New Parish Council Chairman meets the Diseworth Scarecrows

At the recent Diseworth Open Gardens and Scarecrow Festival, newly-elected Chairman, Tom Wilkins, was determined to meet as many Diseworth residents as possible

Long Whatton and Diseworth Parish Council's new Chairman was elected at the June meeting. Councillor Tom Wilkins represents Long Whatton Ward on the Council.
In an amicable contest in which Cllr. Andrew Cawdell was also nominated, Tom received the crucial extra vote.
The position of Vice-Chairman has not been filled in recent years but everyone thought that, as the Council becomes busier, it would be helpful to have a Vice-Chairman and Andrew Cawdell was appointed.
FOOTNOTE: We intend to publish a more formal picture of Chairman Tom as soon as possible, wearing his official Chain of Office!
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New Parish Councillor co-opted ...
making a husband and wife team

At the meeting on 2nd July, the Council co-opted Mrs. Linda Downs to the seat vacated in May by Martin Hening. Linda joins her husband Mick on the Council. There were no expressions of interest or nominations from Diseworth.
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# The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on THURSDAY 6th AUGUST at 7.30pm at Diseworth Village Hall. Meanwhile there will be a meeting of the Planning Group if required at 7.30pm on 16th July at Long Whatton Methodist Hall
Notices with full details will be available, here and on Notice Boards in the villages from about the Friday before.
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PLANNING DECISIONS AWAITED ... The two big applications ... the GOLF COURSES AND HOTEL at Woodland Farm, Hallamford Road, Long Whatton and the AIRPORT RUNWAY EXTENSION ... outcomes are still awaited.

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GETTING IN TOUCH ...

The Council's contact details are:
Douglas Maas, Parish Clerk
Long Whatton & Diseworth Parish Council
86 Forest Road, Markfield, Leicestershire LE67 9UN
Telephone: O1530 242534
email: longwhatdisepc@hotmail.com
website: longwhattondiseworth.org.uk

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CHAIRMAN's ANNUAL REPORT for 2008/09 - see Parish Council News
2001 CENSUS INFORMATION - see Council Information
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VILLAGES ON COURSE TO THE FUTURE
Diseworth and Long Whatton people's wishes for the future of their villages are set in their PARISH PLAN, launched in 2008 after a big two year effort. Many requirements identified are already under way. The full summary of the Plan is available: CLICK HERE ...

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At JULY's MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL

To fill the vacancy for a Councillor two nominations were considered. In a ballot, Mrs. Linda Downs was co-opted to the Council. She was present, welcomed and took her seat for the meeting.
PC Jason Underwood and PCSO Peri Richardson discussed with the Council the implementation of a ‘No Cold Calling Zone’ to cover both villages. The instances of distraction burglaries were now considerable and therefore it would be in everyones’s interest to participate in this scheme. Help was offered by Councillors in setting this up as it would involve the delivery of information packs to every household and calling upon a number of them to provide verification that the scheme is supported. Ultimately, signs would be displayed to identify the area as a ‘No Cold Calling Zone’.
In Chairman’s Time, Cllr. Tom Wilkins described his and Vice-Chairman Andrew Cawdell’s visit to a most enjoyable Diseworth Open Gardens and Scarecrow Festival. He presented a Certificate of Attendance at a Playground Safety Course to Cllr. Simon Adcock.
It was confirmed that a joint meeting of those interested in the provision of allotments with Councillors had been arranged for 3rd August. It was intended that this would deal with the practical arrangements necessary to move the proposal forward in a practical way. Further details are available from the Clerk.
‘Diseworth Dialogue’ had made a request for financial support and this was agreed. Long Whatton History Society had also asked for financial support towards the cost of their ‘Long Whatton Maternity Hospital Reunion’ planned for September. It was agreed that some support would be possible and further information about the costs of individual elements of the event would be requested.
It was agreed that the new arrangements for the routine inspection and maintenance of the three play areas were proving a success. Arrangements for specific attention to algae growth and maintenance of the safety surfacing were to made.
Further information about the proposal for a new bus shelter at Long Whatton had been obtained. It would be necessary to consider this in next year’s budget considerations. This would also apply to the cost of a footpath to the Millennium Meadow and it was agreed that the invitation from the Highway Manager for a meeting to consider this should be accepted in order to establish what was possible.
Rumours had been circulating about a possible reduction in the bus service but enquiries made at the County Council Public Transport section had shown these to be unfounded. There remained some concern however and the situation would be watched.

Douglas Maas, Parish Clerk

NB: The responses of the Council to consultations about planning issues can always be seen in the minutes (at www.longwhattondiseworth.org.uk).