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Photographs (cover & this page): Keith Hawes<br />
WELCOME...<br />
...to the Spring 20<strong>17</strong> edition of Village Voice...<br />
Lighter days, birds, flowers and blossom in<br />
evidence - it must be Spring! It's not just nature<br />
emerging from hibernation, village life becomes<br />
more active - we have reports of upcoming<br />
events to look forward to, and take part in.<br />
Spring is a change that most of us look<br />
forward to, many feel less welcoming of the<br />
changes as a consequence of the major<br />
infrastructure changes to our environment as a<br />
result of the local plan.<br />
Regular readers of <strong>VV</strong> will be aware of the<br />
various planning issues, which if all were<br />
implemented, will radically change not only the<br />
face of our villages for ever, but also the<br />
experience of living here. If this is something<br />
you care about, please read carefully the articles<br />
in <strong>VV</strong> about the local plan, and keep up to date<br />
by going to the P&TGRS website - www.<br />
pennandtylersgreen.org.uk for the latest news<br />
www.pennandtylersgreen.org.uk<br />
Village Voice <strong>April</strong>/May 20<strong>17</strong><br />
and updates. The P&TGRS will be holding their<br />
annual AGM on 19th May 20<strong>17</strong> - to which<br />
everyone is welcome - see insert for details.<br />
This is a great opportunity to be updated on<br />
proposed changes. Local counsellors and MPs<br />
have been invited, and will be available to<br />
answer questions informally over drinks.<br />
Other Village events are currently being<br />
planned - notably the Penn 7 & Super Fun Run,<br />
in June- now is the time to start training, and our<br />
woodlands provide a fantastic place to walk, jog<br />
or run. You will see on Page 37 that Bill Sadler<br />
has written about a plan to survey bird activity<br />
on the Common. A meeting will take place in<br />
the Barnes Room, Village Hall on Monday 3<br />
<strong>April</strong>, at 7.30 p.m. If this is something you<br />
might be interested in helping with- do go along<br />
to the meeting to learn more.<br />
Finally, an appeal to all residents concerned<br />
about the various planning issues. Be aware that<br />
the publication of the new government white<br />
paper has affected the Wycombe DC local plan<br />
timings, and that Chiltern DC (& South Bucks<br />
DC) are running at least 6 months behind WDC.<br />
Yes - because Penn & Tylers Green comes<br />
under 2 planning areas, it means residents need<br />
to be prepared to lobby both district councils on<br />
the same issues at different times!<br />
Please be aware of this - and if you feel<br />
strongly - be prepared to make your views<br />
known more than once. Up to date news and<br />
deadlines to act will be updated on the<br />
P&TGRS website and Facebook page - please<br />
keep checking for details. Happy Easter to all <strong>VV</strong><br />
readers, Cathy O'Leary <strong>VV</strong> Editor<br />
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