2021 News
Right to Inspect Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR)
1st July 2021
Notice of Public Right to Inspect Parish Council Accounts Click for PDF
23rd June 2021
Extraordinary Parish Council Meeting
The Chairman of the Parish Council has called an extraordinary meeting of the Parish Council. There are 2 important decisions that are required and remote meetings cannot make lawful decisions. Therefore, a short face to face meeting has been called. The summons, including the items to be discussed, can be found here
15th April 2021
The outcome of the forthcoming election can be found here. Due to the number of applicants the election will be uncontested
24th March 2021
The window for nominations for the Parish Council elections is now open and closes at 4pm on 8th April. Details are here
The Police and Crime Commissioner elections are also to take place. Details are here
8th March 2021
The Parish Council elections take place on Thursday 6th May. All existing Councillors are able to stand again and residents are also entitled to stand. Please consider representing your village. If you wish to consider standing please contact the Clerk who will provide you with a candidate pack. All enquiries will be very welcome.
8th March 2021
The Parish Assembly met on 1st March 2021. Minutes can be found here Included was what the Parish Council had done in 2020/21. The report was:
In an extremely difficult period, with a new Chairman and new Clerk, the Council has been active and effective. When face to face meetings were prohibited, all Council members embraced technology and have taken part in effective remote meetings. All Government guidelines have been adhered to.
The Parish Council have delivered the following:
- Over 90% attendance at monthly Parish Council meetings, with all apologies accepted
- Funding of the Christmas trees around the village
- Provision of toilets on the Square
- Parking bays on the Square have been repainted
- A further disabled parking space has been added to the Square
- Litter bins continue to be emptied
- The Jubilee seat has been replaced
- Planters around the village have been maintained and a large planter has been added to the Square
- The fitting of new streetlights around the Square has been arranged
- The fitting of CCTV has been arranged
- Improved road safety around the Square, on Market Day, has been provided
- The speeding sign on Main Street has been upgraded to ensure greater effectiveness
- Parish Councillors have continued to listen to village residents and taken many concerns to higher authorities
- The Parish Council works well with the local District and County Councillors and continues to welcome their input
- The market has operated during a difficult time and the number of traders has increased, though more would be welcomed
- Donations have been made to The Salvation Army, The Royal British Legion and The Milnthorpe Food Bank