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CHEPPING WYCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL
WORKS & SERVICES COMMITTEE
“Cherish the past, adorn the present, construct for the future”
Report of the meeting held on Thursday 11 June 2026 at 7.30pm at the
Council Office, Cock Lane, Tylers Green, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP10 8DS
Present: Cllr S Guy – Chairman Cllr R Wilks
Cllr C Dodds – Vice-chairman Cllr L Johncock
Cllr A Barron Cllr L Townsend
Cllr C O’Leary Cllr K Wood
Cllr D Johncock (ex officio)
Also present: Ms W Thompson (Clerk of the Council)
Cllr I Forbes (CWPC)
Cllr J Waters (Buckinghamshire Council)
WS/26/001 Apologies for absence
Apologies were received and approved from Cllr S Herron (medical) and Cllr J Gurney (family).
WS/26/002 Declarations of members’ interests in items on the agenda
There were none tendered.
WS/26/003 Delegated Action
Members were asked to note the following delegated actions by the Chairman of committee and the clerk since the last committee meeting in February:
- Water leak repair at Altona Road Cemetery £240.00
- Replacement lamp, col. 2 Conway Close £560.00
- Replacement lamp, col. 3 Hedley Road £570.00
- Purchase of 2 gates for picnic area (see item 4.2 below) £1133.48
WS/26/004 Offices, depot and warden’s house
1 Washroom area refurbishment – workshop
Members were asked to note that the refurbishment was almost complete. Ceiling and wall panels, flooring, toilet, sink/vanity unit, water heater, towel rail and wall heater had all been installed. The electrical items were still to be connected. The spend to date on the project was c.£1700.00.
2 Picnic Area
Members were asked to note two kissing gates had been ordered for installation at the entrance to the picnic area from CWPC office car park and the entrance from the picnic area into the woods. This was to deter motorbikes from entering the picnic area and Kings Wood. The cost of these two gates was £1133.48, inc delivery.
3 Office
Members were asked to note there was an issue with the radiator in the front office whereby the tail was corroding. The plumber had attended and resolved the problem but the invoice had not yet been received so cost could not be confirmed at the meeting.
4.4 Vehicles
Members were asked to note the intention of replacing the Transit during 2026. The decision followed significant issues with the vehicle starting, and at the time no permanent solution had been found.
WS/26/005 Cemeteries
1 Altona Road
Members were asked to note the following:
- The gates had been rubbed down, primed and were in the process of being repainted.
- The photographing and uploading of memorials, to Find A Grave website, was progressing and would remain an ongoing project.
2 Cock Lane
2.1 Fencing
Members were asked to consider the installation of approx. 45m palisade fencing along the roadside of Cock Lane where there are significant gaps in the current tree line. The cost of fencing and installation was to be no more than £5000.00.
It was RESOLVED that;
The fencing be purchased from our approved contractor up to a cost of £5000.00.
2.2 Appreciation
Members were asked to note receipt of a thank you card from a resident who was very pleased with the condition of the cemetery and the dug grave for his family member’s funeral.
3 Hammersley Lane Garden of Rest
Members were asked to note that an inspection of the flint wall had taken place and the remedial work was yet to be undertaken; 3m haunching blown and 2m2 flintwork would be repaired by grounds team.
WS/26/006 Footway Lighting
Members were asked to note the following:
- Following the liquidation of Zeta Specialist Lighting, the cost of the agreed replacement Phosco 950 lanterns was £325.00 each.
- Vehicle damage to col. 6 Chapel Road had been reported, column leaning. The plumb and concrete repair by the contractor (Sparkx) had been completed, at a cost of £550.00.
WS/26/007 War Memorials
Members were asked to note the War Memorials in Flackwell Heath and Loudwater had been replanted for summer.
1 Loudwater War Memorial
Members were asked to consider the suggestion of having an Unknown Tommy and/ or an Unknown Woman in War silhouette statue for positioning at Loudwater War Memorial for Remembrance each year. Cost for single silhouette £200.00, cost for pair £350.00.
It was RESOLVED that;
Two pairs of Unknown Tommy and Unknown Woman in War silhouette statues be purchased, for Loudwater and Flackwell Heath War Memorials, at a cost of £700.00.
WS/26/008 Street Furniture
Members were asked to note a request from Cllr Forbes for the bench on Church Road (TG) be adopted by CWPC and be included for maintenance or replacement. Since Cllr Forbes had made his request we had been approached for a memorial bench in Tylers Green and this would be a suitable location. Once payment had been received the bench would be ordered.
WS/26/009 Improving our footpaths project
Members were asked to receive an update on the project from Cllr Dodds:
Cllr Dodds advised that the project had stalled due to recent extreme weather conditions. Mr Herschel had now provided maps to him and to Cllr Townsend, and in more suitable weather the paths, in Loudwater and Flackwell Heath respectively, would be walked and reported on. Cllr Forbes suggested that he may cover Tylers Green ward with Cllr Darch.
WS/26/010 Sheepridge Lane Green Footpath
Members were asked to note that the first cut and side on the Sheepridge Lane green footpath had been completed. It was noted that from our boundary onward the path was in need of attention and a request was made to contact the Clerk at Little Marlow Parish Council regarding this.
WS/26/011 Site Visit
Members were asked to consider a date for the site visit.
Sites to visit were:
- Loudwater War Memorial – to review the roadside bollards, new fencing and reseated paving.
- Altona Road Cemetery – to consider whether any improvements were required, in particular around the perimeter.
- Cock Lane Cemetery & Car Park – to review the need for any restriction in accessing the car park before the Ashwells development was due to begin and to view the line of fencing ordered (see WS/26/005).
- CWPC Depot – to review the work undertaken in the depot washroom refurbishment.
It was RESOLVED that;
The site visit would take place on Wednesday 22 July 2026. Members would meet at 5pm in the Council Depot.
WS/26/012 Happy to Chat Bench Project
Members were asked to note that the project had been deferred to the next meeting, but were invited to research potentially suitable locations, bench styles and costs; to be presented to the Clerk prior to the next agenda publication.
WS/26/013 Committee Finances
Members were asked to note the committee’s income and expenditure to Period 2 (May).
WS/26/014 Questions from committee members and the public
Cllr Waters noted his appreciation of the purchasing of the Unknown Tommy and Unknown Woman in War silhouette statues for the Loudwater and Flackwell Heath War Memorials.
Cllr Waters advised that members from the newly formed Loudwater Village Residents Association had made enquiries about the installation of fencing around the play area at Boundary Road Recreation Ground. The Clerk advised that the lease for the ground was currently under review and no action could be taken at this time.
Cllr Barron asked about the conditions in the office/chamber during the recent heatwave and suggested air conditioning may be required. It was resolved that the Clerk/Deputy Clerk would investigate options and pricing on portable and fixed air conditioning units for consideration at a later date.
WS/26/015 Accounts for payment
Accounts for payment were circulated at the meeting for consideration by councillors.
It was RESOLVED that;
the accounts for payment be approved and cheque number 11482 be signed and that direct debits to Barclaycard, Clear Business, E-On Next, Fuel Card Services, Nest, along with Bank Transfers to Active Enviropest, BMKALC, Castle Water, CG Tree & Garden Services, K&S Walker, Penn Motor Company, and K Saunders (expenses) also be approved for payment.
The chairman of the meeting thanked members for their attendance and closed the meeting at 8.22pm
Date and time of next meeting: Thursday 24 September 2026 @ 7.30pm
Signed: Dated: 23 June 2026