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Road Closure - Windsor Crescent

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14

As Amended by Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991

Temporary Road Closure - U8267 Windsor Crescent, Ovingham

For your information the County Council intends making an Order under the above Act to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the U8267 Windsor Crescent, Ovingham in the County of Northumberland.

The Temporary Order is to be effective from the 09th of December 2013 until the 03rd of January 2014.

It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 09th of December 2013 until the 10th of December 2013 between 08:00 and 17:00 hours each day.

The alternative route for vehicular traffic will be via Piper Road.

The closure has been requested by Northumberland County Council in order to resurface the carriageway.

Kind Regards

Andrew Douglas

TTRO Officer (Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders)

Parish News - November 2013

Still no further news regarding a new Councillor to replace Kevin Piper. This can take time but I am sure someone will be appointed soon.
       At the October meeting, Ken Rusby gave an updated account regarding the application recently submitted by SCA which, due to its location, affects Ovingham. The Parish Council are grateful for his help on this topic as well as that of Bob Klotz and Neville Gray. Councillor Phil Holden has become our representative on the SCA Forum.
      As reported in the November magazine, grass cutting next year will be undertaken by a private contractor. The Councillors’ had received 3 quotes and made their decision in October.
Highways department have been asked to place road markings in the village such as “SLOW” to help combat speeding. Other proposals are double yellow lines by Model Cottage/Tynedale Gardens entrance as visibility is poor when exiting from here due to the number of parked cars.
      As a result of a request from Green Ovingham, Councillor Jordon had been in touch with Adam Keen, Recycling Officer at NCC, regarding proposals for a bottle bank. Although such a facility can be mobile, a lack of possible sites continues to be a problem.  
      It is hoped that a quarterly Newsletter will be up and running soon. The Parish Council have agreed to cover the estimated costs of the first issue and trust that it will be a successful venture and well supported by the Village.
    There is no meeting planned for December and on behalf of Ovingham Parish Council, may I pass on the compliments of the season to you all.
     Margaret Davenport
     Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council

The Youth Bus is coming

Youngsters will be interested to know that the Youth Service bus is is coming to the playing field on Thursday 31st October. The West Northumberland Youth Service is hoping to set up a series of visits with activities which are attractive to a range of our young people.
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Parish Council Vacancy

NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY

Notice is hereby given that by reason of the resignation of KEVIN PIPER a vacancy has occurred among the members of the Parish Council. Any person willing to fill this vacancy should apply to the Clerk in writing on or before the 7^th November 2013. The applicant's name must appear on the current register of the Voters List or the applicant should during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date have resided in the parish. The applicant must not be debarred from standing as a Councillor.

PUBLIC elections cannot be held until the year 2017 but for the interim period the present sitting Councillors may co-opt to fill the vacancy.

Please apply, in no more than 250 words, why you wish to become a Parish Councillor.

Clerk: Mrs M. Davenport
Address: Jubilee Cottage, Ovington, Northumberland, NE42 6DH

Date: 23^rd October 2013

Parish News - October 2013

Kevin Piper has resigned as Parish Councillor due to business commitments. Although there are procedures to follow, hopefully by the time you read this, the Parish Council will have its full complement again.
Grass cutting continues to be monitored. The Councillors are keeping an eye on the service and following up concerns. Consideration is being given to using private contractors for land owned by the Parish Council but currently cut by the County Council.
As previously mentioned, repairs have been carried out in front of the shop and this has been much appreciated. However, there are still concerns about parking on double yellow lines and/or the pavement and the Civilian Traffic Enforcement Officers have been asked to visit.
Essential repairs are being carried out to some play equipment on the Playing Fields

You may have noticed some of our Councillors out and about recently. They are surveying the village for potholes, weeds, signs etc. and have each been given their own “patch” to monitor. They plan to do this twice a year although any problems in the interim can and will be reported.

Cllr Richardson is to be our representative on a working Transport Group which includes other local Parish and Town Councils.
Notice has been given of a “Northumberland Music Festival” taking place between 8^th November and the 24^th at Doxford Hall, Guyzance Hall and Eshott Hall. For more information please ring 01668 283100 or visit www.nmfestival.com.


Our next meeting is on Thursday, 21^st November at 7.15pm in the Blackett Room. There is no meeting planned for December.


Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council

Vacancy on the Parish Council

A vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Cllr Kevin Piper. If you are interested in putting yourself forward please follow the information in the official notification below. This form can also be found on the parish council notice boards and at the Reading Room.

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