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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>There is to be an extra Parish Council meeting on Monday 29<sup>th</sup> February. Agenda attached.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The “Race to the Church” event is to be held again on the Bank Holiday Monday, 2<sup>nd</sup> May.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our web site now has a section on the footpaths within Taplow and their condition. Please add to this as you walk them and find any problem.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See: <a href="http://www.taplowsociety.org.uk/twiki/bin/view/Main/TaplowInfo">http://www.taplowsociety.org.uk/twiki/bin/view/Main/TaplowInfo</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mill Lane Closure<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Concerned residents are raising an e-petition to oppose the closure of Mill Lane.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is at: <a href="http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/stop-the-closure-of-mill-lane-taplow">http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/stop-the-closure-of-mill-lane-taplow</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) that formed the basic guidance for the development of the Mill Lane site contains the closure of Mill Lane to through traffic but with little substantive argument as to its justification. It was introduced by Maddox Associates, consultants to Barratts, who were the option holder during the earlier stages of the SPD production. Transport for Buckingham (TfB) attended these meetings but did not comment for or against the closure. Barratts intentions were always towards a high density scheme and withdrew when it was clear that their desired levels would not be approved.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Despite the SPD, there is not yet formal approval for the closure and TfB will have to go through the process of a Road Closure with a public consultation to determine it. At some point, presumably, Berkeley Homes will apply to TfB for closure approval, triggering this. The Hitcham and Taplow Society considers that this consultation is essential to settle the matter in proper fashion.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is to be expected that the default position of TfB will be to approve closure. Those wishing to oppose the closure need to ensure that they make clear to the Highway Authority that there are objections. This should be done in advance of the consultation, targeting councillors as much as officers. During the consultation specific points are required to be formally made. These need to be prepared and planned ready for the consultation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In addition to support of the petition, we would appreciate your direct feedback to help formulate a response from the Society.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Roger Worthington, Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>07787556309<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>This mail has been sent to you from the Hitcham and Taplow Society. If has been sent to you in error or you do not wish to receive such communications, please reply to <a href="mailto:secretary@taplowsociety.org.uk">secretary@taplowsociety.org.uk</a> and we will remove you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>