Swallowfield Parish Council

Swallowfield Parish Council Swallowfield Parish Council represents the areas of Swallowfield, Riseley, Farley Hill & Stanford End. Please instead direct any correspondence to the Parish.

As a Parish Council, we aim to communicate openly and effectively and to engage positively with our local community and other key stakeholders. We will seek to ensure at all times that our communications:
• are lawful;
• are cost-effective;
• are objective;
• are even handed;
• are appropriate;
• have regard to equality and diversity;
• are issued with care during periods of heightened sensitivit

y. We will seek to ensure that at all times we communicate in a way that reflects all aspects of this policy and is clear, approachable, accessible, relevant, informative, helpful and engaging, whilst aiming to nurture mutual respect, trust, collaboration and pride within our local community. The Parish Council may respond to simple questions or general requests for basic information via its official page but reserves the right not to do so. We will neither engage with other Facebook groups, pages and users directly nor will we engage publicly via Facebook in relation to more detailed matters. Parish Councillors will not engage in their capacity as Councillors or on behalf of the Parish Council via personal social media accounts. Views expressed by Councillors via such channels shall be construed as being of a purely personal nature. We reserve the right to not respond to any person who or which is occupying a disproportionate amount of the Parish Council’s or Clerk’s time (except as may be required by law) or where, in the Council’s reasonable opinion, the dialogue is not helpful or constructive. Unsolicited or inappropriate content posted on our official page will be promptly removed without notice. All users are reminded to avoid sharing personal or confidential information via social media. Advice may be sought upon receipt of vexatious communications and acted upon accordingly. Please see www.swallowfieldpc.gov.uk for detailed information on Swallowfield Parish Council, including the agenda for the next Parish Council meeting, minutes of previous meetings. A copy of the Parish Council’s Communications Policy and Privacy Policy are available upon request from the Parish Clerk.

Join us for light refreshments, informative talks and a chance to let your councillors know what you would like them to ...
26/05/2026

Join us for light refreshments, informative talks and a chance to let your councillors know what you would like them to focus on. This is an informal meeting.

21/05/2026
Road ClosureRoad Closed: Kingsbridge Hill, Swallowfield between its junctions with Lambs Lane and Barge Lane• Date: 24th...
21/04/2026

Road Closure

Road Closed: Kingsbridge Hill, Swallowfield between its junctions with Lambs Lane and Barge Lane
• Date: 24th April 2026
• Timings: 08.00am– 05.00pm

Please be advised that Wokingham Borough Council, as the Highway Authority, is issuing a notice under Section 14(2)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. No vehicles shall proceed along Kingsbridge Hill between its junctions with Lambs Lane and Barge Lane during the specified period.

Alternative Route:
The alternative route for vehicles affected by the restriction shall be via Barge Lane, B3349 Basingstoke Road, Beech Hill Road and Lambs Lane, or by this route in reverse.

Reason for Closure:
This prohibition is required to allow contractors from WBC to carry out carriageway patching works in safety.

Access:
Access to properties or businesses within the boundary of the restriction will be maintained wherever possible.

Duration and Timings:
The restriction will commence on 24th April 2026 and continue for a period not exceeding 5 days. It will only be in effect while the required traffic signs are lawfully displayed. The works are expected to be completed by 24th April 2026. The restriction will be enforced only between the hours of 08.00am– 05.00pm

Compliance:
The restriction will apply only during periods when traffic signs complying with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 are lawfully displayed.

If you have any questions regarding this closure, you can contact our team directly via the Highways General Enquiry form on our website. This feeds into our Customer Relations Management system, where all enquiries are logged and tracked: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/HGE.

Thanks to Tyler and Stephen for installing a new bench in the Children's Play Area at Swallowfield. 😀Next on the list, ...
17/04/2026

Thanks to Tyler and Stephen for installing a new bench in the Children's Play Area at Swallowfield. 😀
Next on the list, agree a replacement for the rotten bench on Riseley Green, need to remove the old concrete frame first so bear with us.

Speed Limits around the parishWokingham Borough Council are looking to introduce safer speed limits and would like your ...
02/04/2026

Speed Limits around the parish
Wokingham Borough Council are looking to introduce safer speed limits and would like your views on where reductions could make a difference. Click on the link below to read about the review and submit your ideas.
Swallowfield Parish Council will be considering its response at the next parish council meeting on 14th April but it is always useful for residents to make their own comments directly to Wokingham Borough Council.

We want to improve road safety across the borough and are asking you to tell us where you think speed limits should be lowered.

Spring Litter Pick - thank you to everyone who turn out on Saturday to collect rubbish discarded so thoughtlessly across...
23/03/2026

Spring Litter Pick - thank you to everyone who turn out on Saturday to collect rubbish discarded so thoughtlessly across our parish. Lots of familar faces and a few new ones. The pile is slightly smaller but probably because this is now a twice yearly event.

Once again special thanks to:
* Peter & Claire for orchestrating the day and serving up a delicious spread and Margaret for helping man the kitchen
* Margaret & Carolyn for delicious homemade cakes
* Ed & his trailer for rounding up all the bags & David for assisting him
* our MP for getting his hands dirty with us
* residents who make litter picking part of their walking routine.

If you want to get involved litter pickers/hi-viz and bags are available at the parish office.

Hope to see you in October.

The Spring Newsletter has arrived. Paper copies should be delivered by the end of this week. If you can’t wait, click ...
16/03/2026

The Spring Newsletter has arrived. Paper copies should be delivered by the end of this week. If you can’t wait, click on the link below to open the digital version.

https://www.swallowfieldpc.gov.uk/assets/files/newsletters/2026-spring.pdf

04/03/2026

UPDATE - working again
Swallowfield Bridge - proceed with care
The traffic lights are stuck on red - the issue has been reported to Wokingham Borough Council

Safer Streets programme - Wokingham Borough Council are looking to introduce safer speed limits and would like your view...
03/03/2026

Safer Streets programme - Wokingham Borough Council are looking to introduce safer speed limits and would like your views on where reductions could make a difference. Click on the link below to read about the review and submit your ideas.

We want to improve road safety across the borough and are asking you to tell us where you think speed limits should be lowered.

27/02/2026

Arrive at work this morning - no traffic lights or tankers outside the parish hall - the pipe is mended and the pumping station is operating as it should.

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Swallowfield

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Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30am
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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