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has recently been refurbished thereby
ensuring continued enjoyment by future
generations. I would particularly like to
thank Cllrs Emery, Short, Bonos and Cole
for their contributions in these areas and
their work with the many clubs and groups
who use these spaces. I would also like to
thank Malcolm (our caretaker) and Alma
(our cleaner) for taking such good care of
our facilities.
One of our largest and most technically
challenging projects, the long-desired
school bus shelters, would not have been As new Councillors take up the mantle
delivered without the huge amount of work there is a lot to look forward to:
undertaken by Cllr Cundell. It very nearly
beat us, but we did get there in the end! The plans for the new pavilion have been
Cllr Pratt has worked diligently to counter submitted. This will be the largest ever
funding cuts impacting the maintenance project undertaken by the village. Once
of our Public Rights of Way and, new approved, fundraising will need to start
signage has recently been located on one in earnest (our Clerk is already identifying
route that has long caused confusion. Cllr potential funding streams) and, we have
Pratt also looked after all the Parish trees just been told that work on the phone
and oversaw the completion of our first mast is scheduled to start in March with
tree health and risk assessment. This completion in May.
resulted in a 3-year plan to remove dead or I would like to give special thanks to the
dangerous trees/tree limbs and will create many volunteers who give up their own
space for new wildlife-friendly plantings. time (and sometimes money) to provide
experiences, opportunities, information
and support to villagers. Your efforts make
Our oldest piece of play equipment Manea the lovely village it is.
(the rocking horse) has recently On a personal note, it has been a privilege
been refurbished to Chair the Parish Council these last four
years. I am very grateful for the support
given to me by all Councillors, Vice Chair Cllr
Behind the scenes, Councillors have Coupland and our Parish Clerk Mr Melton. I
supported residents impacted by wish all the best to the new Council.
floodings, delivered vital medication and
food during lockdown, cleared drains and Lisa Eves
ditches, mended damage (accidental and Chair
deliberate), painted, weeded…well the list
goes on. May 2019 - May 2023

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