Duffield Parish Council newsletter

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No.84 (AUGUST 2010) WORK AT THE WESTON CENTRE Following a successful bid fors106 funding, the Parish Council is now working with the Weston Centre Trustees and Management Committee to complete refurbishment works in the centre which will include a new and extended kitchen, modernized central room, and new flooring. It is hoped that the work will result in more people being able to access the centre and the increased catering capacity will enable a greater provision of service for users. It is estimated that the work, which will cost almost £30,000 will be completed by 1st September 2010. The Parish Office will be closed whilst the work is taking place. STAY SAFE BY THE WATER As the Summer holiday get into full swing, we would urge all users of Eyes Meadow and Grays Recreational ground to be aware of river safety, and resist the temptation of talking a dip in what might appear to be cooling waters. We would particularly urge young teenagers to resist the temptations of breaking into the gas pipe at Eyes Meadow which crosses the River Derwent. The River has dangerous under currents and has caught out even strong swimmers with its dense weeds. The Parish Council have asked British Gas to look at the safety of their fencing around the pipe, and action to close off the pipe has been agreed. Any problems on this issue can be reported to British Gas on 0845 605 6677. COUNCIL IN RECESS The Parish Council will be recess for the month of August. Due to office closures the Clerk will only be available by prior appointment during this time. You can however still reach the Parish Council by telephone and email. Please contact the Clerk on her mobile by calling 07836 244818 DOG CONTROL ORDER AT GRAYS RECREATIONAL GROUND Grays Recreational Ground is now the subject of a dog control order. In the past dogs were restricted from entering the play area, but were allowed to run freely on the remainder of Grays Recreational Ground. This is no longer the case. Dogs are still banned from the childrens playground which is fenced, and now must be kept on a lead whilst on the remainder of the site. As before owners should ensure that any fouling left by their animal is also cleared up and taken home. This order has been put in place to ensure children using the site can play safely and without interference. If you live in the area and wish to exercise your dog this can still be done in the adjacent field. Dog wardens will be visiting the site to ensure that the new restrictions are being adhered to. NEW GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE Following extensive clearance works at the Cemetery by the Community Payback Team to create a new Garden of Remembrance, final works to make the whole area accessible have been given the go ahead by the Parish Council. This work will include the removal a number of self set trees which currently overhang the boundary onto Hazelwood Road. There is concern about the safety of these trees over the longer term and their removal will allow the Parish Council to plant indigenous trees suitable for the site. It will also benefit residents by increasing light to that area of the road and opening up the view of the valley beyond. Work to complete this final phase of the project is expected to start mid August. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm unless otherwise stated. Agenda for the meetings will be placed in the notice board at the Weston Centre together with other Parish Items five days prior to the meeting. All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members’ attention at the beginning of the meeting. Details on how you can do this are included in the document library on the website. The next scheduled meetings are: Tuesday September 21st 7.00pm Parish Council Tuesday September 28th 7.00pm Cemetery Committee Please note Sub Committee meeting dates are subject to change. Please contact the Clerk at least one week in advance of the meeting for confirmation of the date. CONTACT INFORMATION County Councillor for Duffield: Mr. Stuart Bradford County Hall: 01629 580000 Home Phone 01773 550828 Email - click here Mr. Chris Stuart Borough Councillor for Duffield: Mr. Chris Short Home Phone 01332 843781 Email - click here Parish Councillors for Duffield You can contact your Parish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Centre, Tamworth Street, Duffield, DE56 4ER Tel: 01332 842740 Derbyshire County Council: 08456 058 058 Amber Valley Borough Council: 01773 570222 Dog Warden: 01773 841335 Police non emergency: 0845 123 3333 The Clerk is available every Monday and Wednesday morning at the Weston Centre between 10am and 12am. No appointment necessary. (Closed for Bank Holiday). PLEASE USE THE BACK ENTRANCE OF THE CENTRE TO ACCESS THE PARISH OFFICE You can Contact the Clerk, Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740 Mon-Wed during office hours or in an emergency on 07836 244 818. You can also contact the Parish Council via email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

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