I suspect most of you will have seen the Lane End Parish Councils post regarding the proceeds from selling Chalky Fields.  They have a substantial fund of money and many great organisations including ours have submitted our requests for funding.  Now it is YOUR TURN!  You have until 9am Monday 2nd June.

It is really important that you write to the parish clerk Hayley with your comments on these suggestions. I did mine yesterday.

I introduced myself first, as to how long I have lived in the village, what I do for a living, and mentioned any groups I volunteer at for clarity and transparency.

I copied all of the list below into an email and then wrote my comments on every one including this one. Yes it takes a while, but its hugely important that you - our parishioners gets the right to 'vote' on these entries in a calm, polite, well thought out response! Your thoughts are incredibly important to their team, as they have originally had over £3m in wishes, with a budget of £1.75m.

Of course, we are there, on the top of the list! No pressure. So we can hopefully count on you to do your bit!

Finings Wood is so important to save for our village and the generations, but also environmentally would mean that our village may have lost a field to housing but we can help to offset that green loss, with these amazing woods.

Email: [email protected]

Author Caroline Watson - Committee member

List below
​ We Want to Hear from You!
Lane End Community and Organisation Funding Applications
Lane End Parish Council is pleased to announce the receipt of several expressions of interest/funding applications aimed at enhancing various community projects and facilities. While these applications are yet to be debated by the Council, we wanted to provide an insight into the current proposed funding requests. Selected applications will receive funds from the proceeds of the sale of Chalky Field. Applications received from local organisations are as follows:
Finings Wood Group
Purchase of Finings Woods: £200,000
Additional funding for Fitness Trail (12 - 18 year olds): £15,000
Lane End Youth and Community Centre (LEYCC)
Kitchen refit and new PA systems: £25,000
Lane End Food Hub: Replacement Fridge/Freezer and Storage Cupboard + Food/Household Supplies: £3,000
Cadmore End Village Hall
Toilets and Kitchen Refurbishment: £30,000
Lane End Conservation Group
Project 1: Provision of secure storage unit and improved equipment with training: £28,000
Project 2: Renovation of Harris Garden: £12,000
Lane End Village Hall
Renovation and upgrading of infrastructure, installation of flexible seating and enhancement of catering facilities: Phase 1: £300,000, Phase 2: £100,000
Lane End PTA (for Lane End Primary School)
Project A: Provision of an extended day by after school activities for a 3 Year Period: £120,000 (£40,000 per year)
Project B: Provision of an Outdoor Space with forest school, sensory garden and mini-orchard: £60,000
Holy Trinity Church
Repair and rebuilding of churchyard walls and railings: £72,000
Repair of Church Floor in Entrance Area: £12,600
Lane End Players
LED lighting, sound equipment, projection equipment and storage facilities: £240,000 - £260,000
Elim Church
Application 1: Extension to building at side to provide a Wellness Centre and at front to provide Café Facilities: £200,000
Application 2: Employment of a Community Worker: £120,000 (£40,000 per year)
Application 3: Renovation of Kitchen and Toilets, purchase of stackable chairs and renovations to building: £100,000
FlexiTalk Services
Community library: £31,500 - £97,000
Mental Health and Education provision for young people: £200,000
Parishioner
Provision of a Skate Park (Millenium Park / Lane End Playing Fields): £200,000
Cadmore End Cricket Club
Cadmore End Cricket Club: Pitch Enhancements: £50,000
Parishioner
Installation of a footpath along the side of Wheeler End Common: TBC
The Sonning Farm Company
Purchase of Bolter End Common: £147,000
Tiptoes
Expansion of existing dance studio: £70,000
Ex Ward Councillor / Flexitalk Services
Enhanced Bus service from Lane End to Marlow: £5,000 per annum
Parishioner
Ditchfield Common Track: £30,000 (Indicative estimate)
Parishioner
Community Bus: £80,000 (Indicative estimate)
Holy Trinty Church
Replacement of Fossil Fuel Heating System: £TBC – No cost estimate
Parishioner
Raised Pavement in Pusey Way: £TBC – No cost estimate
Lane End Parish Council Owned Assets
In addition to these community led applications and proposals, the Council will also be considering potential enhancements to its own assets to further benefit the community, in the following areas:
1. Enhancement Projects
Best Kept Village Project: Enhancements to the village with an approximate budget of £78,000-£87,000.
Village Ponds Project: Restoration of the village ponds with an approximate budget of £80,000 - £100,000
Christmas in the Village : A number of minor projects to enhance the annual provision of Christmas in the Village with an approximate budget of £4,500.
2. Children's Play Area
Provisionally allocated a budget of £230,000 for the development of a new children's play area at Lane End Playing Fields. This project will include modern play equipment, safety surfacing, and seating areas for parents and guardians. Our goal is to create a fun and secure environment where children can play and socialise.
3. Refurbishment and Extension to Sports Pavilion
Another significant project is the refurbishment and extension of the sports pavilion, with enhanced disabled facilities. With a provisional budget of £220,000, this initiative will upgrade the existing pavilion, providing better amenities for all users, including improved accessibility for disabled individuals. The extension will also offer additional space for community events and sports activities.
4. Development of Car Park Facilities
To accommodate the growing number of visitors to Lane End Playing Fields, there is a potential budget earmarked of £100,000 for the development of car park facilities. This project will increase parking capacity, ensuring convenient access to the playing fields and reducing congestion in the surrounding areas. activities.
5. Enhancement of Access Road to Playing Fields
A further potential project is to undertake enhancements of the access road to the playing fields and also highway safety works at its junction with The Row. A potential budget for these works has been set at £100,000.
Other Proposals
Further proposals under consideration by the Council but not directly related to its own assets include the following :
6. Traffic Management Study
Evaluation of measures to assist traffic Calming: £30,000 (indicative estimate).
7. Traffic Calming Measures
Implementation of measures to achieve traffic calming: £80,000 (indicative estimate).
8. Street Lighting
Installation of additional street lighting at a limited number of selective locations: £25,000.
9. Footway Extension
Extension of footway at Gracewell to connect to footway on The Row: £15,000.
10. Purchase of Land at Handleton Common: Purchase of land immediately adjacent to the Playing Fields: £80,000 (indicative estimate).
We are excited about the potential impact these projects will have on our community and look forward to the positive changes they will bring. For comments, please contact Hayley, email: [email protected]
This is a chance for everyone to share their thoughts and provide feedback. However, the final decision on which projects will be supported rests with the Parish Council. Your input is valuable and helps us ensure transparency in our process.