Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Vacancy for a Councillor

Please be advised that that there is a vacancy for a councillor -


Friday, 8 January 2016

Bridge Latest January 2015

See the latest on Ovingham Bridge by clicking on the link on the Home Page.

Thursday, 10 December 2015

Bridge Latest

Latest news from the County Council is that the bridge won't be re-opened to traffic before Christmas. We'll keep you posted but we don't have any further news at the moment.

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

Parish News - October 2015

Two new notice boards have been erected in the village. One is by the entrance to the playing fields (Windsor Crescent) and the other on Bewick Lane, opposite the entrance to North Meadows. I am sure they will be well used as there is usually so much going on in the village.
Although results have been obtained following the recent speed monitoring, the Parish Council have asked that a further one be carried out after the bridge has re-opened and then the data will be analysed.
A fence has been place by the stepping stones and work will be carried out to refurbish/repair the millennium bench which has been damaged.

The next Parish Council meeting is on 15th October at 7.15pm.

Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council

Saturday, 12 September 2015

Parish News - August 2015

The recent vacancy on the Parish Council has been filled by Ian Campbell who will be officially co-opted at the September meeting. Ian has lived in the village for many years and I am sure, is well known to many of you. Thanks also go to the other resident who expressed interest – unfortunately on this occasion he was not successful, but it is good to see people come forward.
Speed monitoring should have taken place this month in the village although it may be some time before the results have been passed on.
Arrangements are in hand for new notice boards (which may well be in place by the time you read this).
September also sees the Parish Council looking at options to include on the Local transport Plan for 2016-2017. In the past, this has included a path from Ovington as well as improving the road.

The next Parish Council meeting is on 17th September at 7.15pm.



Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Parish News - July 2015

The Parish Council is looking to employ a “handy person” on a casual basis. This will be for general tidying up around the village – sweeping, weeding etc. Please contact the Clerk or any Councillor for further information.
In preparation for the Ice and Fire Flower Festival this month, planters will be placed near The Hill, the Reading Room and Church entrance.
Some interest has been received for the Parish Councillor vacancy. This will be discussed at the next meeting and hopefully, someone will be co-opted shortly.
The Home Group Housing have been contacted regarding recent graffiti on the tarmac and ground maintenance in the Bewick Lane area and following a site visit with residents and Councillor Jordon, action will be taken.


The next meeting will be on 16th July at 7.15pm in the Reading Room. There will be no meeting in August.



Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council

Monday, 22 June 2015

Parish News - June 2015

Cllr Jordon was re-elected Chair of the Parish Council at the May meeting and Ian Heslop, Vice Chair. A vacancy has arisen on the Parish Council as a result of the resignation of Christine Hewitt due to other commitments. Although she had not been a Councillor for very long, her input has been very much appreciated. Please contact the Clerk, or any of the other (7) Councillors if you would like to know more about what is involved in the role of a Parish Councillor.
By now, you will be aware that the bridge will not re-open until the end of October at the earliest.
Quotes are still being sought for notice boards. Speed monitoring by the Police has been requested although no further details has been received yet. Following a meeting at the lay by on the Wylam Road, proposals have been agreed to place large boulders at the back of the entrance to discourage fly tipping. Damaged kerbstones have been reported and the blocked drains on the Wylam Road.
The next Parish Council meeting is on 16th July at 7.15pm.



Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council