Clerk

Parking in Repton is a perpetual problem – there are simply not enough spaces in the right places for

all the residents, guests and visitors. It seems worse at certain times of the day and on certain days

of the week.

Repton Parish Council, together with the responsible bodies, is embarking on an awareness campaign that could, in due course, lead to enforcement action. Please do not cause an obstruction when you park in Repton.

Paragraph 242 of the Highway Code says “You MUST NOT leave your vehicle or trailer in a dangerous position or where it causes any unnecessary obstruction of the road.” Please do not park so close to residents’ driveways that they cannot see to exit – respect the white lines! Please do not park opposite residents’ and farm driveways such that their vehicles cannot enter or exit easily – this is a particular problem on Well Lane and Brook End.  Pavement parking causes an obstruction to pedestrians and poses particular difficulties for blind and partially-sighted people, wheelchair and mobility scooter users and those with pushchairs and prams.

Paragraph 244 of the Highway Code says “You MUST NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement … unless signs permit it.” There are no signs in Repton permitting pavement parking. This is a

particular problem in parts of Repton where pedestrians are sometimes forced onto the road.

With all your help we can at least improve the parking for all of us, with no more than a little thought for our neighbours!

Parish of Repton
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 13 October, 2023 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an
election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by
TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the
vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 15 December, 2023.
Dated 25 September, 2023
Ardip Sandhu
Returning Officer
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0AH

As you may be aware, the Parish Council are exploring various options to improve the facilities at the Mitre Field. To make sure this is a real success we need to know what you think – and so we have a very short survey that you can fill in by clicking here – it takes less than 5 minutes to complete, and would help us greatly.

Would you or someone you know, like to be involved in representing the Repton Parish?  Repton Parish Council has a casual vacancy for one councillor, due to only 10 out of the 11 seats being filled by an uncontested Election this year.   This means that the vacancy can be filled by co-opting a councillor.

Before applying for the role please ensure you have read the Councillor Description and Expectations and the Code of Conduct. These can be found here on our website, or contact the Clerk.

Application forms need to be submitted to the Clerk no later than 9th May 2023.

The co-option will occur at the May meeting, which will be held on 11th May 2023 at 19:30 in Milton Village Hall.

Any queries please contact our Clerk, Caroline, on 07341 907137 or clerk@repton-pc.gov.uk

To celebrate the coronation on Saturday 7th May, there is a picnic event a the Mitre Field with music from Boss & Co. Everyone welcome!

Please find a list of all persons standing for the posts of Parish Councillor for Repton Parish Council in the 4th May 2023 elections

Repton Parish Council have recognised, through surveys and parish feedback, that there is a lack of facilities for all age groups in the village and especially for those younger members of our community.

We conducted a survey in 2019 which contained a section for suggestions from the community and many suggestions related to bikes/bmx/skateboards etc.

With this in mind the Parish Council have agreed to pursue the provision of providing a Multi-wheeled track on the Mitre Field, Repton, which is in Trust for the children of the village.

This project is favoured as it accommodates young people from the ages of 2–16 of all abilities and even wheelchairs, therefore fully inclusive. It is suitable for roller skates, scooters, boards, bikes, etc.

However, in order for this sympathetically landscaped track to come to fruition, the Council intends to apply to various funding sources eg. Sport England etc, but must prove there is a ‘need’ for such a structure. Also we want to be aware of any concerns people may have about such a proposal although it is planned to create this at the furthest point from nearby properties and these tracks do not usually generate much sound or nuisance. It will be similar, but slightly shorter, than the Pump Track at Findern, which has not generated any negative social issues.

In view of the above we would appreciate your support or comments by:
a) attending a short Parish Meeting at 7pm on Monday 14th March, 2022 in Repton Village Hall, or
b) by email to clerk@repton-pc.gov.uk