October 2009

October report from Wymeswold Parish Council 

School safety signs The new 20 mph signs near the school have been delayed as the county council are looking at a different design from the standard to be used in conservation areas.

Salt bins The two salt bins (one on Wysall Lane and one at the bottom of Burton Lane ) should be installed by the beginning of November. The bins will be paid for by Parish Council but the County Council will be responsible for installation and filling.

Post box The new larger post box to replace the one outside the old Post Office is finally in place near the bus stop on The Stockwell.

Airfield noise CBC has been in discussions with Everyman following recent comments on noise levels. Everyman have made some modifications since the beginning of the year, and the monitoring equipment has shown that they are now working within the limits set by the conditions of the planning permission. They have again confirmed that should anyone wish to visit to observe what measures have been put in place they are happy to arrange a meeting and they are also happy for residents to contact them directly should they have any concerns on the day the activities are taking place so that any action necessary can be taken immediately.

HGVs in Wymeswold The Parish Council is aware of the problems of HGVs using weight restricted routes within the village. The council met with LCC Highways and the police and established that, providing the HGVs are accessing a site within the weight-restricted areas (such as Wymeswold Industrial Park ), they are legally entitled to use the restricted routes. This has led to problems in the village, particularly on Clay Street and Church Street . The Parish Council is to meet again with the LCC Highways to look at HGV signage within the village.

Should parishioners witness an HGV using a restricted street in the village as a ‘short cut’ (ie not loading or delivering within the area) then this is a police matter. Vehicle registration details, together with the company name, time and date should be forwarded to weight.restricted@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk, or reported on 0116 222 2222.

Rural housing survey This survey (details of which were in the September issue of the Link) will be distributed at the end of October. It is intended to discover the number of families in the village which have either young or old members who have had to move from the village because of the high cost of properties, or have been unable to move here to be close to family. Results will be independently analysed and if there is sufficient need the next step will be to look at possible sites for housing which could be made available for rent or part purchase.

Washdyke update A variety of equipment has now been ordered for the Washdyke and should be in place by the end of the year. The Association is looking for new volunteers to be involved in this project. The AGM will be held in November with the date advertised in advance and anyone interested is invited to attend and get involved.

September 2009

September report from Wymeswold Parish Council

Police report PC Gilbertson explained there have been a number of incidents of damage to property. Anyone seeing such incidents should report them on 0116 222 2222, including details of any relevant vehicle registration numbers.

Outstanding work on Wysall Lane Work on this, including the ponds and arrangements for new play equipment, has begun.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service consultation Comments have been requested on the Integrated Risk Management Plan, which includes a proposal to discontinue the retained fire appliance at Loughborough, with funds used for improving the service at Melton Mowbray. There is concern that this would reduce the cover available to the village, as the supplementary services from Shepshed and Melton were a considerable distance away and these comments will be sent to the Fire Authority.

Telephone kiosk – potential adoption A letter has been received from BT indicating their intention to decommission the kiosk, and offering it for adoption by the Parish Council. As this is a listed structure this would require a considerable commitment on behalf of the Parish Council and it is unclear what its future would be otherwise. The clerk has sought clarification on the options available.

Church clock A routine inspection of the bells has revealed that work is required on the bell which chimes the quarter hours. This had been disabled and the damaged part removed and sent for repair. It is hoped the clock will be back in action by the end of September.

Washdyke update Some play equipment will be ordered following the receipt of the grant from CBC. It has been agreed to arrange for the hedge at the bottom of the Washdyke to be cut back to aid visibility on Hoton Road .

Airfield noise The noise from the airfield appears to have increased, and also to be continuing into the evening. The clerk has contacted CBC who are investigating possible breaches in operating conditions.

Willows on Brook Street A meeting had been held with staff from LCC regarding the willows on Brook Street . Extensive work on these will be done in the Autumn to reduce the height and spread.

July 2009

Report of the July meeting of Wymeswold Parish Council

Outstanding work on Wysall Lane This had been discussed at a meeting of representative from Charnwood Borough Council and Wimpey and a list of outstanding work had been drawn up. Some of this will need to be done later in the year due to growing conditions. The Borough Council cannot take over the maintenance of these areas until the work has been completed.

Proposed rural housing survey Following a presentation given by Jonathan Turner, Development and Enabling Officer from Charnwood Borough Council, and Richard Windley, Leicestershire and Rutland Rural Housing Enabler, on affordable rural housing the Parish Council has agreed to a housing needs survey to be conducted in the village later in the year.

Church yard update The work on the church yard has been completed and the three replacement trees will be planted in the autumn.

Washdyke update Strimming has been completed around the trees, a new entrance has been created, and the gate will be installed over the summer. The “Washstock” music event attracted over 400 villagers, and had been enjoyed by those attending. Joan Hubbard as vice chair of the Parish Council thanked Nick Shaw for all his hard work in ensuring the day was a success.

June 2009

Report of the meeting of Wymeswold Parish Council held on 1st June 2009

Speeding traffic in the village The police have recently monitored traffic speeds in the village, and will continue to do so. Traffic coming into the village along Wysall Lane and Burton Lane is a particular problem as the 30mph signs are close to the junctions. These are areas where there are likely to be a number of pedestrians either walking to the school and village amenities, or using the Scout Hut and sports field. The Parish Council will contact Highways again highlighting concerns.

Outstanding work on Wysall Lane Charnwood Borough Council staff are meeting representatives from Wimpeys to discuss outstanding issues which include the children’s play area, work on both ponds, planting and maintenance.

Proposed rural housing survey The last housing needs survey was done in 2004, and is valid for 5 years. It is proposed to conduct another survey which would look at the local demand for affordable housing in the village and the Leicestershire and Rutland Housing Enabler will attend the July meeting to provide further information.

Cemetery and churchyard update Work on the church yard trees will be done during June. Professional advice on the mole activity in the cemetery has been obtained and confirmation received that the rural location of the cemetery makes this problem inevitable. It has been agreed to monitor the situation, to see if levels of activity throughout the cemetery become unacceptable.

Washdyke update All the benches and picnic tables have been installed. New goal posts have been delivered, and will be installed later in the summer. The result of the application to CBC for money for play equipment should be known by the end of the month.

Mowing around the Memorial Hall There have been some problems with mowing around the Memorial Hall, but following a meeting with the contractors it is hoped that this problem has been resolved.

May 2009

Report of the meeting of Wymeswold Parish Council held on 11th May 2009.

Salt bins Final locations for these on Burton Lane and Wysall Lane have been decided and sent to LCC Highways for approval. Installation will then be arranged.

Wysall Lane A response from Wimpeys is still awaited by Charnwood Borough Council on the outstanding work on the landscaping, fencing and ponds.

Relocation of Post Box The post box outside the old Post Office will be replaced by one which can accommodate larger letters. The proposed location is by the bus stop on The Stockwell, and assuming this is acceptable to the authorities it should be installed in next three months.

Tenders for churchyard improvements Agreement has been received from the church authorities so the work can go ahead.

Washdyke update Two benches have been installed and the next projects are the installation of a finger post, and gate from Burton Lane. The gate on Hoton Road has been repaired and more pruning is scheduled. Another combined maintenance session and litter pick is planned for the summer.

April 2009

Report of the meeting of Wymeswold Parish Council held on 6th April 2009

Village websites Richard Thomas provided the background to the Wymeswold village website www.wymeswold.com which supplemented http://wymeswold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ the Parish Council’s website andhttp://www.leicestershirevillages.com/wymeswold/ provided by the County Council. It is hoped to develop this site to include pages for village clubs and societies and there is potential to include bulletin boards and surveys.

Police report It seems that a number of incidents of antisocial behaviour in the village are going unreported. Anyone witnessing such occurrences should report them to the police via 0116 222 2222 with as much information as possible including any car registration numbers An incident number should be requested

Clay Street A meeting has been held with LCC Highways and some work will be done to improve drainage which is contributing to a deterioration of the road surface.

Lorries using village roads A survey of heavy traffic in both Burton and Wymeswold will be done in the coming months.. Lorries using village roads persistently (and not for local deliveries) should be reported to the police viaWeight.restricted@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk , or to the Parish Clerk with relevant details of ownership, registration details and times to enable her to pass this info rmation to the police via this email.

Prestwold Estates premises application licence This application has been granted. Conditions include a requirement that Parish Councils should be provided with details of timescales and dates of events and a telephone number to be used in case of disturbance. No amplified sound should be played after 11pm.

A6006/Wysall Lane junction update Parish Councillors are concerned about the safety of pedestrians in this area and have raised the issue with LCC Highways. A pedestrian survey will be carries out in early summer in this area.

Wysall Lane Staff from Charnwood Borough Council have been in contact with Wimpeys to obtain a timetable for the implementation of the landscape works at this site. The damage to the timber fence near Mill Hill Leys has also been reported, and urgent repairs requested.

Washdyke update Benches and picnic have been delivered and a plan has been drawn up for where they would be sited.

Annual Parish meeting The next meeting on Monday 11th May will include the Annual Parish Meeting which will include a review of the past year, and provide an opportunity for parishioners to meet their Parish Councillors and discuss any issues. The meeting starts at 7pm and all parishioners are welcome to attend.

March 2009

Report of the meeting of Wymeswold Parish Council held on 2nd March 2009

School 20 mph signs Although it was agreed that additional signage is not welcomed in a conservation area, it was agreed that revised signs with grey backgrounds, rather than yellow are acceptable in the interests of safety for children attending the village school. The Parish Council has agreed to support this proposal.

Mantle Croft junction improvement Work to improve the visibility of the junction has been completed by Davidsons, which should help pedestrians crossing the road here.

Request for salt bin on Burton Lane Following the recent accident when a vehicle skidded at the bottom of Burton Lane into the Brook a request has been received for a salt bin near this junction, and it has been agreed that the Parish Council will fund this.

Washdyke update Some picnic benches and tables will shortly be ordered for the Washdyke. These have been kindly purchased by the Wymeswold Garden Walkabout Committee, and also by Wymeswold Parochial Charities in memory of Phyllis and Terry Hubbard and to mark the work of villagers who had served as feoffees of the Charities.

February 2009

Report of the meeting of Wymeswold Parish Council held on 2nd February 2009

Damage to Queen’s Park Conservation style kerbing has been installed at the top of Queen’s Park by the developers, Davidsons, who have paid for this work. This is the style of kerbing approved for conservation areas in Charnwood. The bottom two corners will not be kerbed, but all three areas will be resoiled and reseeded in the Spring.

Churchyard improvement project A scheme to improve the church yard has been drawn up with advice from tree experts from Charnwood Borough Council. The proposals involve: the removal of the 12 lime stools and the grinding out of the bases to prevent further growth; the planting of two Acer campestre Queen Elizabeth on the east side of the edge of church yard to frame the stained glass window; the removal and replacement of the sorbus (with an acer) to the left of the lych gate which is a poor specimen; the removal of elder bushes; and the removal of basal shoots, ivy and where possible the guards from the bases of the trees. No work will be done until there have been full consultations with the church authorities, but the Parish Council has agreed to request tenders for this work, while accepting that it might have to be staggered across two financial years depending on cost.

Wymeswold Conservation Appraisal A presentation from Charnwood’s Built Heritage section has recently been held which was attended by many parishioners and comments are invited. The Parish Council supports any possible measures to safeguard Tudor Thatch on East Road .

Request for salt/grit bin on Mill Hill Leys/Wysall Lane The recent bad weather has highlighted the problems in this area. The Parish Council has agreed to fund a bin in this location, and also asked if Wysall Lane can be added to the county salting routes.

Washdyke update The new parking area adjacent to the Scout Hut entrance are nearing completion and the new pedestrian entrance off Burton Lane is being arranged.

Mantle Croft Brook Street junction The realignment of this junction has caused visibility problems for pedestrians. Davidsons the developers have agreed to adjust the entrance to this road and also move the fencing panels back slightly to improve the sight lines.

January 2009

Report of the Parish Council meeting held on 5th January 2009

Damage to Queen’s Park In the light of further damage to the park at the bottom of the Stockwell, David sons (the developer building near the area) installed temporary no parking signs around the edge of the park. They have also agreed to pay for the kerbing at the top of the triangle, as well as the reinstatement of the soil and reseeding the damaged areas.

Prestwold Hall licence application An information gathering meeting with representatives from the Prestwold Estate and all the parish councils in the area will be held in January. The hearing for the premises licence is scheduled for February.

20 mph school zone signs The Council had concerns over the nature of the proposed signs in the conservation area and after communicating these concerns to LCC Highways, the authority has agreed to review the scheme with a further consultation later in the year.

Crossing on Far Street / East Road The junction of Wysall Lane and East Road is difficult to cross at peak periods, and this is becoming a greater problem as more families move into the new Wimpey estate. The Parish Council agreed to ask County Highways for a review of the criteria regarding pedestrian crossings in case there was a possibility of having one in this area.

Annual precept The Council agreed the budget for the coming financial year and set the annual precept at £18,700. Amounts have been budgeted to carry out further repairs & maintenance on the cemetery, tree work on the churchyard, and a level of support for the Memorial Hall to maintain the children’s play area.

Washdyke update A litter pick and strimming session was held in early December and one pruning session has also occurred which will be repeated to complete this work. A £900 grant had been received from the Duck Race Committee towards activity equipment. Work on the parking area (a requirement of the planning approval) is due to start mid January.

• Parish Council Reports 2010
• Parish Council Reports 2009
• Parish Council Reports 2008
• Parish Council Reports 2007
• Parish Council Reports 2006

Police Report

PC Richard Melody reported that there were two offences in Wymeswold during December. Between the 12th and 20th of December a large amount of lead was stolen from the roof of a property on East Road and on the 29th of December tools were stolen from outbuildings on Narrow Lane.

The County and Borough Councillors Reports

Gritting During the extreme weather conditions experienced in December a considerable amount of gritting work was done in the county to keep our roads clear. County Cllr R Shepherd asked for the Parish Council’s views on this matter and the effectiveness or otherwise of gritting in Wymeswold.  This led to the inclusion of Wysall Lane as a higher priority (P3) on the gritting routes. This means that in icy conditions the P1 and P2 routes (which include the A6006, The Stockwell and Hoton Road) will be treated first, followed by the P3 routes including Burton Lane , London Lane and Wysall Lane.

Wymeswold Airfield Borough Councillor Jenny Bokor reported on the Wymeswold Airfield Noise Petition. The report to Cabinet on the 16th of December by Environmental Health did not establish a statutory noise nuisance albeit they only measured from the end of September to the end of October. However they will continue to monitor the noise levels into next year when activity increases again. They are also actively seeking solutions with Everyman Racing and Prestwold Hall to mitigate the noise especially as their latest application to extend the bund at Burton was refused at the Plans Committee on 9th of December.

Refuse Collection Cllr Bokor reported that the collection of refuse in the Wolds villages during the holidays was done efficiently and on time compared with serious problems in other parts of the country.

Grit Bins

Last year the Parish Council provided two new grit bins: one at the bottom of Burton Lane and the other on Wysall Lane. The filling of the bins is the responsibility of the County Council, but during the extreme weather in December some parishioners took grit from both these bins for their own personal use. As a result there was often insufficient grit for both Burton Lane and Wysall Lane, resulting in an increased danger to both road users and pedestrians at these areas. The Parish Council asks parishioners to provide their own grit supplies, and not to steal grit from the bins which is designated for highway safety.

Annual Precept and Budget 2011/2012

The Parish Council set an annual precept of £18,700 which represents no increase and the same precept as the previous two years. The budget includes amounts for renovation work on the Cemetery, plus ongoing support for the Washdyke project and Wymeswold Memorial Hall.

Renovations to the Pound and The Cemetery

The Parish Council are pleased to report that the renovation work to The Pound is due to start in mid-February and the first phase of the renovation on the cemetery work is due to start in March.

Washdyke Update

The Washdyke Committee have been very busy putting all the nameplates on the trees in the orchard and these have now all been completed. The nameplates include the type of tree, the type of fruit and the name of the sponsor. Also a decision is to be made soon on the three new pieces of equipment for the trim trail with plans to install them before April.

Police Report

There were 6 offences in Wymeswold during the month of January. On 01/01/2011 – Clay street, a vehicle cover was stolen, on 11/01/2011, Church Street, theft from motor vehicle the window was smashed and property stolen. On 11/01/2011 – Far Street there was an attempted burglary, a window was forced/damaged, on 17/01/2011 – Hoton Road a bicycle was stolen, on 22/01/2011 – Brook Street a wheelie bin was stolen and on 27/01/2011 – Far Street, criminal damage was caused to building roof.

Police Report

There were 6 offences in Wymeswold during the month of January. On 01/01/2011 – Clay street, a vehicle cover was stolen, on 11/01/2011, Church Street, theft from motor vehicle the window was smashed and property stolen. On 11/01/2011 – Far Street there was an attempted burglary, a window was forced/damaged, on 17/01/2011 – Hoton Road a bicycle was stolen, on 22/01/2011 – Brook Street a wheelie bin was stolen and on 27/01/2011 – Far Street, criminal damage was caused to building roof.

PC Melody also reported he has reviewed the issues raised relating to the anti social behavior that is occurring in the upper car park of the Memorial Hall and in order to deal with these issues the area is now on the priority beat. He urged people to report any anti-social behaviour straight away by calling 0116 222 2222 quotiong his PC no. 2864.

Local Elections – 5th May 2011

You may already be aware that the local elections are due to take place on the 5 th of May 2011. As a councillor you can be a voice for your community and help achieve a real change to the village. The Parish Council is always working towards improving the community and are responsible for a range of services which include, to mention just a few, the cemetery and burials, play areas such as The Washdyke, footpaths and bridleways, mowing and street lighting.The Parish Council relies on people that are prepared to put themselves forward to make a difference to how the community is run and developed. If you feel that this is an area that you would be interested please do not hesitate to contact the parish clerk, using the contact details below, for further information.

Police Report

There were two offences in February in Wymeswold. On the 15/02/11 there was a case of deception theft where a door-to-door sales person deceived a resident to part with some money. Also, on the 22/02/11 agricultural equipment was stolen from Rempstone Road. The police would like residents of Wymeswold to be on their guard and to be wary of the door-to-door callers who come to the village. If you feel threatened in any way please do not hesitate to close the door and call the police on 0116 222 2222 quoting PC Melody’s no. 2864.

Local Elections – 5th May 2011

The local elections are approaching us quickly and nomination packs are now available from the parish clerk. The deadline for nominations is midday on the 4th of April, so if you are interested in becoming a councillor please do not hesitate to contact me for a nomination pack. As a councillor you can be a voice for your community and help achieve a real change to the village. The Parish Council is always working towards improving the community and is responsible for a range of services which include, to mention just a few, the cemetery and burials, play areas such as The Washdyke, footpaths and bridleways, mowing and street lighting. If you would like any more information on the Parish Council you can visit the website at www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org or contact me using the details below.

The Pound and Cemetery

The renovation work to the Pound and cemetery is due to take place at the end of March. The Wymeswold Garden Walkabout Committee has very kindly donated a bench to be installed in The Pound once the work has been completed. The Committee is also sponsoring an info rmation plaque which will outline the history of The Pound.

The Washdyke

Now that the weather is starting to improve we can also look forward to the installation of the two new pieces of equipment for the Trim Trail on the Washdyke, and plans for the Sundial are underway. The Washdyke committee is run by volunteers and they are currently compiling a list of people who may be able to help when larger jobs need doing such as tree planting, pruning or general maintenance of the area. If you feel that this is something you would be interested in doing please let me know and I will pass on your details.

Police Report

In March there were four crimes committed in Wymeswold. On 7/03/11 a battery was stolen overnight on Brook Street, on 12/3/11 a caravan was stolen on Wysall Lane, on 21/3/11 copper wire was stolen from Rempstone Road and on 28/3/11 items were stolen from storage on Narrow Lane. PC Geeson also reported that the problem area near the Memorial Hall is still on their priority beat. He again urged parishioners to be wary of distraction burglaries.

Local Elections – 5th May 2011

Final nominations list for the Parish Councillors will have now been published on the notice board and on the parish website. On the same day the election for your Borough Councillor will also be taking place so please do use your vote on the 5th of May. The Memorial Hall will be open for voting from 7am to 10pm. If you would like any more information on the Parish Council you can visit the website at www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org or contact me using the details below.

Airfield Liaison Meeting

A meeting of the Wymeswold Airfield Liaison Committee took place at the end of March. The committee are positively working together to reduce the noise levels especially with research into to quietening the exhaust pipes on the super cars. After planning permission was denied for the extension of the bund on the Burton on the Wolds side of the airfield Everyman Racing is now looking towards other measures to reduce the noise levels. These include the reduction of noise from the car exhausts and the erection of a straw bale noise barrier at the Wymeswold side of the racetrack. There are also a number of non-motorised sports taking place on the airfield including triathlons, dance festivals and biking.

The Washdyke

Thank you to all the people that have volunteered so far to help with the larger projects for the Washdyke. If you would like to help please let me know and I will pass on your details on to the Washdyke committee. This summer a wild flower meadow is being encouraged to grow between the trees so the grass will be left to grow to allow these flowers to establish. It will then be cut at the end of the season so hopefully we can look forward a lovely wild flower meadow this summer.

Local Elections – 5th May 2011

The list of the Parish Councillors elected on 5th May has now been published on the notice board. We would like to welcome back Cllrs Nick Shaw, Ken Barratt, Joan Hubbard and Shaun Bokor. We also welcome our new councillors Cllrs Adrian Cooke, Jo Ling and Sarah Sturmey and we look forward to working with them over the next few years. This does mean that three of our previous councillors are not returning and the council would like to extend its thanks to Cllrs Derrick Rumsby, Ken Holloway and Ron Jenkins for all of their hard work over the past four years. Borough Councillor Jenny Bokor was also re elected and we look forward to continuing the partnership that we have developed.

Annual Meeting of the Parish Council

The annual meeting of the Parish Council took place on the 16th of May. The annual report was submitted and is available to read on the parish notice board. One of the main purposes of this meeting is to elect a chair person for the coming year and we are pleased to report that Cllr Nick Shaw was re elected as the chairman.

Reports from the County and Borough Councillors

After reports and complaints about the road condition and traffic speeding along Far Street the Parish Council has been working very hard alongside Borough Councillor J Bokor and County Councillor R Shepherd to improve the condition of the road and traffic situation.

Arrangements have been made to collect data on the speed of vehicles and traffic volumes on the A6006. A site meeting is due to take place with County Council Highways regarding pedestrian movements at the busy Wysall Lane junction and the suggestion of a pedestrian crossing is being persued. CC Shepherd is also interested in promoting a Community Speedwatch and will look into this.

Cemetery

Following the recent work to renew the cemetery brickwork and re-paint the railings, work will commence soon to clean and re-gravel the internal cemetery paths.

The Pound

We are happy to report that the renovation of the Pound has now been completed and the new bench, kindly donated by the Garden Walkabout Committee, has now been installed. There are plans to erect sign explaining the history of the Pound, which has been restored in memory of Miranda Noble.

Police report

PC Melody is happy to report that he has received no further complaints relating to vehicle anti-social behaviour at the parking to the rear of the Memorial Hall. On Saturday 14th May he conducted a police beat surgery in conjunction with Cllr Richard Shepherd at the Methodist Chapel. The following relevant issues were discussed – HGV use of restricted roads, speeding vehicles through the village, the dangerous road condition on Far Street, and the collapsed man hole. There was one crime reported in the village on 22/5/11 – theft of mobile phone on Wymeswold airfield. There were 4 crimes reported from the Glastonbudget festival – 18 x theft, 1 x assault,   2 x Criminal damage and 1 x possession of class A drugs.

Reports from the County and Borough Councillors

County Cllr R Shepherd confirmed that there will a meeting on Friday 10th of June to discuss the vehicle count on Far Street. Previous records show that 1 in 10 vehicles are travelling over the speed limit.CC Shepherd also reported on the launch of ‘The Big Society’ details of which can be found at www.leics.gov.uk/bigsociety.

Borough Councillor Jenny Bokor reported that there have been some complaints regarding the renovation of the top car park at the rear of the Memorial Hall. A meeting has been arranged with a planning officer to inspect the site to ensure that the work complies with planning regulations.

Election of representatives on committees

The Parish Council has representatives on the following committees and at the meeting of the Parish Council on Monday the 6th of June, the following councillors were elected to represent the committees:

•  Wymeswold Airfield Liaison Group – Cllr Cooke & Cllr Shaw
•  Washdyke Association – Lesley Blount has agreed to report from the Washdyke Committee
•  Memorial Hall Committee – Cllr Barratt
•  Area Forum – Cllr Ling
•  Joint Parish Council – Cllr Shaw

Police Report

There were three crimes committed in Wymeswold in June. On the night of 6/7th June on Woodlands Close a motor vehicle was broken into and the vehicle’s window was smashed. Between the 5/6th June a mobile phone was stolen from a tent on East Road and on the 14th June a man indecently exposed himself on Wysall Lane to a female runner.

Reports from the County and Borough Councillors

County Cllr R Shepherd reported on the developments of a faster broadband service in the village: Leicestershire County Council is currently working to improve broadband connectivity across Leicestershire. To deliver the Government’s vision that the UK has the best broadband connectivity in Europe by 2015, a fund of £530m has been made available to county authorities and Local Enterprise Partnerships. A proportion of this fund will be unlocked on submission of an agreed Local Broadband Plan. For more info rmation please contact Matthew Kempson (matthew.kempson@leics.gov.uk).

Joint Parish Council Meeting

On the 14th of June a Joint Parish Councils Meeting was held between the parishes of Burton on the Wolds, Cotes and Prestwold, Hoton, Rempstone, Seagrave, and Wymeswold. Richard Bennett from Leicestershire County Council presented an overview of the Localism Bill. The Government’s objective is to shift power from the centre to the local community. The essential action points to achieve this objective are to lift the burden of bureaucracy which will empower communities to do things their way. The bill will also increase local control of public finance and diversify the supply of public services. The government plans to put this bill into practice in April 2012 but there may be delays.

Proposed HGV limits in the Keyworth and Plumtree area

A letter has been received from Scott Wilson Ltd representing Nottinghamshire County Council outlining a proposal to introduce an environmental weight restriction to the area bounded by the A46, A60, A606, A6006 and Flawforth Lane . This area includes Wysall Lane which would mean that heavy goods vehicles would be prohibited from using the route unless delivering goods. The Council agreed to support this proposal and is awaiting the outcome.

The Washdyke

The second phase of the improvements to the BMX track has been completed and Cllr Shaw is happy to report that it is now been used more frequently. Research is been undertaken into replacing the existing fence between the Scout Hut and the Washdyke and plans for the Sundial Project are ongoing.