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

Trent and Dove have produced a walkthrough video of the Dales proposal – you can see it below:

The application may be viewed on the South Derbyshire website at https://planning.southderbyshire.gov.uk/dmapps.aspx/?ref=DMPA/2022/1625

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

Repton Parish Council has a vacancy for one councillor. Notice has been given and no requests for an election were received by South Derbyshire District Council. This now 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 10th March 2022.

The co-option will occur at the March meeting, which will be held on 14th March 2022 at 19:30 in Repton Village Hall.

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

The Governors of Sir John Port’s Charity are inviting applications
for a single project to promote education, including social and
physical training, of children or young persons resident in the
Parishes of Repton or Etwall to a maximum total value of
£1,500.

Grants may be subject to means testing.

Applications should be made in writing, addressed to the
Clerk to the Governors at clerk@repton.org.uk and received
by Monday 31 January

Repton Parish Council is undertaking a programme of installing memorial benches around the villages of Repton and Milton.

The first stage of this has seen benches installed in the two arboreta on Mount Pleasant Road, Repton and the burial ground on Monsom Lane, Repton.  The picture below shows the older of the two arboreta.

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The benches are all made from British recycled plastic, which not only is environmentally friendly but ensures that little future maintenance is needed, making them ideal as memorial benches. 

The bench and tree shown below are in the newer of the arboreta, which was recently planted with trees of different varieties, such as the paperbark maple or the pink flowering crab apple tree shown below in blossom.

The benches can be dedicated as a memorial to loved ones who may have lived or contributed in some way to the Parish.  Upon acceptance of an application, the dedicator is able to have a plaque installed on the bench commemorating it to their loved one.  

The photos below are from the burial ground, providing somewhere for people to be able reflect upon memories of their relatives and friends that may be interred there.

Details of how to apply for a memorial bench can be found on the Parish Council website www.repton-pc.gov.uk or by contacting the Parish Clerk on telephone number: 07341907137 or email: clerk@repton-pc.gov.uk

As of 7 January 2021, Action Fraud had received 57 reports from members of the public who have been sent text messages claiming to be from the NHS, offering them the opportunity to sign up for coronavirus vaccinations. The texts ask the recipient to click on a link which takes them to an online form where they are prompted to input personal and financial details. In some cases the online form has looked very similar to the real NHS website.

Pauline Smith, Head of Action Fraud, said: 
“Remember, the vaccine is only available on the NHS and is free of charge. The NHS will never ask you for details about your bank account or to pay for the vaccine. If you receive an email, text message or phone call purporting to be from the NHS and you are asked to provide financial details, this is a scam.”

How to protect yourself:

In the UK, coronavirus vaccinations will only be available via the National Health Services of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. You can be contacted by the NHS, your employer, a local GP surgery or pharmacy, to receive your vaccination. Remember, the vaccinations are free of charge and you will not be asked for a payment.

The NHS will never:

• ask for your bank account or card details
• ask for your PIN or banking passwords
• arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine
• ask for documentation to prove your identity, such as a passport or utility bills

If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up. If you are suspicious about an email you have received, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk. Suspicious text messages should be forwarded to the number 7726, which is free of charge.

If you believe you are the victim of a fraud, please report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible by calling 0300 123 2040 or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.

We have a vacancy for a new Parish Councillor to join Repton Parish Council. The official notice is below – but if you would like more details on what this would involve and how to apply, please contact our Clerk, Caroline on:

clerk@repton-pc.gov.uk / 07341 907137. Caroline is available on Mondays and Thursdays between 2pm and 5pm.

PARISH OF REPTON

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 11 January 2021 (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 not take place until 6 May 2021 due to the Coronavirus Act 2020.

In the absence of a request for an election the vacancy may be filled by co-option.

The national restrictions end on December 2nd and England will now move back into the previous tier system. Regardless of what tier you’re in shops, personal care, gyms and the wider leisure sector will re-open, but restrictions will be in place to help prevent the spread of the virus.The Government has placed Derbyshire and Derby into Tier 3 (Very High) coronavirus alert level. This means: * you must not meet socially indoors, or in most outdoor places, with anybody you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble * you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 in some other outdoor public spaces, including parks, beaches or countryside accessible to the public * hospitality settings, such as bars pubs, cafes and restaurants are closed but can operate a take-out or collection service * accommodation such as hotels, B&Bs, campsites, and guest houses must close * indoor entertainment and tourist venues must close * exercise classes and organised sport can take place outdoors but avoid higher-risk contact activity, none indoors unless it is with a household or bubble, organised sport for elite athletes, under 18s and people with disabilities can continue * you should avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays, other than where necessary. Thank you for your continued support and efforts in the fight against coronavirus. More information on the tier system and what it means can be found in the Government’s Covid-19 Winter Plan. Find out more here

Christmas bubbles It’s been a tough year and Christmas is nearly here with the promise of presents, food and a little festivity. The Government has this week announced a temporary relaxation of restrictions from the 23 – 27 December where you can form a ‘Christmas bubble’ with friends or family. This means: * You can form a ‘Christmas bubble’ made up of people from no more than three households. * Existing support bubbles count as one household towards the three-household limit. This means that if you are in a support bubble, you can collectively form a Christmas bubble with two other households.You can only be in one Christmas bubble and you cannot change your Christmas bubble * You can only meet your Christmas bubble in private homes or in your garden, places of worship, or public outdoor spaces. * You cannot meet someone in a private dwelling who is not part of your household or Christmas bubble. We all welcome the opportunity to spend time with loved ones this Christmas, but it’s important to remember coronavirus hasn’t gone away. Follow the Christmas guidelines, wash your hands regularly, wear a face covering where required and keep a safe distance from people not in your bubble. More information on making a Christmas bubble can be found on the Government’s website. Find out more here Derbyshire County Council Appointment of Independent Persons The Council is seeking to appoint three Independent Persons to assist the Governance, Ethics & Standards Committee in maintaining the high ethical standards of Councillors.  Attendance at Governance, Ethics & Standards Committee meetings, hearings and training events will be required at four attendances per year.  An allowance of £125 per meeting will be payable and necessary travel expenses will be reimbursed. Please contact Alisha Parker, Business Services Officer on Alisha.parker@derbyshire.gov.uk for an application pack.  For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Elizabeth Wild – Principal Solicitor on Elizabeth.wild@derbyshire.gov.ukThe closing date for applications is midnight on 10 December 2020.