A monthly newsletter following the Parish Council meeting in January
New Councillors and Councillor Vacancy
The Parish Council is delighted to welcome three new Councillors to the Parish Council. Councillor Gary Steel, from Milton, returns after a break of a few years, and Councillors Mel Thomas and David Dickson, both from Repton, have also been co-opted. The Chairman, Trevor Skeith, welcomed them to our meeting and the Parish Council is now almost at full strength. An extremely good response was received regarding these vacancies and we would like to thank everyone who showed an interest in joining the Parish Council.
The Councillors can now also fill the remaining vacancy on the Parish Council by co-option. Should you wish to apply please state your full name and address and explain why you wish to serve on the Parish Council: in particular, the interests and skills you would bring to the Parish Council and how you are involved in the local area.
Full details can be found on the web site and noticeboards, or by contacting the Parish Council office. www.repton-pc.gov.uk or Telephone: 01283 701309. The closing date for applications is Monday 5th of February at 4.00pm.
Audiology Services for Repton
Following notification that the audiology service would be relocating from Burton Hospital to Hilton, we can now advise that the following services are being offered:
Specsavers in Burton on Trent and Specsavers and Scrivens in Swadlincote have been commissioned by the NHS to provide audiology services. Additionally, there is The Outside Clinic, again commissioned by the NHS, whichoffers a mobile service in people’s own homes, this would be of particular benefit to those with mobility issues. The Clinic can be contacted by telephoning:
0800 854477 (a Freephone number) or, via the web site:
www.outsideclinic.co.uk/hearingtest/
Planters for Repton and Milton
The Parish Council has agreed to fund the purchase of octagonal planters for both Repton and Milton, which should be in place by late spring. Exact locations are to finalized, however, it is anticipated that one will be located in the vicinity of Repton Cross and the other two will be located at the entrance and exit of Milton. It is hoped that these will be a welcome addition to the local area.
Mobile Library Service
The Parish Council has received an up dated timetable for the Mobile Library Service and can confirm that a four weekly service will be operating between now and the end of April. The dates for this area are:
Tuesdays: 20th February; 20th March and 17th April:
10.15am – 11.30am Askew Grove, Repton
11.35am – 1.00pm The Square, Repton
Repton Brook
We are receiving new complaints regarding rubbish being dumped in Repton Brook, in the area close to Pinfold Lane. This is dangerous as it could cause a blockage and result in local flooding. Please do not dump waste of any type in the brook and if you see a problem please inform the Environment Agency. Telephone: 0800 807060 (24 hour service)
Next meeting: Monday 12th February 2018 at 7.30pm in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton. All are welcome.
Susan Reilly, Clerk to the Council