Charvil Parish Council
Welcome to Charvil!
Welcome to the website of Charvil Parish Council. This website has been designed with the aim of helping everyone get the most out of our village.
Here you can learn about Charvil and its beautiful surroundings, including local walks, features of historical interest, access to country parks and the lakes. You can also keep updated about the various initiatives and activities that the Parish Council supports including tree planting, the annual litter pick, occasional social events and much more.
You will also find information about local community groups and services active in the village, ranging from events such as the Summer Fete to important information about the services provided by the Parish or Borough Council, we aim to keep you informed, engaged and involved.
So whether you’re a long-time resident, new arrival or just visiting, we hope this site will act as a great resource to help you discover what makes Charvil a great place to live, work, and play.
Feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions.
Charvil Parish Council contributes to local projects and plays a vital part in obtaining and representing local views on various issues that will impact the community. It is responsible for the provision and maintenance of certain facilities within the Charvil parish area. These including amongst other things leisure facilities, rights of way, bus shelters, public seats, notice boards and some street lighting.
Latest News
🌳 Parish Council Meeting - Tonight 🌳
A reminder of tonight's meeting of the Full Council, starting at 8pm in the Committee Room at Charvil Village Hall.
All Council meetings are open to everyone. Residents are welcome and encouraged to attend, and there is an Open Forum at the start of each meeting to raise urgent issues or concerns.
Along with updates from our Committees this month's agenda includes:
🛝 To approve the cost of repairs for the play equipment at St Patrick's Rec
🌳 To finalise plans for planting trees around the village in National Tree Week
🔐 To finalise plans for the Personal Security Event later this month
🎄 To discuss plans for the Christmas Event this year
📊 Further analysis of the results from the Charvil Pulse Survey
🛠 To hear an update on the refurbishment of the East Park Farm play area
💡 To consider changes to streetlight timings
...and more
You can find the full agenda on our website at
https://charvilparishcouncil.gov.uk/meetings
👷♂️ A4 New Bath Rd, Charvil 👷♂️
Westbound, between Park View Drive South & The Wee Waif
20:00hrs 20th October to 05:00hrs 21st October
Traffic control: Lane Closure
Responsible for works: OpenReach
Details: Utility asset works
There will also be an eastbound lane closure on both the A4 Bath Rd, Sonning and A4 Bath Rd, Woodley for the same works during the same time period.
⏰ East Park Farm Car Park Opening Hours ⏰
Next weekend, as the clock go back, the car park at East Park Farm will change to the winter opening hours.
The car park will be open from 8am to 6pm each day from Sunday 26th October.
Our car park is opened and closed daily by our team of volunteers. If you can spare a few minutes a couple of times a week to join our "Gate Gang", visit:
https://charvilparishcouncil.gov.uk/getinvolved
🪖 REME Parade - Next Weekend 🪖
The Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) will exercise their right to march, with fixed bayonets, through Wokingham on Sunday 26th October to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Corps leaving Arborfield.
The programme will start in Market Place where troops will gather and be presented to the Parade Inspection Party. Thereafter, led by a 40-piece Military band, a 120 strong contingent of REME regulars, reserves, cadets and veterans will exercise their Freedom of Wokingham by marching through the town, joining back up at Market Place for speeches, presentations and The National Anthem.
Alongside the parade, Market Place will play host to stalls, military vehicles and the corps engagement team demonstrating 3D printing, drones and more.
Key Timings:
🕦 10.30am – 11am Parade assembles and Royal Salute – Market Place
🕚 11am – 12.15pm Parade and speeches – Rose St, Wilshire Rd, Peach Street, Market Place
🕥 10.30am – 1.30pm Stalls, Corps Engagement Team, Military Vehicle – Market Place
Please note Denmark Street will be closed to allow the event space to operate.