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Meet the Astwood & Hardmead Parish Council

John Durden (Chair)

John Durden (Chair)

John Durden (Chair)

 I have lived in the village for over 24 years, during which I have played an active role in many of the village functions such as the Summer BBQ, the Harvest Supper, Carol Singing and The Village Green Garden. I agreed to join the Parish Council because I felt with my 40 year’s experience of running a local business I could assist with C

 I have lived in the village for over 24 years, during which I have played an active role in many of the village functions such as the Summer BBQ, the Harvest Supper, Carol Singing and The Village Green Garden. I agreed to join the Parish Council because I felt with my 40 year’s experience of running a local business I could assist with Council matters. 


I wish to see the village continue to be a lovely place to live in. I intend  to help improve village facilities and to find out, and hopefully assist in providing the other things that the villagers would like to see. 

Teresa Giddings

John Durden (Chair)

John Durden (Chair)

I have served on the Parish Council since Spring 2018.  I have run my own soft furnishings business since 1995, and am both an avid dancer (including taking part in a Charity Dance competition in October 2012) and keen horsewoman.  


My aim as a councillor is to work closely with the Parish community, focusing on the key issues and ensuring we achieve harmonious outcomes.

Piers Sheddon

Derek Phillips

Derek Phillips

I’ve lived in Hardmead since I was born and remember well riding my bike to Astwood as a child to buy toys and sweets at the old Post Office. I’m a farmer and I love old cars that don’t have computers running them! 

Derek Phillips

Derek Phillips

Derek Phillips

I have lived in Astwood for over 10 years; Chrissie & I were attracted to the village because it epitomised our view of a rural village - close-knit community, great pub, surrounded by lovely countryside - we weren't wrong!


I've joined the Parish Council primarily to support the management and maintenance of the Neighbourhood Plan, to asse

I have lived in Astwood for over 10 years; Chrissie & I were attracted to the village because it epitomised our view of a rural village - close-knit community, great pub, surrounded by lovely countryside - we weren't wrong!


I've joined the Parish Council primarily to support the management and maintenance of the Neighbourhood Plan, to assess whether new development applications align to the Plan's policies, whilst equally ensuring that the Plan remains aligned to current regulations.

Paul Das

Derek Phillips

Paul Das

 Hello I am Paul Das from Hardmead. We got to this lovely village via
Surrey, Delhi and Silicon Valley.

I am a firm believer in doing the best for the neighbourhood you live in
and joining the Parish Council seemed a great way to make (hopefully) a
meaningful contribution.

You may see me walking around Hardmead trying to get my 10k steps in
with by Bernese Mountain dog Bella!! 

Parish Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

The Parish Council meeting dates for 2023 are below.

The start time for the meetings is 8pm:


19th January   

11th May

 13th July

9th November

Minutes - 20th July 2023 (docx)

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Minutes for 11th May 2023 (docx)

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Minutes for 19th January 2023 (docx)

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Minutes for 20th October 2022 (docx)

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Minutes for 22nd July 2022 (docx)

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Minutes for 20th January 2022 (pdf)

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Minutes for 27th July 2021 (pdf)

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Minutes for 13th May 2021 (pdf)

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Minutes for 14th January 2021 (docx)

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Minutes for 22nd October 2020 (docx)

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September 17th 2020 Extraordinary Meeting Minutes (docx)

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MINUTES for 30th July 2020 (pdf)

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MINUTES for August 22nd 2019 (docx)

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MINUTES for June 5th 2019 (docx)

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Minutes for OCTOBER 24th 2018 (docx)

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Parish Council Accounts 2022 - 2023

This section contains the latest accounting statement for the Parish Council.

Certificate of Exemption 9th Nov 2023 (pdf)

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AGAR Internal Audit Report 2022 - 2023 (pdf)

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2022-2023 Accounts (xlsx)

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Notice of Conclusion of Audit Year Ends 22-03-31 (pdf)

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2021-2022 Accounts at 22-04-04 (xlsx)

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PKF Littlejohn Report & Certificate 2021-2022 (pdf)

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Internal Audit Certificate 2021-2022 (pdf)

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PKF Littlejohn AGAR 2021-2022 (pdf)

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PKF Littlejohn 2021 - 2022 Final Auditor's Report (pdf)

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PKF Littlejohn 2021 - 2022 Section 3 (pdf)

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2021-2022 Accounts (xlsx)

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2020-2021 Accounts (xlsx)

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PKK Littlejohn Report & Certificate for 2020-21 (pdf)

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2019-2020 Accounts (xlsx)

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AstwoodandHardmead pc making provision for the exercise of public rights - pm - 2019-20 (pdf)

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Parish Council Notices

This section is reserved for any special notices issued by the Parish Council.  Items which may be included are:


  • activities of particular interest to / influence upon the Parish, or;
  • Notices of election / change to Council membership.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING  POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR FARM ADJACENT TO ASTWOOD:


The Parish Council have been advised of an intention to develop a solar farm on land to the East of Astwood, supporting information for which is included below.  The developers (Pegasus Group) are reaching out to the Parish (by means of notification to the Parish Council, and by flyers posted to the majority of Astwood residents to make them aware of the proposed development, and invite feedback.  Due to the pandemic a public meeting cannot be convened, so postal / email responses are the sole route to share your views.


More information can be found at www.cranfieldroadsolarfarm.co.uk.


A series of questions, raised by Rebecca Geldart personally (not on behalf of the PC) have been answered by the chief planner for the Solar Farm (Tom Baguley) and have been included below for  your information.

Solar Farm development notification to Parish Council (pdf)

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Solar Farm overview (pdf)

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Solar Farm public flyer (pdf)

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Solar Farm Q&A (docx)

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Below is the East of M1 development framework proposal, which, if approved, will have an impact on the Parish and its surrounding area.

East of M1 development framework v11 070619 v2 (pdf)

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