Latest News
The Keyworker Scarecrow Competition
This weekend is the Keyworker Scarecrow Competition, with 22 entries for you to view and judge (socially distancing, of course).
Follow the link to see the images and map around the parish.
Posted: Sat, 13 Jun 2020 09:00 by Mark Hunter
Two new Councillors co-opted
At the June meeting, two new Councillors, Neil Chambers from Chelveston and Clinton Hill from Chelston Rise, were co-opted onto the Council. They will serve alongside their fellow Councillors until the next ordinary elections in May 2021.
Posted: Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:36 by Mark Hunter
Notice of two Parish Council vacancies 2020
Notice of two vacancies on the Parish Council to be filled by co-option. Details of eligibility and how to apply in the attached document.
Posted: Tue, 26 May 2020 13:12 by Mark Hunter
New Chair of the Parish Council elected
At the Annual Meeting held on 11th May 2020, Cllr Andrew Seaman was elected as the Chair of the Parish Council for the year 2020-21.
The new Vice-chair will be elected at the June meeting.
Posted: Thu, 14 May 2020 19:21 by Mark Hunter
First virtual Parish Council meeting
A 125 years (and a few months) since the Parish Council was created, and we have held our first ever virtual meeting, using the Zoom hosting platform. The Councillors and public used laptops, tablets and telephones to participate in the Annual Meeting, as we could not meet as usual in Village Hall due to the Covid-19 Lockdown restrictions.
As it was our first virtual meeting, we reduced the agenda down,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 12 May 2020 19:30 by Mark Hunter
VE Day 75 Years
A very low key VE Day 75 years celebrations than had originally been planned before the Covid-19 outbreak. Limited to bunting and observing of the 2 minutes silence. The Tribute to the Fallen was read by Rev Michelle Dalliston and the Exhortation by Cllr Jenny Harwood. All observing social distancing.
Posted: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:10 by Mark Hunter
Parish Councillor vacancy - James Pentelow
The next ordinary elections should have been in 2019. However, due to the planned abolition of the County, District and Borough Councils to make two new Unitary Councils, the elections were postponed and the Councillors were asked to serve another year. With the Covid-19 outbreak, the ordinary elections have been postponed again, meaning the Councillors have been asked to serve a 6 year term. Understandably,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:45 by Mark Hunter
Parish Councillor vacancy - Ray Daniells
The next ordinary elections should have been in 2019. However, due to the planned abolition of the County, District and Borough Councils to make two new Unitary Councils, the elections were postponed and the Councillors were asked to serve another year. With the Covid-19 outbreak, the ordinary elections have been postponed again, meaning the Councillors have been asked to serve a 6 year term. Understandably,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:30 by Mark Hunter
Easter holiday bin collections - Tuesday as normal
Please note that the waste & food bins will be collected as normal on Tuesday 14 April 2020.
Please share this news with your neighbours.
Posted: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 18:24 by Mark Hunter
NCC launches support line for requests for help
The County Council has launched a helpline for ANYONE in the county needing help. The Community Resilience Service will co-ordinate requests for help in conjunction with the district and borough councils, mapping those requests by area and linking them up with local community groups, volunteers and voluntary organisations who have pledged their support. The number is 0300 126 1000 (option 5) and individuals... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:52 by Mark Hunter
