Parish Council objects to David Wilson Homes application to avoid transferring the land for our new primary school
Shaw-cum-Donnington Parish Council is objecting to the developer David Wilson Homes (DWH) planning application to avoid the obligation to provide land and finance for the much needed new primary school on Love Lane.
When DWH won permission to build a large housing estate on land to the North of Love Lane in Donnington, they agreed to transfer land and money to West Berkshire Council to enable a new school to be built. The current school building is Victorian, and has only three classrooms and no school hall or playing fields. The new school was to have more classrooms, a school hall and playing fields, but this much needed community asset is now in question.
The full objection to planning application 25/02302/MDOPO can be found here.
Litter Picker Wanted!
We are recruiting a new litter picker to keep Donnington Recreation Ground clean and tidy.
Just a couple of hours a week, £12.60 per hour. More information on our website:
Please contact clerk@shawcumdonningtonparish.gov.uk
Closing date 6 October 2025
Donnington Village Fête – Bring a picnic!
Donnington
Village Fête
Sunday 22rd June 2025
12.00 Noon to 4.00pm
at Donnington Recreation Ground
Bring a picnic!
Free Bouncy Castle and children’s activities Vintage cars, garden show*, fun dog show from 2.30pm*,
South Berks Concert Band 12.20-2.10pm
Scout BBQ, WI cake stall, ice cream van and more!
Tea, coffee and squash provided free of charge
Relax and enjoy an afternoon of traditional fun with the community of Shaw-cum-Donnington!
* competition entry details will be available nearer the time
Limited car parking on Recreation Ground
(accessed from Castle Lane)
Please walk if you can
Organised by Shaw-cum-Donnington Parish Council
