BISHAMPTON AND THROCKMORTON PARISH COUNCIL
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS: FEBRUARY 2007
Roadworks
Severn Trent representatives attended the January parish council
meeting to talk about the roadworks which have closed the village and will
continue in two phases into April while the aged and collapsing sewer system
is replaced. The first phase will see the road closed from the bottom of Abberton
Road to the shop and phase two will see the road closed from the shop to the
pumping station by Moat Farm Lane. The works will move in sections through
the village, taking up the full width of road, and temporary pipes will mean
no homes need to be cut off from the sewers as they go. There is a site office
stationed at the Abberton Road end of the works which is manned during working
hours.
Christmas Lights
For
those who didn’t know, the new Christmas lights which appeared in
the village were provided thanks to E-On, Central Networks, which kindly provided
the parish council with a grant for £2,500. This was spent on the Christmas
tree in the village centre, lights for the Villages Hall and lights on the
Throckmorton Parish Room.
Dog Fouling in Bishampton
From
the number of complaints and the gathering evidence on the pavements, it
is very apparent that some dog owners are totally undeterred by the prospect
of a £1000 fine. The Parish Council has
tried through various means to make dog owners aware of the problem and,
through Wychavon and the assistance of some parishioners, provided dog bins
and collection bags.
However, since the problem
is persisting, the Parish Council will now adopt the policy of reporting the
known offenders to Wychavon Environmental Services with the recommendation
that they should proceed with a prosecution if there is satisfactory evidence.
The
Parish Council would also encourage parishioners to report offenders with as
much supporting evidence as possible (witnesses, photographs etc.) to Environmental
Services at Wychavon District Council 01386 565015 or, in the event of
a significant mess which needs clearing, they should report it to Client Services
at Wychavon District Council 01386 565018.
Bishampton Junior Play Area
Plans
are on display in the shop for the Junior Play Area. Members of the play
area committee are currently gathering funds for the project. Anyone who
would like to help or can contribute, can contact the clerk as below.
Bus Times
Some
bus timetables changed at the start of January and more are set to change
in February. To find out more, call 01905 765765 for a timetable or see www.worcestershire.gov.uk/bustimetables
Spatial Strategy
The
unexciting name 'Regional Spatial Strategy' hides a plan whereby the West
Midlands Regional Assembly is looking at building about 20,000 new homes
in Wychavon – about the size of another Evesham.
Councillors have been attending workshops to learn more about the plans and
are preparing a response. To find out more, see the Strategic Planning section
at the Worcestershire County Council website. www.worcestershire.whub.org.uk
Allotment
A parishioner
has enquired about allotments, but unfortunately all the church land and
village charity land has been given up for growing and let out as paddock.
If anyone has a garden they need tending or some land they can provide for
a keen gardener, please contact the clerk, as below.
Elections
Elections
are taking place on May 3rd for Wychavon District Council as well as the
Parish Council. See notice boards for information if you would like to stand
as a councillor, or contact the clerk for more details.
Fly Tipping
Fly
tippers are being targeted by Wychavon District Council. Phone 01386 565656
to report offenders, who face a penalty of up to £50,000 fine or a jail
sentence. Wychavon points out that householders are responsible for their waste
if it’s found tipped illegally, whether they have done it themselves
or employed cowboy workmen.
Meet Councillors
Meet
county councillors, hear about council/policing/planning developments in
the Pershore area and let them know your views at the Pershore Area Forum
taking place on March 1st at Pershore Civic Centre, 7pm.
The next parish council meeting is scheduled for March 5th at 7.30pm at the Village Hall, Bishampton. It will begin with an open forum session when people are welcome to raise issues for consideration by the council. Alternatively, contact the Parish Clerk Carolyn Morris on 01386 554058 (fimor@aol.com).