Tarporley Parish Council

Did you know you can find our Annual Report for the 2023-2024 Parish Council year on our website at https://www.tarporley.org.uk/5786-2/

3 days to go until the inaugural Tarporley 😀
Sunday 18th August. 11-4.
Weather forecast 21 degrees and 🌤️

Tickets are now available for the Sandstone Ridge Walk, Talk & Ride Festival, you can view all the walks in the programme which can be found athttps://www.sandstoneridge.org.uk/lib/F873725.pdf and includes a walk on Tuesday 17th September 'An alternative Sandstone Ridge' which wil be led by David Press on behalf of the Parish Council.
Book your tickets at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thesandstoneridgetrust/1339531

The last of the Openreach boxes has been primed this weekend by Tracy Manfredi.
The box is situated at the top of the village near Burton Square.
The location depicted will be Frodsham, which is the start of the Sandstone Trail.

Progress on the next Openreach box began today.
Local artist Nichola Burton began the box at the top of Eaton Road.(It’s now primed and ready to paint)
The location Nichola is representing is Whitchurch. The image she has designed will show the canal, and will include a hidden fox poem!
We can’t wait to see it.

Our 2023-2024 Audit has now been completed, you can find all the audit information including the external auditor's report and conclusion of audit notice on our website at https://www.tarporley.org.uk/5694-2/

I visited Cheshire's picturesque village named one of UK's best places to live

We have been notified of application 24/02210/CAT removal of 1 English Yew tree at Pepperpot House, 8 Forest Road, Tarporley.
The application details can be found at https://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=SH8KCZTEI1W00
The deadline to comment to Cheshire West and Chester Council is the 22nd August 2024.

We have been advised that Sapling Lane will be closed from the 5th August to allow United Utilities to carryout new water connections works. It is expected the works will take approximately 4 weeks to complete.

We’ve had great progress this week on our Openreach boxes!!
The photos here show Luke Crump starting his hand-drawn cartoon style Tarporley location box. You can already see the golf course and St Helens Church.
Also completed images of Rachael Carr's box which depicts Primrose Wood with a hare in the foreground.
Also the box situated near Burton Square is just being finished by Liz Taylor seen here seated in the sunshine. Liz’s box shows Delamere Forest with a heron , otter and fox.
Did you know that every box has a fox on it somewhere?
There are just 2 more boxes to be started so keep your fingers crossed for dry weather!!

The Council has been notified of planning application 24/02089/FUL, single storey front extension at 11 Honeyfields, Tarporley.
The application details can be found at https://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=SGRFPOTEHSK00
The deadline to comment to CW&C is the 20th August 2024,.

Please note our Local Police will be holding face to face drop-in surgeries for August:
12th August @ 10am - Tarporley Garden Centre
17th August @ 6pm - Eaton Village Hall
20th August @ 2pm – Utkinton Village Hall
21st August @ 2pm - Tarporley Community Centre
22nd August @ 1pm – Cotebrook Village Hall
Don't forget you can also contact the police in a non-emergency via 101 or online at

Home Your local police force - online. Report a crime, contact us and other services, plus crime prevention advice, crime news, appeals and statistics.

The draft minutes of the July Parish Council are now available on our website at https://www.tarporley.org.uk/agendasminutes/

We have been advised that Eaton Road will be closed on the 26th July for approximately 1 day for Cheshire West and Chester Council to undertake patching works.

We have been notified of planning application 24/01907/PAA
Er****on of additional storey above existing dwelling for Sandiway, Rode Street, Tarporley CW6 0EF

The deadline to comment to CW&C (Cheshire West & Chester Council) is the 5th August.

https://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=SFXKUBTEHDA00

We have been notified that Eaton Lane will be closed on the 25th July to allow CW&C Highways to undertake patching works. The closure is expected to last approximately 1 day.

Another wonderful photograph of the painted BT boxes, what a difference they make.

Many thanks to JM Photographic for capturing the artist at work. facebook.com/JMPcheshire

One day to go!

Tarporley Ward Police Surgery:

Next Tarporley Ward Police Surgery will be taking place tomorrow 11/7 between 10am and 11am at Tarporley Garden Centre , please feel free to come if you wish to discuss any issues that you may have regarding our community.

PCSO Jorge Ferreira and PC Gilchrest

A consultation has been launched on proposals to better manage the recycling and disposal of waste at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs, also known as “tips”) across the borough.

Find out more and share your views here:

http://cwac.co/iz2nW

Have you seen the latest BT box to be painted? What a great addition to the High Street.

For more information about some of the artists please visit the websites below.

https://lukecrump.com/
https://www.thecraftroomtarporley.co.uk/
https://www.racheldaviesstudio.co.uk/

We have been notified of planning application 24/01845/FUL Replacement of windows to all elevations to include large windows at ground level (one incorporating an external door) and four casement dormers under flat roofs to 7 Chestnut Terrace.

The deadline to comment to CW&C (Cheshire West & Chester Council) is the 29th July.

https://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SFMGTSTEH8C00

Don't forget we have a drop-in surgery tomorrow, Monday 8th July 6.30 in the School Room at the Chapel where residents can speak informally to councillors.
This will be followed by our Council meeting from 7pm which is open to the public.
The agenda and information for that meeting can be found on our website at https://www.tarporley.org.uk/agendasminutes/

We have two meeting this coming Monday, 8th July in the School Room at the Chapel:
6.15pm - Cemetery Committee
7.00pm - Parish Council Meeting
You can find the agenda and information for both meeting on our website at https://www.tarporley.org.uk/agendasminutes/
Councillors will also be available to talk to residents informally at our surgery which wil run from 6.30 pm until 7pm.

Great News...PLUS BUS serves residents in Tarporley!! To find out more please see the attached leaflet.
To register or book – or if you have questions Call 0151 357 4420 between 9am and 4.30pm on weekdays or e-mail [email protected]. You can find out more at www.ectcharity.co.uk/cheshire

What a transformation!

Rachel has been working hard on the BT box by the Spar on the High Street and it look amazing already. Well done Rachel

We have been notified of planning application 24/01771/FUL, two storey side extension, first floor roof extension, new entrance porch, partial recladding in render and new garage building for 2 The Blythings, Tarporley. The deadline to comment to CW&C (Cheshire West & Chester Council) is the 22nd July.

https://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=SFA73XTEH2G00