Purley on Thames Parish Council

27/10/2026

Goosecroft Extension Funding

£ 5000 Donation from Englefield Trust

Major support in our matched funding drive!

26/10/2026

Chairman’s Award

The Chairman Award for 2026 has been awarded to the Friends of Purley Barn and all the volunteers who have supported their activities.

This award is made the Chairman of the Parish Council to an individual or group that are ineligible for the Community
Award.

FoPB run events, such as the Christmas Market, at the Barn to raise money to provide enhancements for the Barn. Over the years they have helped fund several items that that have improved the facilities provided at the Barn.

24/10/2026

Work being carried out to renovate and improve playing surfaces at the Goosecroft....

The Parish Council has been successful in obtaining a 7 year Football Foundation Pitch Improvement grant - to improve the football pitches.

Additionally, due to the summers adverse weather, the Parish Council has funded a reseed of the Upper Goosecroft playing area.

The reseeding and initial phase of the Pitch Improvement plan and reseeding has now been carried out.

21/10/2026

Community Award

The Parish Council is pleased to announce that Simon Jackson (Jacko) has been awarded the Community Award for 2026. The Community Award is presented each year to recognise the individual or team who have volunteer their time generously to
provide outstanding activities for the enjoyment and benefit of the village and community of Purley on Thames. Candidates are nominated by residents of Purley on Thames and assessed by Parish Councillors.

Jacko has lived in Purley on Thames for over 25 years. In that time, he has supported activities within the village in many capacities, such as forming a Youth Club, Scouts, Local DJ, Church, organiser and MC at events such as the Jubilee, Purley Primary Fireworks and “Party in Park” to name but a few.

Editors Note:

Sadly, Jacko passed away on the 18th September 2026 before he could be told about this award. The award was presented to his wife at the wake held at the Barn.

16/10/2026

New Climbing Frame - Bucknells Meadow

At Monday nights meeting the Parish Council approved purchase and installation of a new climbing frame at Bucknells Meadow to replace the current frame. This is approximately 25 years old and showing signs of deterioration. It is hoped that the new frame will be installed in spring 2027.

08/10/2026

Please see below details of a planned Road Closure

New Hill, Purley on Thames

Exact Location and extent of closure
From its junction with A329 Reading Road to outside No 5 New Hill

Date(s) 19th October – 6th November 2026

Times 24hrs

Reason for closure Gas Main Replacement
Works Promoter SGN
Contractor (if applicable) I&G Contractors
Contact number 0800 912 1700
Residential access available (Yes/No) Yes
Blue light access available (Yes/No) Yes
Link to one.network and diversion route
https://one.network/?GB152717388
Any other comments
N/A

02/10/2026

Michelle Jackson is with Suranne Jackson and 2 others
a day ago ·
Please find below the details for Simon Jackson funeral. All are welcome to pay their respects and celebrate his life with us. I'd be grateful if you could let me know if you are likely to be coming, just to help with numbers x
Simon Mark Jackson Funeral Details | AB Walker
abwalker.co.uk
Simon Mark Jackson Funeral Details | AB Walker
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15/09/2026

https://www.purleyonthames-pc.gov.uk/2026/09/blounts-meadow-latest-news/

Parish Council Update – 15/09/2026

Meadow Maintenance

At the Parish Council meeting on 14 September, District Councillor Janine Lewis advised that, following contact with Mapledurham Estate, a comprehensive clean-up of the meadow is planned.
Councillor Lewis has published further details of the update on Facebook, which can be viewed here.

11/09/2026

https://www.purleyonthames-pc.gov.uk/2026/09/blounts-meadow-latest-news/

These updates provide information on the Parish Council’s involvement in discussions regarding Blount’s Meadow. Please note that the meadow is privately owned by Mapledurham Estate, and decisions regarding its future rest with the Estate. The Parish Council is committed to keeping residents info...

10/09/2026

Note this often goes VERY quickly