Town Council Newsletter February 2014

Town Council Meeting – Thursday 27th February, 7pm in the Westwoods Centre.
Please look at the Town Council noticeboard in the Market Place for full details of the Council’s meetings. All members of the Public are very welcome.

Drainage across Northleach
The recent flood mitigation work in Northleach comprised of several strategies. The work on the system included repairing large sections of the culvert and clearing debris from the trash screen so water could flow more freely. In addition the two soak-aways created at either end of Town have had a positive impact. However there are still issues with particular drains blocking on a regular basis and this can cause them to overflow and cause flooding.
The Town Council are asking if all residents can be aware of this and to clear excess leaves and debris away from the drains. If you are unable to do this please let us know so we can help. If you believe you are at risk of flooding please ensure that you are prepared and have sandbags or the equivalent to hand. The Town Council has some supplies of filled and empty sandbags as well as flood sacks which inflate on contact with water. These are suitable for those residents unable to carry heavy weights and are available in the case of emergencies. Please contact us using the details below if you would like advice.

Police Messages
Recent police messages have included warnings about scams where people call impersonating banks or computer companies. Police advice is to hang up on any cold caller, no matter where they say they are from and then report it. No legitimate company will ever call you unexpectedly and ask for information. You can all the police on 101 for non-emergencies and calls cost 15p each. Alternatively visit the Constabulary website at www.gloucestershire.police.uk.

Plastics Recycling
Please note that the recycling point at the Westwoods Centre, no longer contains a bin for plastics. If you wish to recycle these items please use the white sacks provided last year. We have some spare ones at the Westwoods Centre or you can order these plus other recycling containers from Cotswold District Council at www.cotswold.gov.uk or by calling 01285 623000.

Thank you!
The Town Council would like to extend their thanks to every resident who is able to help maintain the areas outside their properties. Every little bit helps and the additional weed killing, litter picking, grass cutting and tree pruning that goes on across the whole Parish is appreciated.

Cat Crompton, Town Clerk

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Newsletter for the Parish Magazine, January 2013

Administration Assistant
The Town Council has a vacancy for an Administration Assistant to support the Clerk and the Council on a part time basis. It’s a really interesting role and covers a range of duties including admin tasks, Cemetery records, playground checks and projects.  Contact the clerk for more details.

Food Bank
Donations for the North Cotswold Food Bank continue to be made at the Westwoods where there is a space in the foyer for suitable foods to be left. These donations are taken on a regular basis to the Food Bank. Please only leave non–perishable foods in cans and packets as they are unable to accept cakes, breads, fruits or vegetables.

Mobile Library
The new public sector mobile library service will make its first visit to Northleach on 2nd January. The vehicle has been refurbished and modernised and for the first time it now includes a satellite and computer for internet access. Customers will be able to use the virtual library services as well as access the internet as they would in a static library. It will visit on a regular four-week cycle and the length of each stop has been increased to give customers more time to make use of the PC, browse the book shelves or to find out information from other public sector services.

The service will stop in Northleach Market Place, 1.45 – 4.15pm on the following days: 2nd and 30th January; 27th February; 27th March; 24th April; 22nd May and 19th June.

Question of the Month? Where can I see details of Northleach’s Housing Development strategy? There is a display including a map in the Foyer at the Westwoods. Please note that nothing has been finalised yet and this display is to help communicate Cotswold District Council’s core strategy and suggested areas for development within Northleach.

Next Meeting:
Thursday 24th January 2013 – Town Council Meeting, followed by KGV Meeting
Tuesday 15th January 2013 – Finance Committee Meeting
Both meetings start at 7pm in the Westwoods Centre
All members of the public are welcome.

Contact: Cat Crompton, Town Clerk, The Westwoods Centre, Bassett Road, Northleach, Gloucestershire,  GL54 3QJ     Tel:  01451 861499  www.northleach.gov.uk

Northleach Town Council Newsletter – June 2012

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QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE
A community photograph to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee will take place on the afternoon of the Charter Fair on Saturday 30th June in the Market Place at 2pm. Local photographers, Dean from Fat Beagle Photography and Heather from Chadwick Photography will organise the group photo. Everyone is welcome. Why not dress in red, white and blue or make a statement in a 1950’s outfit? Details on how to order photographs, including those of the Jubilee Northleach in Bloom floral displays will follow.

TOWN COUNCILLOR VACANCY
Following Cllr Patrick Sanders move to Cheltenham, the Town Council are looking for a new Town Councillor. If you are interested in applying or would like to know more about this rewarding and interesting role please contact us. The closing date for applications is Monday 16th July. Tel: 01451 861499

NORTHLEACH WITH EASTINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
Information about the Town Council including meetings and contact details are available on our notice board in the Market Place. Further information about Northleach Town Council can be found here…

QUESTION OF THE MONTH?
We are asked lots of questions about our community. This month we have had many enquiries about grass and hedge cutting. In Northleach we have a main grass cutting contractor and in addition Highways, Cotswold District Council, Bromford Housing, local businesses and residents are responsible for other areas. The result is that the spaces are not all cut on the same day or by the same people. If you have any queries about grass or hedge cutting, please contact us for clarification.