Twyford Parish Council

Aircraft Noise: It is being proposed that in future, aircraft landing at Southampton airport will adopt a new flight path called Continuous Descent Approach (CDA). This will mean that aircraft line up for the runway well north of Twyford. The idea is that with this method engine power and controls will require less adjustment and this reduces aircraft noise. On the other hand it will mean that more aircraft will fly over Twyford. Flybe will be running a trial and if successful it will be extended to all aircraft. A summary of Southampton Airport's "Noise Action Plan Consultation 2009" can be found at this link together with a questionnaire for the public to give feed back of their views. Return the questionnaire by October 2nd, 2009

Breath Easy: This is an initiative of the British Lung Foundation to provide support and information for people living with a lung condition. For more information see this link. The local group meets on the first Wednesday of the month, from 2.30 - 4.30pm, at the Parish Hall, Main Road, Colden Common (opposite the church).
Twyford Meads: Ragwort is once more growing in the Meads. Come and join the band of volunteers clearing it out on July 12th, 2009 at 9am. No experience required but thick gardening gloves and a garden fork essential.
Waterworks: Southern Water contractor 4D has started work on a new pipeline from the waterworks in Hazeley Road south across the fields to the reservoir on Watley Lane. Completion will take until the end of the year.
Parish Council Meeting: the Parish Council meeting scheduled for June 25th has been postponed to July 2nd. See Agenda
Planning - Humphrey Feeds: The viewing sub-committee of the WCC Planning Development Control Committee (PDCC) visited the Humphrey site at 11am Thursday June 11th. The public and Parish Council were not invited. Following the site visit the sub-committee met in Winchester Guildhall to make their decision. About ten Twyford villagers and Parish Council were there but were not allowed to speak. Following a long discussion the PDCC voted unanimously to approve the application. However for planning policy reasons Winchester City Council are obliged to submit the application for review by the Secretary of State. If the Secretary of State decides to call in the application the Parish Council will have a further opportunity to comment.
Twyford Guides: Open evening on Thursday 2nd July 2009 from 6.30 to7.30pm. Open to everyone, come and find out what being a Guide is all about, try some activities and meet the leaders.
Planning - Humphrey Feeds: The viewing sub-committee of the WCC Planning Development Control Committee (PDCC) will visit the Humphrey site at 11am Thursday June 11th. The public and Parish Council are not invited and cannot attend. Following the site visit the sub-committee will meet in the Walton Room, Winchester Guildhall at 1.30pm to make their decision. The public and Parish Councillors may attend but will not be allowed to speak. However members of the sub-committee who will vote on the application have been sent updated details of the Parish Council's objections.
Photocall: There were 140 people present for the Hampshire Chronicle photocall on May 9th, well done Twyford. See the featured photo . You can also buy your own copy from the Hampshire Chronicle (search for Twyford).
Traffic: A petition has been organised by a Twyford resident and has so far gained 500 signatures to the proposal "The undersigned wish to appeal to have slower speeds and a reduction of lorries in Twyford. We request that the Parish Council install flashing 30 max speed signs on the main road, managed parking on Finches Lane and Hazeley Road and deny access to vehicles over 7.5 tonnes (Category Cl) through Twyford".
Meanwhile Twyford Parish Council (TPC) Chairman Michael Andrews has written to Councillor Melville Kendal the Executive Member for Environment on Hampshire County Council (and hence responsible for traffic matters) with a copy of the petition and a review of discussions the TPC has had with HCC over the last year. Response to these discussions has so far been disappointing. A copy of the letter is here.
Parish Council Meeting: held on Thursday May 14th. Two new councillors, Traffic, Planning and more . . Minutes .
Twyford Community Project: See the May 2009 Newsletter with information on the next Duck Race, Picnic in the Park and the Village Consultation. Click on TCP in the CONTENTS list on the left.
Residents' Association: The 2009 Newsletter has been added to the Residents' Association page.
Traffic Blight and Flashing 30mph Signs: There is much interest in the village about this topic. If you would like to know what the Parish Council is doing about flashing 30mph signs and other traffic issues then click here.
South Downs National Park: The new National Park was announced March 31st. Twyford is completely inside the park and the site of the proposed Park & Ride scheme is completely outside. Read all about it here.
Finches Lane - Yellow Lines: In the minutes of the Parish Council meeting of February 19th it was proposed to extended the yellow lines in Finches Lane. A map showing the new layout can be seen here.
Twyford Community Project: See the February 2009 newsletter, click on TCP in the CONTENTS list on the left.
Parish Council Meeting: held on Thursday February 19th. Aircraft noise, planning application for a large nursing home, traffic and more . . . Minutes .
Airline Destinations: A new entry has been added to the travel section of the Links page. This gives listings of all flights to/from the UK's airports with some useful travel information.
Parish Council Meeting: of January 18th. 30mph flashing lights, planning, Fishing Club field etc. See full report.
Berry Meadow: The 18 acre field along the road to Shawford is for sale. Twyford Parish Council appreciates the importance of this field to residents both for its use by walkers and for the views. Read about plans to purchase the field.
Twyford Community Project: TCP for short, see the new page listed in the CONTENTS panel on the left. This page concerns planning for a new community facility in Twyford, mainly to house Guides and Brownies but also available to other youth groups and organisations in the village. Read the newsletter and see the photos of recent fundraising events.
Itchen Navigation: Much conservation work is being done on this five year Heritage Trail Project. See the latest newsletters here.
Winchester Children & Young People Partnership: See this new WCC action plan
Winchester Older People Partnership: See this new WCC action plan
Winchester Community Safety Partnership: This is a link to the new WCC website on this topic.
Results of the Colden Common and Twyford by-election: Daryl Henry (Liberal Democrat) was elected to the vacant seat in the Colden Common and Twyford ward for Winchester City Council. More details here.
New BT Phone Book: Are you missing from the new BT Phone Book for Southampton and Winchester? If you have unwillingly been made ex-directory complain to your telephone company.
Neighbourhood Watch: A Neighbourhood Watch Scheme is being restarted in Twyford village even though this is a low crime area. Neighbourhood Watch is the largest community safety organisation in the country and works by developing close liaison between households in a neighbourhood and the local Police. Click here for more information. Also view the Twyford Police website.

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