Sadly, due to the recent passing of John Durden, the Parish Council Chair position is currently vacant.
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.
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!
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!!
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!
Since joining the Parish Council I have taken on responsibility for speed management (Community Speedwatch) to try to
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!
Since joining the Parish Council I have taken on responsibility for speed management (Community Speedwatch) to try to ensure our community is a safer place for us all to enjoy.
The Parish Council meeting dates for 2025 are below.
The location is the Astwood Village Hall, and the start time for the meetings is 8pm:
27th February
15th May
21st August
13th November
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DownloadSeptember 17th 2020 Extraordinary Meeting Minutes (docx)
DownloadMINUTES for 30th July 2020 (pdf)
DownloadMINUTES for August 22nd 2019 (docx)
DownloadThis section contains the latest accounting statement for the Parish Council.
Certificate of Exemption 9th Nov 2023 (pdf)
DownloadAGAR Internal Audit Report 2022 - 2023 (pdf)
Download2022-2023 Accounts (xlsx)
DownloadNotice of Conclusion of Audit Year Ends 22-03-31 (pdf)
Download2021-2022 Accounts at 22-04-04 (xlsx)
DownloadPKF Littlejohn Report & Certificate 2021-2022 (pdf)
DownloadInternal Audit Certificate 2021-2022 (pdf)
DownloadPKF Littlejohn AGAR 2021-2022 (pdf)
DownloadPKF Littlejohn 2021 - 2022 Final Auditor's Report (pdf)
DownloadPKF Littlejohn 2021 - 2022 Section 3 (pdf)
Download2021-2022 Accounts (xlsx)
Download2020-2021 Accounts (xlsx)
DownloadPKK Littlejohn Report & Certificate for 2020-21 (pdf)
Download2019-2020 Accounts (xlsx)
DownloadAstwoodandHardmead pc making provision for the exercise of public rights - pm - 2019-20 (pdf)
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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.
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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