Added 14 January
Happy Birthday to the Editor's better half.
21 with several years experience!
21 with several years experience!
Need Funding?
Applications for funding from the Show profits close on 28th Feb.
All good causes that need help in the St Giles Parish considered.
Click here to apply.
The Committee are now working hard organising for this year's show which will be on the 5th September.
Applications for funding from the Show profits close on 28th Feb.
All good causes that need help in the St Giles Parish considered.
Click here to apply.
The Committee are now working hard organising for this year's show which will be on the 5th September.
Protect St Giles Greenbelt
protectstgilesgreenbelt@gmail.com
12th January 2026
Notification of large housing development on field behind High View,
Chalfont St Giles by Hill Group
Dear Chalfont St Giles Community
You previously asked to be kept up to date with the potential development of the field behind High View in Chalfont St Giles. Many of you helped to contribute to the rejection of the previous planning application in 2021. Thank you!
Now there is a new threat:
The field has now been sold to the Hill Group, who are a large developer with a focus on gaining permission to develop houses on Green Belt. They have already been taking aggressive action in the field by cutting down large mature trees and degrading the site. This article was recently published in the Bucks Free Press.
Today, Hill Group opened a website to show their plans for the intended development of 62 houses including 50% affordable housing on the site. They have argued that the new National Planning Policy Framework warrants the field being classified as Grey Belt. Grey Belt are sites that have previously been developed and/or do not contribute strongly to the Green Belt. They will aim then to show that there is unmet need for housing, including affordable housing, and that High View is a sustainable and accessible location, meaning it limits the need for residents to have a car and that they can rely on public transport, walking and cycling to access amenities and employment.
Please click on ‘Find Out More’ to see the proposed housing plan. They have asked for community feedback on the plans by Monday 26th January via the above website.
Please respond with your objection on the “Have your say” page to show the strength of support for protecting the Green Belt!
The next step afterwards is that the Hill Group will then submit a Planning Application. At that stage, we can formally object.
When we know more details on the final application we will be able to guide you on specific arguments that you could use in your objection.
Even if you don’t live that close to High View please bear in mind the survival of Chalfont St Giles as the beautiful village that you know and love largely rests on the protection that the Green Belt gives it!
Please share this information with your Social Media/WhatsApp Groups
If anybody else you know wants to be kept up to date and involved in protecting the Green Belt please ask them to write to protectstgilesgreenbelt@gmail.com and we can add them to our mailing list. The size of this community was relevant to the previous appeal ... so please sign up!
Kind regards
The Protect St Giles Green Belt Team
protectstgilesgreenbelt@gmail.com
12th January 2026
Notification of large housing development on field behind High View,
Chalfont St Giles by Hill Group
Dear Chalfont St Giles Community
You previously asked to be kept up to date with the potential development of the field behind High View in Chalfont St Giles. Many of you helped to contribute to the rejection of the previous planning application in 2021. Thank you!
Now there is a new threat:
The field has now been sold to the Hill Group, who are a large developer with a focus on gaining permission to develop houses on Green Belt. They have already been taking aggressive action in the field by cutting down large mature trees and degrading the site. This article was recently published in the Bucks Free Press.
Today, Hill Group opened a website to show their plans for the intended development of 62 houses including 50% affordable housing on the site. They have argued that the new National Planning Policy Framework warrants the field being classified as Grey Belt. Grey Belt are sites that have previously been developed and/or do not contribute strongly to the Green Belt. They will aim then to show that there is unmet need for housing, including affordable housing, and that High View is a sustainable and accessible location, meaning it limits the need for residents to have a car and that they can rely on public transport, walking and cycling to access amenities and employment.
Please click on ‘Find Out More’ to see the proposed housing plan. They have asked for community feedback on the plans by Monday 26th January via the above website.
Please respond with your objection on the “Have your say” page to show the strength of support for protecting the Green Belt!
The next step afterwards is that the Hill Group will then submit a Planning Application. At that stage, we can formally object.
When we know more details on the final application we will be able to guide you on specific arguments that you could use in your objection.
Even if you don’t live that close to High View please bear in mind the survival of Chalfont St Giles as the beautiful village that you know and love largely rests on the protection that the Green Belt gives it!
Please share this information with your Social Media/WhatsApp Groups
If anybody else you know wants to be kept up to date and involved in protecting the Green Belt please ask them to write to protectstgilesgreenbelt@gmail.com and we can add them to our mailing list. The size of this community was relevant to the previous appeal ... so please sign up!
Kind regards
The Protect St Giles Green Belt Team
Join us for the next Parish Councillor Surgery!
Pop in on Thursday 15 January between 10am and noon at the Parish Council Office, 1–3 Church Farm Courtyard, HP8 4QH.
Whether you have questions, ideas, suggestions, or simply want to learn more about what your parish council does, we’d love to see you. Come along for a chat with your councillors!
Thank you for supporting our village!
Pop in on Thursday 15 January between 10am and noon at the Parish Council Office, 1–3 Church Farm Courtyard, HP8 4QH.
Whether you have questions, ideas, suggestions, or simply want to learn more about what your parish council does, we’d love to see you. Come along for a chat with your councillors!
Thank you for supporting our village!
A Huge Thank You to Everyone Who Brought Christmas to Chalfont St Giles!
We’re so grateful to everyone who took part in this year’s Christmas Window Competition and The Christmas Tree Trail.
The village looked wonderfully festive, and with 28 shops joining in the fun, the window displays were truly spectacular. Sparks Pharmacy was crowned the public’s favourite—congratulations!
The Christmas Tree Trail once again brought colour and creativity to every corner of Chalfont St Giles. Ten fantastic groups and charities decorated trees with flair, and this year’s winner—chosen by the community—was All Together Community, whose vibrant tree brightened up the Community Fridge in Blizzards Yard Car Park.
These festive activities aren’t just enjoyable—they also help bring people into the village and support our fantastic local businesses.
We’re so grateful to everyone who took part in this year’s Christmas Window Competition and The Christmas Tree Trail.
The village looked wonderfully festive, and with 28 shops joining in the fun, the window displays were truly spectacular. Sparks Pharmacy was crowned the public’s favourite—congratulations!
The Christmas Tree Trail once again brought colour and creativity to every corner of Chalfont St Giles. Ten fantastic groups and charities decorated trees with flair, and this year’s winner—chosen by the community—was All Together Community, whose vibrant tree brightened up the Community Fridge in Blizzards Yard Car Park.
These festive activities aren’t just enjoyable—they also help bring people into the village and support our fantastic local businesses.
CSG Village Website
Don't forget about the dedicated vilage website here.
If you know of anything that needs changing, or adding, then please do email the ed. localnewsbyemail@gmail.com
If you have seen messages in the past suggesting that the site is not safe, it was, but it is now encrypted for 2 way communication.
The Memorial Hall website also now has this security.
Don't forget about the dedicated vilage website here.
If you know of anything that needs changing, or adding, then please do email the ed. localnewsbyemail@gmail.com
If you have seen messages in the past suggesting that the site is not safe, it was, but it is now encrypted for 2 way communication.
The Memorial Hall website also now has this security.
Added 7 January
Many thanks to everyone who took part in our immersive escape room experience at Milton's Cottage over Christmas and the New Year, and gave us such lovely feedback. By popular request, we are extending the project throughout January with new booking dates now available here.
Added 31 December
Lost Contact - Update
Just to clarify a few details, my mum's name is Elaine Hamer and the person she is trying to find is called Marie Boynton (née Jones). They were at Warwick University together during the late 70's/early 80's.
My mum knows that Marie married Phillip Boynton and they had at least 3 children, including a boy called Hal and a girl called Jessica.
If anyone is able to put us in contact with Marie, please ring me (Rosie) on 07771780072. My mum would love to be reunited with her friend.
I'm trying to find a person called Mari Boynton who lives (or used to live) in Chalfont St Giles. She went to Warick University with my mum and my mum has lost her contact details, but would love to get in touch with her. She had two children called Hal and Jessica.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Kind regards
Rosie rosiehkeogh@gmail.com
Just to clarify a few details, my mum's name is Elaine Hamer and the person she is trying to find is called Marie Boynton (née Jones). They were at Warwick University together during the late 70's/early 80's.
My mum knows that Marie married Phillip Boynton and they had at least 3 children, including a boy called Hal and a girl called Jessica.
If anyone is able to put us in contact with Marie, please ring me (Rosie) on 07771780072. My mum would love to be reunited with her friend.
I'm trying to find a person called Mari Boynton who lives (or used to live) in Chalfont St Giles. She went to Warick University with my mum and my mum has lost her contact details, but would love to get in touch with her. She had two children called Hal and Jessica.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Kind regards
Rosie rosiehkeogh@gmail.com