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Great & Little Kimble cum Marsh Parish Council

(Kimble Stewart Hall)

Great & Little Kimble cum Marsh Parish is set in the beautiful Vale of Aylesbury at the foot of The Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire.

Each and everyone of our councillors welcome you to our rural parish. We are situated on the northern edge of the Wycombe District, with rich lower farm land to the North rising into part of the magnificent Chiltern Hills to the South.

The 394 homes are well spread across 1,212 hectares. The main settlements are Smoky Row, Clanking, Marsh, Kimblewick, Little Kimble and Great Kimble.

The southern part of the parish is within the Chilterns Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Green Belt – an area representing nearly 25% of the parish. The rest is most attractive too, and we strive to keep it that way.

The National Trust owns the land around Pulpit Hill. There is a network of public footpaths and bridleways from which to explore the varied countryside within the parish.

The population is growing, with many young families now taking the numbers to just over 1,000 (988 in the 2001 Census).

Latest Parish News

Buckinghamshire Council raises awareness with free events during Dementia Action Week

09

May 2024

Buckinghamshire Council raises awareness with free events during Dementia Action Week

Next week (13-19 May), is Dementia Awareness Week. The awareness week is run annually by the Alzheimer’s Society with this year’s theme being diagnosis. The week aims to help those who might be living with undiagnosed dementia to understand potential symptoms and risk factors, and to come forward for guidance and support when needing to take the next steps towards diagnosis.

In Buckinghamshire, it’s estimated that approximately 3,500 people over 65 are living with undiagnosed dementia. Risk factors such as family history and pre-existing medical conditions can increase the possibility of developing dementia in later life. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and obesity can also increase the risk.

During the week, Buckinghamshire Council will be running a series of events which are open to residents across the county to raise awareness of dementia-related conditions, so people with common dementia symptoms can find the support they need. We are also providing a dementia toolkit, including a symptom checklist, so anyone experiencing symptoms can spot and record any difficulties and discuss the symptoms further with their GP.

Angela Macpherson, Cabinet Member Health and Wellbeing, said:

“A third of people living with dementia do not have a diagnosis and taking the first steps towards one can seem like a daunting task. Even though we have come far with understanding dementia, there is still a stigma associated with it, which can cause delayed diagnosis due to fear of social judgement or discrimination.

“Many individuals and their loved ones may also not recognise the early signs or symptoms, which can prevent early intervention. With our events in support of Dementia Action Week, we aim to raise awareness and to help those facing dementia get access to the services and support they need.

“To prevent a late diagnosis, residents aged 40 to 74 can alsobook an NHS Health Check, which is a free check-up of your overall health. It is offered every 5 years and can help you to find early signs of certain health problems, that can increase your risk of dementia.”

30

April 2024

Council reminds residents of new photo ID requirements for local and national elections

Buckinghamshire Council is reminding residents that to vote in upcoming elections in England they will need to show a valid photo ID at polling stations.

This will apply to:

Local elections
UK General elections
Police and Crime Commissioner elections
UK parliamentary by-elections
Recall petitions

The Electoral Commission’s website lists the accepted forms of photo ID.

A photo ID will be required to vote at a polling station for the Police and Crime Commissioner election on Thursday 2 May.

For people registered to vote by post, no photo ID will be required. This is because postal voting requires other identification checks, such as signature and date of birth verification.

Sarah Ashmead, Buckinghamshire Council’s Deputy Chief Executive and Returning Officer, said:

“You will need to show an accepted form of photo ID for the Police and Crime Commissioner election on 2 May 2024, the next General Election and any upcoming local referendums and elections.

“If you haven’t done so already, I’d encourage you to make sure that you are registered to vote. The easiest way to do this is by visiting GOV.UK.”

Find out more about accepted forms of photo ID and what to expect on polling day by visiting Buckinghamshire Council's website.

The council is urging residents to share this information with friends and relatives who may be unaware of these voter ID changes or need assistance with applying for the necessary documents. Booklets containing relevant information are also available at Buckinghamshire libraries.