A monthly newsletter following the Parish Council meeting in July
Repton Village Hall
The Parish Council has now formally received permission from the Department for Communities and Local Government for the loan to assist with the rebuilding of a new village hall. Documents regarding this application are displayed on the Parish Council website, the Village Hall website, www.reptonvillagehall.org.uk and also within the village hall. A Memorandum of Agreement will now be established between the Parish Council and Repton Village Hall Company and the tender process can then commence.
Planning Appeal Decision – Askew Lodge
The Parish Council and many local residents are concerned about the appeal judgement regarding the planning application for 13 dwellings at Askew Lodge, Milton Road, Repton. The judgement appears to be planning permission for market housing, which we believed was not in line with the SDDC Local Plan. The Parish Council has asked for a meeting with the Planning Department at South Derbyshire District Council to discuss this judgement and any future implications.
Milton Planters
The two planters are now on display in Milton, one at each end of the village and are a delight to see. Local residents have kindly agree to top up the water reservoirs themselves, which is not an easy task this summer and the Parish Council wishes to thank them for their continuing efforts.
Summer Activities
The Parish Council is pleased to announce that its summer activities have started
and the following events are still to take place:
Tuesday 7th of August 6.00 – 8.00pm Sports Mobile Tuesday 14th August 2.00 – 4.00pm Adventure Mobile Tuesday 21st August 6.00 – 8.00pm Sports Mobile
The Adventure Mobile is aimed at 5-16 year olds and will include the Laser Combat Arena and the new Inflatable Mountain Climb. There will also be Soft Archery, Rounders and Circus Skills. The Play Mobile offers a range of play and craft activities – bouncy castle, space hoppers, sack races etc. and is aimed at 5 – 12 year olds. The Sport Mobile activity contains a range of sporting equipment – football, cricket etc.and is aimed at 8 – 16 year olds and there are two evening sessions. This year it includes a Mountain Bike Challenge course, which includes ramps and balance beams, bikes will be provided but young people are encouraged to bring their own. All the activities do, however, require fine weather! Under 8’s should have a responsible adult with them at all times. We hope that these activities will provide fun and enjoyment during the school summer holidays!
Public Rights of Way
We are fortunate to have many footpaths (Public Rights of Way) within the Parish boundary. A group of three Councillors has been checking their state recently but if you have any concerns about stiles or access please inform me in the Parish Council Office. Please note we are in the process of appealing the closure of the path at the end of Meadow Lane which leads to the river Trent. Contact details are: Telephone: 01283 701309 or reptoncouncil@btinternet.co.uk
New Light – Springfield Road Footpath
The Parish Council is to apply for a Community Grant for the provision of a light at the beginning of Footpath 27, which runs from Springfield Road. Local residents are using this path more frequently and it can be extremely dark at night time. Should you wish to make any comment regarding this proposal please contact the Parish Council office – details as above.
Dog Fouling
We are still receiving complaints regarding dog fouling within the village and even within the grounds of Monsom Lane Burial Ground. Please note that no dogs are allowed within the Burial Ground and please do not allow your dog to foul any walk way within the village, without clearing up after them. South Derbyshire District Council can impose fines for dog fouling. Many thanks for your co- operation.
Howard Anthony Vincent Evans (Deceased)
The Parish Council has been attempting to contact relatives of Howard Evans who died in 1986 and is buried in Monsom Lane Burial Ground. If you know of any relatives please could you ask them to contact this office, again, contact details are above. Many thanks.
Next meeting: Monday 10th September 2018 in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton, at 7.30pm. Please note the meeting in October will be held in Milton, not the September meeting. All are welcome.
Susan Reilly, Clerk to the Council