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Chipping Campden Online Community

The Chipping Campden Online Community brings together essential visitor information and insights into the town and the surrounding area.

It also includes a private residents’ space offering local news updates and key information, ensuring everyone stays connected and informed.

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    Felling trees on the Hoo

    Dear all, I have only just this morning heard about this below from my friend Arthur, so I am forwarding it now to other friends and colleagues who may not know about this application to cut trees, maybe in concerned what it might do to Campden, the view to the Hoo and who are interested in what Mr McKenzie wants to do next!!! Not good news. What can we do? Must read this again in detail and act now before 8th May. Do pass on. To view the applications on the Forestry Commission website: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d7b0fd8800164bc3af7e50983517d191/page/Page-1#data_s=id%3Awidget_49_output_0%3A0 Type Chipping Campden in the search bar (top right of map). The Hoo is case FL-018-1134-2026 There is scant detail on the Forestry Commission website but there are further details and maps at CDC. To view the applications on CDC website is: https://publicaccess.cotswold.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=relatedCases&keyVal=TEAZ9GFI0UZ00 Comments / Objections Comments can be made through the Forestry Commission website. You may also wish to email Cotswold District Council Planning and ask for comments to be passed to the Tree Preservation Officer / Tree Officer: [email protected] Suggested subject line: For the attention of the Tree Officer: Ref 26/01376/FORST
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    Campden High St Traffic Order and No Parking Notice

    GCC are doing essential works on the whole of the street from Cider Mill Turn to Littleworth on Tuesday 14th April from 08.00 to 17.00. As part part of the NO PARKING order, any vehicles found in the area will be towed away
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    The Visitor Information Centre Update

    At their January meeting, the Town Council agreed near unanimously to the long-term funding of the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) by making provision within the 2026/27 and the subsequent two budgets. This is a hugely positive step forward. Our sincere thanks go not only to the Council but also to the 150+ residents and local businesses who wrote or emailed the Town Clerk, and to those who attended and spoke at the Town Council meeting. That collective support was vital in demonstrating how much Chipping Campden values its VIC — not only for visitors, but for the wider community. It also confirms the petition conducted by our Ward Councillor Tom Stowe just two years ago which gained over 2,500 signatures in support of the VIC. However, we are not quite over the line The immediate challenge facing the VIC is meeting essential rent and service charges for January, February and March, totalling around £3,000. Whilst the Peelers Trust, the VIC’s landlord, has been very supportive in the past, it faces it's own financial challenges. There is a potential option of additional funding from the Town Council through the Grant process although, as it stands, there is insufficient funding in the Grant Budget. Equally importantly the existing Grant policy stipulates a number of conditions which might be challenging to fully satisfy - including a requirement for match funding from other sources. So further Council funding cannot be guaranteed. To reduce the risk of falling at the final hurdle, the VIC is now appealing for short-term donations from residents and local businesses. Donations can be made: Directly to the VIC Via a funding page on the VIC website at Campden Online (www.chippingcampdenonline.org/donate ) Why Supporting the VIC Matters? The importance and value of the VIC were clearly set out at the Town Council meeting by Cllr Spink, who stood down as Chair and Director of CEE Ltd (under which the VIC operates) to avoid any possible perceived conflict of interest. Key points included: The VIC is a registered not-for-profit community enterprise - all its revenues go to supporting its services It promotes Chipping Campden and provides essential visitor information, supporting the Cotswold visitor economy, which underpins local jobs and business income. It also provides a range of community services and directly supports local organisations such as: Rural Cinema Cidermill Theatre Open Gardens The History Society Campden Home Nursing The Music and Literature Festivals The Bulletin: Online copies Local artists and craftspeople through a valued retail outlet Even with Council support, the VIC would continue to cover over 75% of its costs through commercial activity, donations and unpaid volunteer support The VIC offers excellent value for money Nearly 20,000 in-person visits last year Some 45,000 unique visitors to Campden Online - an integral part of the VIC operation More than 330,000 online engagements - each engagement is potentially a specific enquiry about Chipping Campden: where to park, where to eat, where to stay, what to do .... No viable alternative exists that delivers the same services more effectively or more cost-efficiently The Human Side Finally, it is worth noting the extraordinary commitment shown by the VIC team: Of our three staff members, two have volunteered to work unpaid for January The third is working significantly reduced paid hours This is supported by the continued dedication of an excellent volunteer team This level of commitment speaks volumes about how much the VIC matters to the people who run it. It would be a tragedy for that commitment not to be matched by the community it serves. What Happens Next The long-term future looks positive — but the next few weeks are critical. Any support, whether through a donation, sharing the funding page, or spreading the word, could make the difference between success and setback. Thank you, once again, to everyone who has supported the VIC so far; together we can ensure the VIC can continue supporting our community. Tim Sexton - Manager Chipping Campden Visitor Information Centre
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    URGENT: We Need Your Support

    There is a significant risk that the Chipping Campden Visitor Information Centre (VIC) — and all related information services may have to close, and we urgently need your support. If you wish to support the future of the Chipping Campden VIC, please make your views known by emailing the Town Clerk: [email protected] A funding proposal will be going to Council on Tuesday 13th January, and it’s essential that the value of the VIC, including Chipping Campden Online, is fully understood, both for our community and the local visitor economy. This isn’t theoretical, the service makes a real difference to the town. In 2025 alone: • Over 20,000 people visited the VIC shop on the High Street in person for information and local services • More than 40,000 unique visitors used Chipping Campden Online to learn about the town • Together, that’s over 60,000 people served through our combined services • Over 320,000 online engagements were recorded on our website • 30,000 people discovered us purely through online search If the VIC closes, all of this will be lost which will directly impact local businesses, reducing visitor footfall and weakening visibility around the world, for everything Chipping Campden has to offer. We hope you agree that this is a service worth protecting. If you wish to show your support for the VIC, then please email your thoughts to the Town Clerk before Tuesday 13th January: [email protected] With your help, we can try and safeguard this vital visitor and community service for Chipping Campden and the local area. It’s also worth recognising just how much everyday community support the TIC provides for local people, often quietly and behind the scenes. Beyond helping visitors, the VIC supports residents with: Tickets and information for local events, Promotes local charities, Plays an important role in community activities such as Open Gardens and seasonal events, including the music festival, Dover's Games and Scuttlebrook. The VIC is often the first place people turn to for practical, trusted help: parking advice, transport timetables and travel queries, Lost and found items, Maps and guides, Local memorabilia, and up-to-date community information. While some information can be found online, it is often inaccurate and you can’t beat the personal touch, the local knowledge, reassurance and human connection that only the VIC can provide. It also offers a safe, welcoming place for anyone who may need support. All of this adds up to far more than a “tourist” service. Thank you for your support.
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    WASSAIL CANCELLATION 2026

    WASSAIL CANCELLATION As many of you will be aware, there has been a recent and very tragic event affecting some of our longstanding Wassail leaders and participants. In light of this, we have taken the decision not to proceed with the Wassail this year; we feel singing and merriment would be inappropriate. We do hope you understand this decision and that we can join together soon in the Orchard to celebrate happier times.
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    Merry Christmas

    We’d like to wish everyone in and around Chipping Campden a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for being part of our wonderful community, whether you’re a local resident, a business owner, a volunteer, or one of the many visitors who make this town so special. We hope you enjoy a peaceful, joyful Christmas filled with good food, good company, and a little seasonal magic. Here’s to a bright and exciting year ahead for our town and community.
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