Click on the link above to view the public consultation with regard to Loughborough Walk In centre moving to the Hospital site and other changes.

Sunday 2nd November couldn’t have been more different than the first Sunday in November 2007 when we basked in sunshine. Despite the grey skies, saturated ground and prolonged drizzle 5 volunteers tacked a number of jobs in the plantation with great enthusiasm. It was noted that many of the trees and hedgerow shrubs that were planted last winter are thriving and it was pleasing to see the level in the ponds has risen.

We are hoping conditions will be better on 19th November when we have some student volunteers coming from Loughborough University to help with seasonal maintenance. If this session is successful they may be able to offer help on several Wednesday afternoons throughout the winter months.

A grant received from 02 should enable more work to be carried out on the paths to improve their accessibility and this will take place later in November.
In August the plantation committee was given a small award from Loughborough Voluntary Services to reward its volunteers. With this in mind and hoping that we will receive 100 hedging whips from Leicestershire County Council’s Tree Warden scheme plus further encouragement from BBC Breathing Places project we intend to make the volunteer day on 7th December a village event. See below

Do One Thing – Plant a tree
Sunday 7th December 2008

An opportunity for adults and children to have some fun together helping to Do One Thing for nature in the community woodland in Burton on the Wolds.

Last year we received a grant from BBC Breathing Places Project. This year the BBC is encouraging partner groups to run a ‘Do One Thing’ event to bring people closer to nature on their doorstep. Our tree planting day, following National Tree Week is the ideal time for such an event. In addition to planting some trees there will be an activity for children and a competition

If you wish to take part come to the Plantation, next to the Playing Field on Towles Field, on Sunday 7th December between either 10 am and 12 noon or 1.30 and 3.30 pm. If you can bring your own spade it would be helpful but not essential. You will have the opportunity to plant a tree and explore the woodland, enter the competition and have a look at the new pavilion extension.

Refreshments in the form of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, and as a seasonal touch, sherry and mince pies will be provided free to all volunteers and Friends of Burton Plantation who want to join the fun and see what is happening.

For more information phone Catherine Thomson 01509 881529

Friends of Burton Plantation

The ’Friends’ scheme gives people the opportunity to support Burton’s community woodland. Not everyone is able to take part in the volunteer days but many wish to see the woodland managed in a sustainable way that preserves the natural habitat whilst providing a valuable local amenity. To become a Friend of Burton Plantation, requires a minimum donation of £5 per household. Last years donations were used to fund next boxes and bat boxes. As a Friend of the Plantation you will receive a free pack of plantation notelets and be welcomed to any of our volunteer days and special events such as the Do One Thing Day.
Existing Friends note that subscriptions are due for renewal this month.

To find out more phone Derek Brewis 01509 880142.

The Plantation management committee meetings are open to the public. They are held in the village hall in the winter months. Notice of the meetings will be posted on the village boards. For more information contact the chairman Margaret Pickford 01509 881264

The Parish Council meeting all took place on Tuesday 4th November. A summary of the main points are detailed below.

Cllr Alan Carr has been investigating replacement Owl sculptures and has spoken to two chainsaw artists who are interested in producing a replacement. The Parish Council has resolved to finance the project up to £1500, grant funding will also be looked at.

Artwork for The Orchards estate is being reviewed. Lucy Kinsella has visited the site and the Parish Council have been shown pictures of possible sculptures, Cllr Edmonds is looking into grant funding for this project.

The Village Hall has been partly decorated and has had some new double glazed windows. They are applying to the community fund for a new carpet for the reading room. The Christmas fair will be held on Saturday 29th November.

The Plantation volunteer days are on the first Sunday of the month, if you wish to lend a hand please just turn up morning or afternoon, all help appreciated, tools and gloves are supplied.

The Pavilion extension is nearing completion. Various clubs are helping, with the football club decorating.

Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.

Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo.

Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 2nd December 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639 (during office hours please)
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

The Parish Council meeting all took place on Tuesday 7th October. A summary of the main points are detailed below.

Cllr John Elliott has resigned from the Parish Council. A big thank you to John for all his hard work over the years. John continues to chair the community fund.

The Parish Council would like to ask for any ideas regarding a new piece of artwork / sculpture for the Orchards estate. There is some monies from the developer to be spent on art in this area. Please contact the clerk with any suggestions.

The Owl is now deemed past repair. The Parish Council would like any ideas on replacement. Please contact the clerk with your views.

Charnwood Borough Council will be shortly announcing there preferred sites for development across the region. This could effect the Wolds villages, with a new development of up to 5000 new homes being built. Roadshows are being held around Charnwood. For more details see http://www.charnwood.gov.uk:80/pages/charnwood_2026_core_strategy_consultation_events_2008
This will also be discussed at the Joint Wolds Parish Councils meeting held in Burton village hall on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30pm. Please ensure that your views are logged with either Charnwood Borough Council, your local Parish Council and /or Cllr Jenny Bokor.

The hedge at Burton cemetery has been removed by persons unknown. If you have any information as to who has cut down this hedge, and why, please contact either the clerk, any Parish Councillor or any member of the Parochial Church Council. This historic hedge is owned by the Parochial Church Council and part maintained by the Parish Council. Neither of which has agreed to any work being carried out of this nature.

Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.

Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo. Please contact the clerk if you have anything you would like to see on the website.

Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 4th November 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639 (during office hours please)
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

More and more people are making use of their Community Forum to try and improve local services and raise issues of local concern.
- Residents in Birstall were unhappy that the swimming pool in Longslade Community College was no longer going to be open to the public outside school hours. Discussion at the local Area Forum meeting resulted in the College working directly with local users to find ways the pool can remain open.
- Following the Government’s shortlisting of ‘Pennbury’ as a potential Eco-town, the ‘Have your Say’ meetings in Kibworth and Tugby were the first opportunity for residents in the surrounding area to find out how the District and County Council were planning to respond to this challenge.
- At the Blaby South Community Forum residents and Parish Councillors from Sapcote, Sharnford, Stoney Stanton and surrounding villages expressed their concerns about the volume and speed of Heavy Goods Vehicles travelling through their villages. In response officers promised to look into a range of measures to reduce the impact of traffic and improve road safety in the short term, while explaining how they were looking to provide longer-term solutions.

Community Forums give you the opportunity to discuss local issues with your local Parish, District and County Councillors and representatives from the Police and the Health Service. There are 27 Community Forums across they county. To find out more about forum meetings in your local area, please visit www.leicestershireforums.org

Contact: Derk van der Wardt, 0116 3057581

The Parish Council meeting all took place on Tuesday 9th September. A summary of the main points are detailed below.

The RCC Best Village Competition awards were presented on Tuesday 2nd September. Burton on the Wolds received the runner up award in the “people” category. Well done to all those involved, and thank you for your efforts.

The Parish Council would like to gauge opinion on the new swings at the play area at The Orchards estate. Please could you email the clerk (address below) if you prefer toddler or primary age swing seats. The two seat types cannot be mixed. If there is an overwhelming opinion one way or the other the Parish Council will endeavour to provide the requested type.

The Owl is now deemed past repair. The Parish Council are committed to replacing the sculpture with another Owl. The different options (materials, sizes etc.) will be discussed at next months Parish Council meeting.

Airfield noise complaints. The Parish Council are asking for copies of your complaints to better understand how this is effecting our community. A new email address has been set up for this. Please copy in all your complaints to airfield.noise@virgin.net putting AIRFIELD NOISE COMPLAINT in the subject box.
Your complaints should also be emailed to helen.robinson@charnwood.gov.uk, beverley.green@charnwood.gov.uk, RShepherd@leics.gov.uk and JENNYBP54@AOL.COM . Thank you for your co-operation on this.

Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.

Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo. Please contact the clerk if you have anything you would like to see on the website.

Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 7th October 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639 (during office hours please)
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

The Parish Council meeting all took place on Tuesday 1st July. A summary of the main points are detailed below.

Unsociable Behaviour. PC Lynne Gilbertson recently stressed the importance of ringing the police when a disturbance is taking place. Call 999 if the crime / disturbance is taking place, or 0116 222 2222 if the culprits have left. After the recent rowdy party at Burton Village Hall, the Parish Council would like to enforce how important it is to call the police when a disturbance happens. Do not wait until the next day.

New Residents are welcomed into Burton on the Wolds with an information pack which includes useful phone numbers and details of local services. If you are new to the village or know someone who is, please call Cllr Rachael Saunders on 01509 880556.

The Owl is rotten on the inside and is now deemed past viable repair. The Parish Council are reviewing the possibilities of a new owl sculpture as a replacement.

Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.

Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo. Please contact the clerk if you have anything you would like to see on the website.

Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 3rd September 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

The Parish Council meeting all took place on Tuesday 3rd June. A summary of the main points are detailed below.

Wymeswold Airfield Liaison Group met recently. This is a meeting that is held at least twice a year to discuss current events and future plans for the airfield.

Noise complaints from the Airfield need to be addressed to Helen Robinson at Charnwood Borough Council on 01509 634743 or email on helen.robinson@charnwood.gov.uk

Website. http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ is the Parish Councils web address. Details of meetings, planning applications, contact details, neighbourhood watch, local amenities can be found here. Please let the clerk know if there is anything you would like added to the website.

The Parish Council have had new noticeboards installed outside of the Village Hall in Burton on the Wolds. One for the Parish Council notices and one for Community use. Please use these noticeboards to advertise local events etc.

Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo. Please contact the clerk if you have anything you would like to see on the website.

Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 1st July 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

Parish Meetings, Parish Council AGM and the monthly Parish Council meeting all took place on Tuesday 6th May. A summary of the main points are detailed below.

Cllr Diana Edmonds has been elected as Chair of the Parish Council, with Cllr Robert Shields as Vice Chair.

The traffic problems in Burton on the Wolds, are an ongoing concern for the Parish Council, who are in regular talks with the highways department, local residents and the Charnwood Road Safety Committee. The B676 is currently designated as an arterial route and as such cannot currently be subject to a weight restriction. The Parish Council would like to assure the local residents that we are aware of the traffic problems and will continue to push for improvements to be made.

The Parish Council will be applying for funding for a new bus shelter at Cotes. The problem of buses not stopping at the temporary bus stop will also be addressed.

Do you have an interest in local heritage. The Parish Council are looking for a heritage warden who lives or works in the parish. Training is given by Leicestershire County Council, this role is voluntary and can be given as much or as little time as you wish. Please contact the clerk for further details.

Trees and bushes in Springfield Close will shortly be attended to. Local residents will be informed when works will be carried out, if it effects their property. In the meantime if you have any queries regarding this please contact Julian Simpson Assistant Arboricultural Officer at Leicestershire County Council on 0116 3056924.

The Best Village Competition has now been entered. The judges will be in Burton on the Wolds on Monday 16th June.

The Parish Council meetings have been rearranged so that the first fifteen minutes of the meeting is for questions from the floor. Residents are most welcome to come along to a Parish Council meeting.

Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo. Please contact the clerk if you have anything you would like to see on the website.

Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 3rd June 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

The Parish Council are arranging for new noticeboards to be installed in Burton on the Wolds. These will match those in Prestwold and Cotes. Please feel free to use the community noticeboard when installed. For any new classes or events please also let the clerk know (preferably by email or telephone in office hours) so that it can be added to the website.

Parish Meetings, Parish Council AGM and the monthly Parish Council meeting will all take place on Tuesday 6th May starting at 7pm. Open to all residents. The Parish Meetings are open to participation from the residents of the parishes concerned. See the noticeboards and the website for further details.

Plantation AGM. This will take place on Tuesday 13th May at 7.30pm at Burton on the Wolds Village Hall. Open to all residents.

Leicestershire Police have asked residents to call the police if you see anything suspicious or experience anti-social behaviour. If the crime is taking place call 999, if the crime has happened and the criminal is no longer in the area call 0116 2222 222 or crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo. Please contact the clerk if you have anything you would like to see on the website

Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 6th May 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

The Parish Council are looking for a local company / self employed person to carry out general maintenance in Burton on the Wolds, Cotes and Prestwold. This work may include painting fences, railings and gates, maintaining noticeboards, general repairs including small carpentry (tap covers etc.). Work will be on as needed basis.

If you are interested in being considered for such works, please write or email Mrs Sarah Best (Parish Clerk) contact details below. For an informal discussion please phone during normal office hours.

Clerk to the Council
Park Farm,
90a Loughborough Road,
Cotes,
LEICS,
LE12 5TG
Email: sarah.best@virgin.net
Telephone: 01509 212639

The Parish Council are entering Burton on the Wolds in the Leicestershire and Rutland Best Village Competition this year. We would like ask all residents to assist in this application by being considerate to the community and environment. A few things that you can do to help are disposing of garden waste properly, putting wheelie bins to the back of your house after the refuse collection and removing flowers from the burial ground when they are past their best. For information on obtaining a brown bin for garden waste please contact the clerk or Charnwood Borough Council.

Leicestershire Police have asked residents to be extra vigilant following two burglaries in Cotes. If you see anything suspicious please call the police. If the crime is taking place call 999, if the crime has happened and the criminal is no longer in the area call 0116 2222 222 or crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Minutes, Agenda and Press Releases are on all of the village noticeboards and on the Parish Council website. The Press Release is also printed in The Link and the Loughborough Echo.

Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 1st April 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639
sarah.best@virgin.net
http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

The Parish Council have received the letter below asking for support. If you wish to sponser Colin McDermott please contact him direct on colinmcdermott@hotmail.com

To the Parish Council,

I am writing to you as I am a Burton-on the-Wolds resident and I am currently attempting to raise money for ‘Help for Heroes’. ‘Help For Heroes’ is a Charity providing practical, direct support for those servicemen and women wounded in the line of duty in either of the two conflicts within Iraq or Afghanistan. Money is urgently needed to help build a gymnasium and full size swimming pool at the Tri-Service Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court in Surrey.

Help for heroes have recruited 300 volunteers to undertake a 342 mile road bike ride along the Normandy Coast in France, visiting La Harve, Dieppe, Amiens, Somme, Arras and Calais. The ride will begin on May 26th 2008 in Portsmouth, before crossing to the beaches of Normandy. Upon our arrival in Calais some 7 days later, we will cross to Dover and travel by coach to London where we will join with other riders to ride through the capital to the Cenotaph.

I am one of the individuals volunteering for this groundbreaking bike ride. Each rider has pledged to raise a minimum of £2000 in aid of Help for Heroes. The charity aim to raise money to show our servicemen and women that we have not forgotten them or the sacrifices that are being made. Take the politics away and think of those young men and women who are being wounded in the course of serving their country.

I am writing to ask if you would be prepared to sponsor my participation in this event. I am well known in the village having worked at the local school for the past 4 years. I also helped to set up and was the Chair of the Youth Club for 2 years. I was also the Lollypop man and have also been on the Cricket Club committee and the PTA. I feel I have supported and still do support our village.

Thank you for your time

Colin McDermott
Participant Number 234

The Parish Council have awarded the ground maintenance contract to Roma Landscapes for the 2008 season.

The Parish Council Website has the minutes and agendas of all Parish Council meetings. It also has links to County and Borough Council websites, planning application details, details of neighbourhood services, local walks, the village plan etc. Please view at http://burtoncotesprestwold.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/ . The site is regularly updated by the parish clerk. If you wish to email any news or additional local information please do so.

A Welcome Pack is available to all new residents of Burton on the Wolds. This details local services, schools, clubs, doctors etc. I would like to ask all organisers of the local clubs to send any detail updates to the parish clerk.

The Electoral Count has increased by 49 people in Burton on the Wolds, decreased by 2 people in Cotes and decreased by 3 people in Prestwold. The property count has increased by 25 dwellings in Burton on the Wolds, remained the same in Cotes and decreased by one dwelling in Prestwold.

Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 4th March 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639
sarah.best@virgin.net

The Parish Council have agreed for the precept claim to be £19000. The increase is due to reserves being used in previous years for the retirement gratuity of a long standing clerk along with increased utility bills and insurance. The Parish Council proportion of Council Tax for a band D property is to be £37.15 for 2008/2009

The Plantation committee are applying for funding to purchase quality trees for the plantation. Please show your support at the volunteer days which are the first Sunday of the month.

Fly Tipping has been rife in parts of Burton on the Wolds this year, with hedge cuttings and grass clippings being left on verges and in hedges in Sowters Lane. Please dispose of your garden waste properly. Fly tipping is not only unsightly, smelly and unhygienic but also adds a cost to the local landowner when cleared.

Dog Waste is again becoming a problem in Burton on the Wolds, especially in the Jitty between Springfield Close and Barrow Road. Please clean up after your dog. Use the dog waste bins if nearby or take it home, a £50 on the spot fine can be given to anyone not cleaning up after their dog. The Dog Warden will be visiting soon.

Next Council Meeting will be in Burton Village Hall on Tuesday 5th February 2008 at 7.30pm. All residents are most welcome to attend.

Sarah Best — Parish Clerk
01509 212639
sarah.best@virgin.net