The parish includes the three areas of Iver Village, Iver Heath and Richings Park, which have a combined population of over 10,000, making it one of the larger parishes in the southern part of Buckinghamshire.

Iver has a parish council of 14 councillors elected from the three areas. Details of the functions we undertake together with information about those of South Bucks District Council and Bucks County Council are included on this web site.

Project Pinewood refused permission by the Secretary of State

The Secretary of State, Eric Pickles, has refused to grant planning permission on appeal for

Pinewood Studios Ltd to build its Project Pinewood proposals in the Green Belt at Iver Heath.

South Bucks District Council refused planning permission for the proposals in October 2009 on the basis that the proposals were inappropriate development in the Metropolitan Green Belt and that the applicant had not demonstrated any special circumstances sufficient to warrant an exception to Green Belt policies. 

Iver Parish Council strongly supported South Bucks District Council in opposition to Pinewood's plans and local residents formed the action group 'Stop Project Pinewood'.

Pinewood Studio’s Ltd submitted an appeal against the Council’s decision, and a Public Inquiry was held at the Evreham Centre in Iver in April and May 2011.  Iver Parish Council Chairman, Stop Project Pinewood and many local residents made representations at the Public Enquiry.  The Secretary of State accepted the decision of the Inspector who conducted the Public Enquiry and the announcement was made on January 20th 2012.  The decision was widely welcomed by local residents.

click here

to read the Press Release by South Bucks District Council.  (23.9KB PDF file)

click here

for the Secretary of State's decision on the Planning Case.  (1.44MB PDF file)

For a picture of protesters before the opening of the inquiry and details of the final submissions

from Iver Parish Council, Stop Project Pinewood, S.B.D.C. and Pinewood Studios

and also Pinewoods' response to the result click here

Are you aged 11 to 16 ?

Coming at February Half Term . . . . . . .

A three day workshop in Music, Dance and Video

For more info, click here

Iver Heath Library - Latest.

Two open meetings have been held about the future of the library with a good turnout of local people who were prepared to help keep the library open.  It was agreed that it would be would set up as a community library with Bucks County Council supplying the books, IT system, building etc.  but being run by a group of volunteers.  A management committee has now been formed with Julian Wilson as chairman.   A management plan will now be prepared to be approved by Bucks C.C. and it is hoped the changes can take place by next summer.

Work has started on the building of the new pavilion at Iver Rec.

Work started on 19th of September on the building of the new community sports pavilion

at Iver Recreation Ground.

Iver Parish Council announced confirmation on August 1st 2011, that the new £464,143 community sports pavilion would be built, supported by a £115,636 grant awarded by the Football Foundation, the country's largest sports charity.

For the full story and pictures of the work so far,  click here.

New Parish Council Chairman.

Following the local elections on May 5th, Councillor Alan Oxley was elected as Council Chairman

at the first meeting of the new parish council on May 16th.

For a list of names and pictures of the new council,  click here

Sunday bus service.

New Timetable

Thank you for supporting the test runs of the route 58 Sunday service. The Sunday bus service is continuing for the rest of the year (including Bank holidays) thanks to the financial support of the Parish Council working in partnership with First Buses.

For the timetable click here.

New hedge planted in Swan Road Iver.

The Parish Council Tree Warden, Council maintenance workers. IDCA members and volunteers taking a breather during a hedge planting day on Wednesday February 9th 2011 on parish council managed land in Swan Road Iver.

For the original news story of the appointment of the tree warden and the first hedge that was planted in Iver Heath Fields click here.

Volunteers wanted in Black Park.

click here for more details. (2.25 MB pdf file)

New BMX track opened in Iver

The new track was officially opened at Iver Recreation Ground

on Friday 16 th July 2010.

For full story, slick here

New Timetable for the 583 bus

click here for the details

Youth Work.

Opportunities occur from time to time for additional short-term help

with local youth work. For more information click here.

Planning Applications

Did you know you can view planning applications online?  click here 

View the Annual Return for 2009. - click here (483 KB pdf file)

  View the Annual Return for 2010. - click here (858 KB pdf file)

View the Annual Return for 2011. - click here (1.18 MB pdf file)

Iver Parish Council is the body that represents local opinion. We are consulted on all planning proposals and have regular requests for opinions on a variety of matters such as footpaths, licensing and street collections, road safety, library services, ancient monuments and trees.

In addition we are responsible for some areas of common land including Iver Heath Fields, Hardings Row Nature Reserve, St Leonard's Mound in Richings Park, a footpath in Pinewood Green, 2 recreation grounds, a sports pavilion at Iver Heath, 2 children's playgrounds, local street lighting, allotments, bus shelters, parish notice boards, seats and litter/dog bins.

We also give grants to a number of local organisations and provide hanging baskets in our shopping areas in the summer and lights at Christmas.

All Parish Council and Committee meetings are open to the public and we are required by law to hold an annual Parish meeting at which anything can be discussed. There are 14 Parish Councillors who try to represent local opinion but we welcome comments from anyone attending these meetings.

To read the    Annual Report of Iver Parish Council for 2010-2011   click here (190 KB pdf file)

                    Annual Report of Iver Parish Council for 2009-2010  click here (173 KB pdf file)

Iver Parish Council obtained Quality Council Status in 2007. This is a new Government initiative to recognise Town and Parish Councils who have proven that they are competent and professionally managed. This is important in raising the standing of Town and Parish Councils so that the voice of local communities can be heard more strongly. Your Parish Council will seek to promote the interests of Iver in every way we can and this award can only help. 

click here for more details.

The Parish Council has an Action Plan which was derived from a questionnaire which was sent to all residents of the parish in July 2002.  To view progress on the plan click The Iver Parish Action Plan. (1.96MB pdf file) We are currently re-appraising the Plan and a mini survey has been undertaken.

Parish Clerk

Susan Moffat

Maintenance

Person

Raymond Peters

Administration Assistant

Carol Wilkinson

part time

Mon & Tues

Maintenance Assistant

Jack

Springford

Administration Assistant

(Accounts)

Roger Ambler

part time

Wed to Fri

Maintenance

Person

part time Highways

maintenance for Bucks C.C.

Trevor

Sargeant

See news item about Trevor's role.

The parish council also pays for an Outreach Youth Worker,

Sally Vigurs in partnership with Iver Educational Trust.

click here for a report on Sally's work 220 KB pdf file (Nov 2011)

And in addition, the council pays for a part time Assistant Outreach Youth Worker,   

position vacant at present.

position

vacant

The council also pays half towards the cost of a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in partnership with Thames Valley Police.