News
Communication
Change of Use Planning Permission for The Old Chapel submitted.
The Parish Council has submitted a change of use planning application as part of its Old Chapel project. We are seeking to add Class F2 (community use) to the existing Class F1 (place of worship) to allow us the flexibility we need to make the project viable.
Restoration
Restored WI bench returns to The Butts
The metal WI bench at the top of The Butts has returned after being restored to as good as new. First installed in 1965 to mark the 50th anniversary of the WI, the 60 year old bench has been straightened, strengthened and given a shiny new green repaint to bring it back to life.
Restoration
Metal WI Bench off for refurbishment
The much loved green metal WI bench at the top of The Butts has been temporarily removed for refurbishment. Installed in 1965 to mark the 50th anniversary of the WI, the 60 year old bench has been showing its age. It will be straightened and strengthened before a repaint to bring it back to life.
Communication
Police Statement: Hare Coursing on the rise
The Parish Clerk had a call from our local PCSO this afternoon to make us aware of a rise in Hare Coursing recently and how to report it. If you see Hare Coursing actively taking place please phone 999 to report it. It is illegal, causes criminal damage to crops and risks farmers' livelihoods
Restoration
Spring Clean for Village Benches
It might not quite be Spring yet but the snow drops are out and the daffodils are poking through. So in the spirit of Springtime 11 benches around the village have had a good clean. Some will now need an oil or varnish but the improvement is already satisfying.
Transport
New Bollards on Dovehouse Close
After a police chase incident last year which saw a car drive through the pathway between Ryecroft Lane and Dovehouse Close, SCDC have installed some additional bollards to prevent this dangerous occurrence from being able to happen again. When the weather warms up we shall sow some grass seed.
Recreation
Skate Park back to tip top condition after maintenance visit
Our well used Skate and Scooter Park received some TLC recently to bring it back to tip top condition. This much loved addition to village facilities was installed in 2021 and needed a little love to keep it top notch. 🛹
