Cold Ash Parish Council

15/06/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice – B4009 Long Lane, Cold Ash 🚧
Please be aware of temporary roadworks taking place on:
📍 B4009 Long Lane, Cold Ash
➡️ From the junction with Fishers Lane to Curridge Road
📅 Dates: 17th – 30th June 2026
🕤 Times: 09:30 – 15:30
🔧 Reason for Closure: Surface Dressing
👷 Works Promoter: West Berkshire Council
🚜 Contractor: Volker Highways
✅ Residential access maintained where possible
✅ Blue light/emergency access maintained where possible
📞 For enquiries: 01635 519080
🔗 More information and diversion route:
https://one.network/?GB149868523
ℹ️ Please note: The works are expected to take 1 day, however they are weather dependent. A 10-day permit has been arranged to allow for possible delays due to adverse weather conditions.

15/06/2026

Thames Valley Police are conducting a Neighbourhood priorities survey...

Dear Resident

We are sending out a survey to help shape local policing and our priorities for the coming months.

We are committed to giving communities a say in the future of local policing. If you have 3 minutes, please fill out our survey:

https://forms.office.com/e/sFTZhC8L5E

You are also welcome to share the survey with friends, family and neighbours in your area to help us receive more responses.

Check out our website to find your local officers, get the latest crime statistics and advice, help us with appeals for information and see our current priorities.

08/06/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice – The Ridge, Cold Ash 🚧
Please be aware of a temporary road closure taking place on:
📍 The Ridge, Cold Ash
➡️ Between the junction of Johnsons Lane and the entrance to Westrop Farm
📅 Date: Tuesday 9th June 2026
🕤 Time: 09:30 – 15:30
🔧 Reason for Closure: Permanent carriageway repairs
👷 Works Promoter: West Berkshire Council
🚜 Contractor: Volker Highways
✅ Residential access will be maintained where possible
✅ Blue light/emergency access will be maintained where possible
📞 For enquiries: 01635 519080
🔗 More information and diversion route:

08/06/2026

Just issued this morning...
🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – GLADSTONE LANE, COLD ASH 🚧
Please be aware that Gladstone Lane, outside The Cast Inn, is closed from 6th–10th June 2026 due to a visible leak in the carriageway.
🕒 Closure in place 24 hours a day
💧 Works being carried out by Thames Water
🚗 Residential and emergency access maintained where possible
For more information and diversion routes, visit:
https://one.network/?GB150636694
📞 Thames Water contact: 0800 316 9800

03/06/2026

📅 Cold Ash Parish Council Meeting – 9 June 2026

Residents are warmly invited to attend the next meeting of Cold Ash Parish Council:

🕖 7:15pm
📍 Committee Room, Acland Hall

There will be 15 minutes of public participation at the start for questions and comments.

🏡 Planning Applications to be Considered
**EDIT -
We've just been notified that planning application 25/00278/FULMAJ is open for reconsultation again so we've added it to the agenda for Tuesday evening - this relates to the site "Land West Of Heath Lane and North Of Bowling Green Road Thatcham"**

The Council will review and submit comments on the following applications:

• 26/00814/HOUSE – Ashmore Green House, Ashmore Green**
Two-storey rear extension, single storey lean-to side extension, and alterations including re-cladding.

• 26/00984/HOUSE – The Retreat, Gladstone Lane**
Replacement single storey rear extension.

• 26/01147/HOUSE – Ashness Lodge, Stoney Lane, Ashmore Green**
Home office / sun room.

🗂 Other Key Agenda Items

✔ Finance & grant requests
✔ Ash Terrace contribution
✔ Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR)
✔ Play area repairs
✔ Litter & dog waste bin costs
✔ Local projects (traffic, community safety, play areas, etc.)
✔ Library support proposal
✔ New grit bin request

📝 Full agenda available from the CAPC website: https://coldashparishcouncil.gov.uk/meetings/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cold Ash Parish Council holds two meetings a month which are open to members of the public. The agendas detail what will be discussed at a meeting.

06/05/2026

📣 You’re invited: Annual Meeting of Cold Ash Parish Council 📣
Members of the public are warmly invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Cold Ash Parish Council:
🗓 Tuesday 12 May 2026
⏰ 7.15pm
📍 Committee Room, Acland Memorial Hall

There will be 15 minutes of public participation at the start of the meeting, where residents can ask questions or make comments.

🏠 Planning applications to be considered include:
• 26/00578/HOUSE – 2 Sewell Close
Proposal to reduce hedge height and install 1.83m acoustic fencing.
• 26/00935/HOUSE – Delmar, Collaroy Road
Conversion and alteration of existing garage, rear single‑storey extension, new pitched roof, entrance porch and appearance enhancements.
• 26/00883/FUL – Greenbanks, The Ridge
Section 73 application to vary condition 5 (2m wide footpath) of a previously approved appeal decision.

Anyone wishing to comment on a planning application is advised to check the guidance on the West Berkshire Council planning website.

Read the full agenda on the CAPC website:

05/05/2026

PLAY TOWER OUT OF USE 🙁
The play tower in Hermitage Road play area needs a major repair following a recent inspection so it's fenced off until we can make it safe again. We're seeking an urgent repair and will have the play area in full working order as soon as we can.

30/04/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice – Ashmore Green Road, Henwick 🚧
Please be aware of an upcoming road closure on the West Berkshire highway network:
📍 Location: Ashmore Green Road, Henwick
Between the junction with Bowling Green Road and the junction with the unnamed road towards Hillview Farm
📅 Dates: Tuesday 5 May – Thursday 7 May 2026
⏰ Times: 24 hours a day
🛠 Reason for closure: Chamber and cover adjustment works in the carriageway
👷 Works promoter: Thames Water
👷 Contractor: Clean R&M
🏠 Residential access: Maintained where possible
🚑 Blue light access: Not available – please follow the signed diversion route
🗺 Diversion details:
👉 https://one.network/?tm=GB148569332
📞 Further information:
Thames Water – 0800 316 9800

29/04/2026

The Cold Ash drop-in session on early proposals for new homes, green spaces and community facilities in the North East of Thatcham is happening tomorrow (Thursday 30.4.2026).
Come along to the Committee Room of Acland Memorial Hall from 4pm - 8 pm, to view the proposals, speak to the team and share your ideas.

The consultation is being led by the North East Thatcham Partnership, working with West Berkshire Council, and will help shape an emerging Masterplan as part of the Local Plan Review.
If you can’t make it:
Virtual town hall will also include a presentation and live Q&A
Find out more and have your say here: https://nethatcham.co.uk/

29/04/2026

A series of local screenings of the National Emergency Briefing have been scheduled:

West Berkshire you are invited to The People's Emergency Briefing Film!
Venues:
Goring and Streatley Goring & Streatley Sustainability Group
Pangbourne Pangbourne and Whitchurch Sustainability (PAWS)
Burghfield and Mortimer
Thatcham Thatcham Town Council
Newbury Nature and Climate Network
Hampstead Norreys
Hungerford Hungerford Environmental Action Team - HEAT
Brimpton
Please head to the link and reserve your places!