Your Parish Council 2021-2022 – Officers & Vacancies

May 17th, 2021

At its meeting on 5th May, Langar cum Barnstone Parish Council elected Councillors Jeff Fry and Nicky Pulford to the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair respectively for the coming year.

At the same meeting, Councillors Chris Harper and Kerry Risk resigned from the Council due to pressure of other commitments. The Parish Council wishes to record its appreciation for their fine work for the parish during their time on the Council, especially to Chris for acting as Chair over this last year under very trying circumstances for the Council as well as for everyone else.

This leaves two vacancies on the Parish Council. If you feel that you have something to offer the local community as we navigate our way out of lockdown towards a more normal existence, please get in touch with our Parish Clerk, Sharon Ellis, in the first instance. Sharon’s contact details are given at the end of this email.

The current membership of the Parish Council is:

Councillor James Barlow – cllrbarlowlbpc@gmail.com

Councillor Adrian Bellamy – cllrbellamylbpc@gmail.com

Councillor John Crosby – cllrcrosbylbpc@gmail.com

Councillor Jeff Fry – cllrfrylbpc@gmail.com

Councillor Katy Morris – cllrmorrislbpc@gmail.com

Councillor Nicky Pulford – cllrpulfordlbpc@gmail.com

Councillor Trevor Simpson – cllr.simpson.lcb@btinternet.com

Sharon Ellis

07984 075016

langarbarnstoneclerk@gmail.com

 

Electoral Review of Rushcliffe Borough

May 17th, 2021

Good morning,

As you may have seen in the local media, The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has launched a public consultation inviting proposals to maintain the current pattern of electoral wards for Rushcliffe Borough Council.

This includes their recommendation that 44 councillors should continue to be elected to the Council in future instead of a previous proposal to the authority it could increase to 46 in line with the Borough’s increasing populations.

They are now inviting proposals from local councils, interested parties and members of the public until July 19, 2021 and you can have your say at https://consultation.lgbce.org.uk/have-your-say/27236 which contains links to guidance and maps of the current wards.

The Commission are also giving more information about the review and answering questions at a community online briefing on Monday May 24 at 6pm designed to inform a wider group of stakeholders about the current position and gain a better understanding of our communities’ make-up.

You can watch the live briefing and ask questions and the video will be available after the meeting.

The authority have highlighted in drawing up a pattern of electoral wards, they must balance the three statutory criteria they are required to follow:

  • Make sure that, within an authority, each councillor represents a similar number of electors
  • Create boundaries that are appropriate, and reflect community ties and identities
  • Deliver reviews informed by local needs, views and circumstances

 

Views can also be submitted by email to reviews@lgbce.org.uk or by post to:

Review Officer (Rushcliffe)

LGBCE

PO Box 133

Blyth

NE24 9FE

They plan to publish proposals for new electoral arrangements in October with further consultation planned between then and December and intend to publish final recommendations in March 2022.

 

 

Essential Repairs

April 27th, 2021

WPD will be making essential repairs to the HV cables feeding the HV Pole Transformer opposite the car park gate due to a fault on the system.

Tarmac have spoken to WPD with regards to keeping the flow of traffic maintained.

All works will be done at the field end. All access will be maintained at the field end including the parking of stationary WPD vehicles.

All excavation plant will be kept on the field side. All spoils removed will also be kept on the field side.

With the above actions followed the flow of traffic will be maintained with very little or no disruptions.

Due to the location and the Transformer belonging to WPD and having no impact on the HV feed to our site this work is completely under the control of WPD.  Therefore, if you see anything or anybody acting in an unsafe manner you must speak with WPD directly.

This work will take place near the Skate Park, so please use with caution.

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit – Edition 5. 

April 16th, 2021

Please find enclosed the link to the COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit – Edition 5.

Apologies if you have already received this.

https://mailchi.mp/d95d2d155f1b/covid-19-vaccination-toolkit-edition-5185799

We will be releasing further editions of the toolkit on a regular basis to ensure you receive the most up to date information.

Many thanks,

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG Communications and Engagement Team

 

His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh

April 9th, 2021

Please see an update below following Her Majesty The Queen announcing the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh earlier today.

At Rushcliffe Arena, flags were lowered to half-mast shortly after the announcement and will be until further notice.

Mayor and Leader’s reaction to today’s announcement

Our Mayor Cllr Sue Mallender said: “It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of HRH Prince Philip who has been a figure in all our lives for as long as many of us can remember.
“We share the Royal Family’s mourning for his loss and will be informing residents in due course how they can pay their respects to acknowledge his life and passing.”

Our Leader Cllr Simon Robinson said: “Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen, the Royal Family and everyone who knew His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at this incredibly sad time.

 “Please continue to check our website www.rushcliffe.gov.uk that will inform residents how they can pay their respects to His Royal Highness.”

 

Online Book of Condolence

An online Book of Condolence is now available for all Rushcliffe residents to sign on our website as they wish here until further notice.

Messages will appear on the same page for all to view as soon as possible.

In person Book of Condolence

An in person Book of Condolence will be available at Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7YG from Monday April 12 from 10am to 4pm each day until further notice for all Rushcliffe residents to sign as they wish.

This is in line with Rushcliffe Arena leisure centre opening as part of the Government’s COVID-19 roadmap and will be in a COVID secure area.

Parish Councils can open book of condolences as they see fit but are advised to make any in person books available in COVID secure public areas.

National Book of Condolence

An online national Book of Condolence is expected to be launched at https://royal.uk soon.

Flowers

Following advice from the Royal household and Cabinet Office there is a request for people not to gather or lay flowers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In agreement with other Nottinghamshire Councils, the Council is therefore following this advice at this stage and we will of course keep this under review.

Council meetings

It is at Parish Councils’ discretion if Council meetings should continue until the Prince’s funeral.

If they go ahead it is advised to hold a minute’s silence prior to the start of the meeting but the decision to cancel or run is of their choosing.

Further updates will follow as necessary to this brief and for any questions please respond to this email.

Charity Treasurer Vacancy

March 24th, 2021

Charity Treasurer Vacancy

A part time treasurer is required to look after the finances of our six historic local churches including St. Andrew’s in Langar and St Giles in Cropwell Bishop.

The treasurer does not have to be a churchgoer and will be given full training and handover from the current treasurer, reporting to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) for this registered charity.

To find out more, please see

https://www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/vacancies/

 

National Day of Mourning for Covid-19 Victims

March 23rd, 2021

 

A reminder that today is the National Day of Mourning for Covid-19 Victims and there will be a festival of light at 8 p.m. on the doorstep.  So have your torches, lanterns or candles ready.

Best wishes

Cllr. Tina Combellack

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Signpost – March 2021 Issue 66

March 17th, 2021

Please see attached the March 2021 edition of the Signpost

This has or will be posted to  all residents in Langar and Barnstone

Signpost March 2021 Issue no 66

Thank you once again to Heather Whittaker for all of her hard work in producing the latest Signpost.

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