odney Common - The Scheme Download Odney Common - The Scheme Odney Common - Byelaws Download the Odney Common Byelaws Odney Common and the Moor Odney Common and The Moor, 1923 Click the image - [Calendar](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/calendar/) - [Annual Reports](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/annual-parish-reports/) - Cookham Parish Council Annual Reports Annual Reports This page contains the yearly Parish Council reports. - [Annual Parish Meetings](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/annual-parish-meetings/) - Annual Parish Meeting Quick Links: Framework | Council Role & Meetings | Constitution Documents & Compliance | Freedom of Information Act | Provision of Information Annual Parish Meetings There is also an Annual Parish Meeting normally during the month of March when we usually invite guests to speak on issues of local interest. This meeting - [Alfred Major Recreation Ground](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/alfred-major-recreation-ground/) - Alfred Major Recreation Ground The Parish Council owns 14 acres of green space in the middle of Cookham, called the Alfred Major Recreation Ground. This land was bequeathed to the village in the 1940s for the recreation and enjoyment of the community. The Ground is regularly used by Cookham Dean Football Club for their matches. - [CNP Supporting Documents Reg15 Draft Submission 2024](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/reg-15-draft-submission-version/) - Cookham Neighbourhood Plan - Supporting Documents Report from CNP Working Party to Council November 2024 > Report to CPC CNP Submission Covering Letter October 2024 > Letter to RBWM Design Guidance and Codes October 2024 > AECOM Report Basic Conditions and Area Statement June 2024 > Report and Area Statement Consultation Statement Vol. 1 June - [Village Design Statement](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/village-design-statement/) - Your Voice - Cookham Village Design Statement - VDS The Cookham Parish Council Cookham Village Design Statement (VDS) Cookham Village Design Statement (VDS) describes the character and setting of Cookham's three settlements. It provides local guidance to assist those seeking to make changes to their property or land to understand if the proposed change would - [FAQs - Neighbourhood Plan](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/faqs-neighbourhood-plan/) - Cookham Neighbourhood Plan - Q & A Answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about the Cookham Neighbourhood Plan... The Neighbourhood Plan is an expression of the ‘community’s manifesto’ for the area. It focusses on land use and development matters. Please check the responses to the following common questions. Q & A - Click on each - [Test Page](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/test-page/) - Test page Please try things out on this page.It is not linked to the internet so you can experiment here. Title Heading 2 Meetings of Cookham Parish Council are usually held on Tuesdays, commencing at 7.30pm.These are held in the Community Room at Cookham Library. > Get Directions The Parish Council is a public democratic - [Your Voice](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/your-voice/) - Your Voice Strategic Projects View the CPC 2023 - 2027 Strategic Plan for Cookham Strategic plan Strategic Projects Details to be added.Check back later. Strategic projects Parish Council Surveys Details to be added.Check back later. Parish Council Surveys Traffic group Details to be added.Check back later. Traffic group Highways Issues Many of our parishioners contact - [Flood Information](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/cookham-flood-information/) - Flood Information The page aims to help the village prepare for the Thames bursting its banks. Advice includes preparing an emergency kit, to include a torch, wind-up radio, rubber gloves, Wellington boots, waterproof clothing, a first aid kit and blankets. In the event of a floodIn the event of a flood, the Emergency Services will - [Contact](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/contact/) - Contact the Council Ways to get in touch If a resident of Cookham Parish wishes to bring a matter to the attention of the Parish Council there are several options available to them:- By contacting one of their Ward Parish Councillors who will endeavour to answer any questions the resident may have, or alternatively put - [Undergoing Maintenance](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/undergoing-maintenance/) - Welcome The Cookham Parish Council Website is undergoing maintenance.Please check back later, thank you. Parish Council Office 01628 522003 Email the Parish Council - [What We Do](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/what-we-do/) - What We Do Quick Links: Framework | Council Role & Meetings | Constitution Documents & Compliance | Freedom of Information Act | Provision of Information The role of a Parish Council The local council acts within the framework of legislation conferred on it by Parliament: Representation – The Parish Council often voices the views of - [Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/strategic-plan-2023-2027/) - Strategic Plan This is Cookham Parish Council’s Strategic Plan for 2023 - 2027 This Strategic Plan sets the Parish Council's vision for the Parish, its purpose, values, objectives and key priorities until May 2027. The aim of the Plan is to give a clear understanding of what the Parish Council is trying to achieve, either - [Conservation Areas](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/conservation-areas/) - Conservation Areas Cookham Village and Cookham Dean These are two of the 27 designated conservation areas in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, which can be viewed here. Cookham Village 2022 The Borough Council has produced an appraisal document for the Cookham Village Conservation Area, which describes the important features and characteristics of the - [Parish Council Surveys](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/parish-council-surveys/) - Parish Council Surveys This page is undergoing maintenance.Please check back later. The Strategic Plan (778 Kb) Possible Projects (493Kb) - [Traffic Group](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/traffic-group/) - Traffic Group This page is undergoing maintenance.Please check back later. The Strategic Plan (778 Kb) Possible Projects (493Kb) - [Useful Links](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/useful-links/) - Useful Links Visit the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) Council website - [Village Info](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/village-info/) - Village Info Conservation Areas Coookham PC and RBWM designated Conservation Areas. Conservation Areas Village Design Statement Details and links to the Village Design Statement - VDS. VDS Links to Other Sites Details and links to other relevant organisations. Useful Links Flood Information View the Cookham Area Flood Information Flood Information Odney Common and the Moor - [Freedom of Information](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/freedom-of-information/) - Cookham Parish Council Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires every public authority to adopt and maintain a publication scheme which has been approved by the Information Commissioner, and to publish information in accordance with the scheme. Cookham Parish Council is committed to make information available to the public and to: Proactively - [Community](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/community/) - Community Quick Links: History | Odney Common and the Moor | Byelaws | Maps | Borough Council Cemetery & Chapel Burial and cremation plots, fees, and Chapel Hire. Cemetery & Chapel Allotments Information, Allotment Tenancy Agreement. Allotments Alfred Major Recreation Ground Range of activities, facilities, access. Alfred Major Rec Gd Community Projects Range of projects - [Community Projects](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/community-projects/) - Community Projects See the range of projects and aspirations that the community would like to see delivered in the Cookham area. The Neighbourhood Plan is an expression of the ‘community’s manifesto’ for the area. Although the Plan has a focus on land use and development matters, the consultation process also drew attention to a wider - [Stonehouse Common](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/stonehouse-common/) - Stonehouse Common Stonehouse Common is a small piece of land (about a third of an acre) owned and maintained by the Parish Council on the banks of the Thames in the north east of the Parish. It has a lovely view across the river and a bench to enable people to enjoy it. For obvious - [Parish Council](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/parish-council/) - Cookham Parish Council Quick Links: | Framework | Role of the Parish Council Democratic framework Cookham Parish is divided for democratic purposes into areas called Wards. Cookham Parish Council has three wards and the number of councillors are elected according to the population in each ward. There are fifteen councillors representing the electors of Cookham - [Allotments](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/allotments/) - Allotments Sutton Rd, Alfred Major Rec Ground, and Alleyns Lane Allotments Allotments are available for residents of Cookham Parish and are located at – Sutton Road (Cookham Village), Alfred Major Recreation Ground (Cookham Rise) and Alleyns Lane (Cookham Dean). A standard allotment size is 5 poles (125 sq m) but we do have 2.5 and - [Planning](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/planning/) - Planning Quick Links: History | Odney Common and the Moor | Byelaws | Maps | Borough Council Cookham PC and the Planning Process The Parish Council receives notification of planning applications from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) Planning Department and have 21 days in which to make their representations. Members of the - [The Place Copy](https://cookham-pc.gov.uk/the-place-2/) - Cookham Parish - The Place Quick Links: History | Odney Common and the Moor | Byelaws | Maps | Borough Council Village History The Cookham area has been inhabited for thousands of years. Several prehistoric burial mounds on Cock Marsh were excavated in the 19th century and the largest stone axe ever found in Britain