Cllr Alex Collingwood

13/08/2026

It was great pleasure for Cllr Carol Heap and myself to engage with the Marlow residents and support Marlow Town Council tonight at the exhibition on the draft Local Plan.

The consultation continues until Friday 4th September.

Please give your feedback on the local plan and in particular support the proposal for Marlow which ensures there is no housing on the Green belt surrounding Marlow.

You can make a representation through the OPUSConsult platform below.

https://buckinghamshire.oc2.uk/

13/08/2026

I will be at the meeting tonight to answer any questions on the Buckinghamshire Council new draft local plan

Come to the drop-in session with Marlow Town Councillors at
6 – 8 pm on Thursday August 13th in the Higginson Room, Court Garden.

On display will be the Bucks Draft Local Plan https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-building-and-environment/policy-breaches-and-enforcement/buckinghamshire-local-plan/reg-19-consultation/ -your-say

Also on display will be the Marlow Town Council project to improve travel for people who walk, scoot, bike or use a wheelchair in and around town.

There’s an opportunity to share your thoughts with your Councillors, or you can input your local travel ideas via this link.
https://www.marlow-tc.gov.uk/active-travel/

11/08/2026

THAMES WATER FIXING THE LEAK AT TOP OF MARLOW HIGH STREET

I met the workman from Thames Water this afternoon fixing the leak at the Top of Marlow High Street.

The river of water we have seen over the last week was caused by a tiny copper pipe connecting the mains to one of the businesses in Market Square.

See pictures attached.

This is the second time we had a leak in this area and if there is a third leak within 12 months the whole water main will be replaced.

07/08/2026

Just to say thank you to residents , Multiple Agencies including the Police , & Marlow Councillors for attending and contributing to last night’s meeting. 🙏

Anti-Social Behaviour is often a concern in local communities and Marlow is no different. It was interesting therefore to hear about the combined efforts of Thames Valley Police / Marlow Neighbourhood Police Team / Buckinghamshire Council / Cllr Alex Collingwood / Paradigm Housing / Red Kite and other groups at the forum held in Marlow on Thursday.

Good to hear that a multi-agency approach has been adopted and that there are plans to address the concerns of residents across Marlow.

The meeting was the first of what is planned to be a more regular effort to inform and involve the community. It's hoped to more widely promote such events in future (and notify residents by letter as not everyone is online). However, even with the short notice, there was good attendance by a number of residents and Marlow Town Councillors.

The importance of reporting incidents was emphasised, as without the authorities being informed it can be difficult to act. It was recognised though that there are times when making a report can be frustratingly slow. The recommendation is to use the online reporting facility, although it was acknowledged that not everyone has Internet access: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/

A useful leaflet was provided which gives a number of contact details of who to report incidents to.

23/06/2026

Marlow Bridge update on major restoration works

I was delighted to welcome the new Buckinghamshire Council Chief Executive Zina Etheridge , and Deputy Leader Thomas Broom , for a site visit of Marlow Bridge to show them your Conservative Council delivering for our residents.

Works included :

• South Abutment ( where the bridge joins to the river bank ) complete, North Abutment & South Pier underway

• All 12 new bearings ( see pictures) delivered and fully tested.

• Second stage of lighting on the bridge is booked for 13th July 2026.

Weekday closures from 8 pm to 6 pm over the next four weeks :

• 22nd - 23rd June
• 26th,27th,28th June
• 4th - 5th July
• 13th,14th,15th,16th July

Closures will allow 1 footway for pedestrians to be open throughout .

Next update in early August

Phase 1 targeted for completion by the end of September.

Phase 2 will start during 2027.

21/06/2026

Higginson Park Centenary Celebrations

I was delighted as your Marlow Buckinghamshire Councillor & Chairman of Marlow Museum to welcome Dr Sheena D***s BEM ( DL) Deputy Lord Lieutenant , Cllr John Chilver , Chairman of Buckinghamshire Council, together with Lord Ashbrook and the descendants of General Sir George Higginson to the Centenary Celebrations yesterday ( Saturday 20th June ) which also coincided with the 200th Birthday of General Sir George Higginson.

The event centred around the Little Green Boat Cafe and children’s play area ; community events included Art in the Park , Marlow Ukulele Group, Esta B Jazz Band , Heritage walks with Marlow Museum , & Children’s activities with children’s author Simon Mole .

There was a ceremonial planting of a Green Pillar Oak to mark the centenary of Higginson Park by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Lord Ashbrook ( great-grandson of General Higginson ) & Philip McKenzie esq( great-grandson of General Higginson) , supported by the Inkerman regiment of the Grenadier Guards ( General Higginson was their commanding officer)

New information boards across the whole park have been created in collaboration between Buckinghamshire Council and Marlow Museum and very generously supported by Lightfoot Solicitors.

Thanks to members of the Higginson family, the museum has a special exhibition at the museum to celebrate the life of General Sir George Higginson available to visitors between today (Sunday 21st June) until 22nd July.

This was the first of a series of events in the park to mark the centenary over the next year.

18/06/2026

Marlow Bridge restoration works

Tonight Thursday 18th June - Wednesday 24th June Marlow Bridge will close overnight between 8 pm - 6 am .

We will be replacing the bearings to make the bridge safe and secure for future generations.

It will be closed to all vehicles and have restricted access to pedestrians depending on which side the bridge the team is working on.

When I have more information I let you know.

This work is all thanks to the hard work of local residents and your Marlow Conservative Councillors over the last 2 years

12/06/2026

Marlow Padel Courts Approved

I am pleased to announce that Buckinghamshire Planning Committee unanimously supported my proposal to approve the Marlow Padel Courts Application on land next to Crowne Plaza , Marlow.

It was accepted that this proposal for 11 courts and a clubhouse , that will be purpose built for everyone , including specifically wheelchair users , met the very special circumstances to be built in the Green Belt.

It will provide both a community hub and a regional, national centre for international and global events.

I would specifically like to praise Kirsten Paskins who spoke so passionately and with a level of detail and clarity that it enabled the committee to support the proposal unanimously.

I look forward to the facility being delivered in the near future.

17/04/2026

Marlow Bridge will be closed from 6 am 18th until 6 pm 19th April for essential work to replace some of the 12 bearings.

Emergency works by Cadent last weekend out The Chequers on the High Street meant work on the bridge were delayed until this weekend.

12/04/2026

Berwick Road resurfacing starts this week.

As part of the £120 million investment in roads by your Conservative Council, the preparatory works are scheduled to take place between 17th and 22nd April.

Your Conservative Councillors have worked with the officers to bring forward this scheme.

Parking will be suspended on both sides of the whole road.

As a reminder, please move your vehicles from 8 pm on 16th April.

This will speed up the work , to get it completed before the 22nd April.

This is part of our 4 year capital programme of improving the roads in Marlow , which will also include, High Street, West Street, Spring Gardens (including Green Verges & Herons Place ) , & Marlow Bottom Road.