For those who kindly completed and
return the Village Plan Questionnaire last September, results are
still being analysed. However, there will soon be initial
information available to view on our website
(www.ovinghamparishcouncil.co.uk).
Apologies for the delay in collating the information but there are
many ideas to think about.
Planning permission is required for the
proposed seat by the Bus Stop (at the Church) so unfortunately things
are moving here more slowly than hoped.
As you all know the weather has been
horrendous and our thoughts are with those who have particularly
suffered during the recent flooding in Piper Road and Dene Garth. A
letter of complaint has been sent to the Northumberland Estates (the
owner of the Playing Field) about the drainage (or lack of it), as
well as a phone call that has resulted in a site visit by one of
their officers. However, further discussions will take place with
them as well as Northumberland County Council. Many culverts were
blocked throughout the village as well as evidence of subsidence.
As is customary, there is no meeting of
the Parish Council in August and the next scheduled meeting will be
on Thursday, 20th September at 7.15 pm in the Reading
Room.
Margaret Davenport
