Friday, 8 March 2013

Parish News - March 2013

Unfortunately due to circumstances, by the end of the Parish Council meeting in February, there were only 3 Councillors left and as this did not make up a quorum, part of the agenda had to be put over to the March meeting! Not satisfactory, I know but most of the items were discussed fully up to this point.

This included the possibility of looking at laying tarmac in an area behind the Church for better parking and options for monitoring the parking by the Village shop.

The Parish Council own an area on Tentergarth, which is rented out as allotment gardens. However, one of the tenants reported a landslide involving a tree, it looks like the cost of removing this, and subsequent remedial work could be quite substantial. Safety of course, is the Parish Council’s paramount concern so this will be looked at very carefully.

Cllr Holden has placed some bus timetables by the bus stops in the village and he hopes these are more user friendly for commuters.

The April meeting should be held on the 18th at 7.15 in the Reading Room and the May meeting, which includes the Annual Parish Meeting, on 16th May. This latter date will be the first meeting after the local elections on 2nd May.

Margaret Davenport
Clerk

Saturday, 2 March 2013

May Elections

NCC have just sent us a leaflet with information which might be of interest to anyone thinking of becoming a local councillor.

Click on the images below to see them full size.



Monday, 11 February 2013

England's Great Litter Count

Keep Britain Tidy are looking for help with their project entitled 'England's Great Litter Count'.
Volunteers and groups are invited to survey the types and brands of litter in their area and KBT will collate and publish the results nationally.
You can find out more and register your interest by following this link:

http://www.keepbritaintidy.org/KeyIssues/Litter/England'sGreatLitterCount/Default.aspx

Parish News - February 2013

PC Cross, Community officer, attended the January meeting and spoke about a new speed device unit, which is now available in the local area. He advised he had already received positive feedback from this but it needed time to get the message across to drivers. PC Cross was also hoping to re-educate cyclists when using the bridge over the Tyne and would be liaising with the likes of Sustrans and local schools.

As well as refurbishing/repairing windows at the Pavilion, work is due to start on upgrading the BMX track soon. Grants have been received in part for the BMX track and the Parish Council is only pledging a relatively small amount towards the cost.
Apologies for the incorrect date for the February meeting which will have been held on 14th February and not the 21st as previously stated. I do hope no-one turned up on the 21st!.
Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Pilates & Fitness Training.

Details below of Pilates and Fitness Training in the village. Get fit! Sign up!

Class times are as follow:
Tuesday: 9.30 - 10.30am Pilates @ Old School in Ovingham (term time only)
Wednesday: 8.15 - 9.15pm Pilates @ Old School in Ovingham
Friday: 9.30 - 10.30am Pilates Plus @ Old School in Ovingham (term time only)
Sunday: 9.45 - 10.45am HIT (high intensity training) @ Old School in Ovingham
For more information, class bookings, Personal Training contact Diane - 07830292542 or visit www.ssfitnesspt.co.uk


Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Looking for a home to rent?

We've just been sent this information from the County Council. Please pass it on to anyone who you think may be interested.

If you are looking to rent a home within the Northumberland area, Northumberland Homefinder offers available council, social rented, private rented and shared ownership homes to prospective tenants’ giving a choice in where they want to live and the type of house they would like to live in.

Click on this link for more details.

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Parish News - January 2013

Although the Parish Council did not have a meeting in December (and I am writing this before their January meeting), the Councillors met to discus the recent planning application which has been submitted by Northumberland Estates. This is for a development of 20 houses, including affordable housing, on a site to the north of Piper Road. They agreed to object to the application and a letter has been sent to the Planning Department at Northumberland County Council. We will have to await the outcome but it may be some time before we hear anything further.
May 2nd this year is the date for local elections. This includes County Council as well as Parish Council. The Reading Room has already been booked!
Moles have again appeared on the playing field and a mole catcher was duly summoned. Hopefully, this has cured the problem. The windows at the Pavilion should be replaced soon.
The February meeting is on the 21st at 7.15pm and that of March will also be the 21st. As ever, these are held in the Reading Room.

Margaret Davenport
Clerk to Ovingham Parish Council