The government has published a new National Planning Policy Framework, which is the national document setting the blue print for development in the UK. Not surprisingly, given the governments previous exhortations to “Build, Baby, Build” it includes a presumption in
Crowthorne Station to be refurbished
After a long campaign, led by Cllr Peter Wood and supported by CVAG, work has started to refurbish Crowthorne Station building. Originally built in 1862 the building has been disused for over 8 years and was becoming an eyesore. The
Cllr Guy Gillbe appointed executive member for planning and transport at BFC
Following the recent local elections and change in control at Bracknell Forest Council, Guy Gillbe has been appointed as the executive member responsible for planning and transport at Bracknell Forest Council. Clearly this position requires him to act independently and
Halt the Plan
The recent elections have seen a change in control at Bracknell Forest Council. CVAG are calling on the incoming administration to stop working on the emerging local plan and develop a new one which better reflects the wishes of residents
CVAG AGM Friday 11 November
Reminder, the CVAG AGM is at 7.00 pm on Friday 11 November at the Morgan Centre, Wellington Road, Crowthorne. A copy of the agenda can be viewed here. The treasurers report for period to Feb 2022 can be viewed here.
Thanks to Steve Beasley
Unfortunately Steve Beasley has resigned from the CVAG committee. During this time on the committee he contributed to raising our on-line presence, including this website, and leading our campaign for greening the high street. Thank you Steve. This does mean
James Sunderland MP to speak at Public Meeting
We are pleased to announce that James Sunderland MP has agreed to be guest speaker at our public meeting following our AGM on Friday 11 November at the Morgan Centre, Crowthorne. The AGM starts at 7.00 pm, with the guest
Good News, Bad News
We would like to congratulate Guy Gillbe on his recent success in being elected as the Councillor representing Old Bracknell (Easthampstead) on Bracknell Town Council. In respect of our position as a non-political organisation, Guy has therefore stood down from
Wellington Woodland Clearance
As part of the public examination of the Bracknell Forest local plan, which identifies sites for new house building between now and 2036, Wellington College have revealed plans to clear a large area of woodland to create a replacement sports
CVAG response to Wokingham Local Plan Update.
CVAG has submitted a detailed response to the Wokingham Borough Council consultation on the local plan update. Housing, there needs to be a reliable forecast of how many new homes are needed. This draft current local plan is based on