Children’s lanterns at last year’s fireworks display. The 2024 Lantern Process & Fireworks Display will be on Saturday November 2nd, starting at 6.15pm at The Pheasant pub.
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Brill parish Council & community website
The Parish Council exists to serve the people of Brill civil parish.
Our aim is to work with the community to make Brill a safe, sustainable, harmonious, and productive place for residents, workers, visitors, and future generations. We resolve to do this through listening, research and careful deliberation, and with compassion and fairness.
Finding your way around this website
The Welcome page (this page) contains news and items of current interest; scroll on down!
To find out more about the community and environment of Brill, click on the drop-down menus above the picture - or use the Search box below.
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This website
Website content & images copyright Brill Parish Council, 2024. Although a reflection of the majority opinion at the time of writing, opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of individual councillors, then or now, or of future councils as a whole.
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Brill happenings
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Click to book CPR training
Click to visit Victoria’s online shop - or come and buy at Brill Christmas Market
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Parish Council Business
Read the minutes for the September meeting of Brill Parish Council. Our next meeting is Tuesday November 19th. The agenda will be published about a week before the meeting.
The Annual Governance Statement, Accounting Statements and Annual Internal Audit Report 2023/2024 are now available on this website. These documents were approved and signed at the May meeting of Brill Parish Council. Please address any concerns or questions to the Clerk in person during office hours, by email or use the ‘send a message’ link at the foot of this page.
Note that the Parish Council has a NEW PHONE NUMBER. Please amend your address book or contacts deleting the old number and adding 01844 335444
Firework Fun & Safety
A message from Bucks Council:
Over the next few months, we will see an increase in firework displays. If you are planning to have fireworks in your garden, please follow advice from Bucks Fire & Rescue.
Be considerate and let your neighbours know if you are letting off fireworks, even a few. Not everyone enjoys fireworks, and unexpected loud bangs can cause great distress to both animals and humans.
To read about the law around using fireworks, staying safe - and how to report those using fireworks in a dangerous or threatening way, visit Thames Valley Police - Fireworks
Pension Credit & Winter Fuel Payment
According to Age UK, 39% of pensioners entitled to Pension Credit (which includes several other benefits such as Winter Fuel Allowance) have not yet claimed. Maybe you can help a family member or neighbour get the help to which they are entitled?
Check eligibility (you will need National Insurance number and information about any income, savings and investments)
Apply online or call the Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234
Wait to hear from the Department of Work & Pensions; the claimant will be notified by letter
Some people are put off by the complexity of the process but help is available. Age UK offer comprehensive advice and a free advice line: 0800 678 1602 (lines open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year).
New to Brill?
Just moved? Got questions? Not sure where to start? Drop us a line using the contact form below and we’ll try and help.
beyond Brill
Click to report a scam or to find out more on the Action Fraud website
For Bucks Sake
Bucks Council is one of the first councils to use new powers of higher fines (up to £500) for littering. They’ve also introduced a quicker route to catching and punishing the culprits, using photographic evidence submitted by the public.
People are invited to upload dashcam footage and photos of littering to a new webpage. Car registration details will enable the Waste Enforcement Team to trace and prosecute culprits through the civil process, meaning it will be the vehicle owner who will be liable, whether they threw the litter or not. The reporting process will be confidential.
Stop, hang up, call 159
159 is a security scheme launched in conjunction with major UK banks. Calling 159 puts you directly in touch with your bank.
If you receive a phone call and you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details: STOP, HANG UP & CALL 159.
159 will never call you, but you can rely on 159 to get you through to your bank. Call 159 if
someone contacts you saying they’re from your bank, even if they are not suspicious
you receive a call asking you to transfer money or make a payment, even if it seems genuine
you receive a call about a financial matter and it seems suspicious
See our Community Safety page for more information on personal security.
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