We have prepared an update on the current local situation with HS2 for Buckinghamshire Council’s ‘Chesham and Villages Community Board’ which meets on 30th September. The document which you will find here contains updates on: The programme for works between Amersham and Wendover The local impact and mitigation of those works the project’s engagement with …
We’ve revamped the website content on the Old Church to make it easier to read – in particular the History of the Old Church is now on multiple pages rather than one very long page. Take a look and let us know what you think by mailing <admin@thelee.org.uk>. We hope you like it.
Just a reminder that Buckinghamshire became a Unitary Council on 1st April, combining the roles of the County Council and the District Councils (which no longer exist). A message from the Leader of the new Buckinghamshire Council, including updates on their response to the Coronavirus situation and changes to Council services is available here: https://email.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/5438-6OPM-5630HTGD0E/cr.aspx
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Weather permitting, work will start today on improving the cobbled area around the Jubilee Well in Oxford Street. The loose mortar between the stones will be cleaned out before being replaced, whilst the uneven stones around the well will be reset. Work will only take 2-3 days, so should be completed early next week.
At HS2 Ltd’s invitation, Dame Cheryl Gillan MP is planning to visit the children’s playground in Oxford Street tomorrow (Friday, September 6th) at around 4:00 pm to see the new fort. This will be part of a ‘tour’ of local community projects which have received grant-funding from the HS2 Community and Environment Fund. Whilst no …
MP to visit the new fort in the children’s playground Read More »
We have received notice that HS2 Ltd’s contractors will be carrying out ground investigations along the route (including within The Lee Parish) to obtain information about the ground conditions where the railway will be built. These works will take place between August and October 2019. They do not expect to be in the same location …
We currently have a wasp infestation in the playground by the willow arch and fencing around the new fort. This is not a nest as originally thought, but rather foraging wasps. They are at the base of the willow arch and are feeding off aphids that are feeding off the sap that is falling from …
We have today (26th July) had the following confirmation from Bucks CC. I am emailing to inform you that we are due to start the micro-surfacing in Oxford Street, Lee Common from tomorrow (27th July) however the weather forecast tomorrow is rain for the majority of the day and Sunday’s forecast is mixed.We are putting …
Oxford Street re-surfacing – 27th-29th July 2019 Read More »
