JUNE CRIME FIGURES
Harthill
1. 1/6 Burglary dwelling - South Farm Ave
2. 5/6 Burglary dwelling - Peregrine Way
3. 6/6 Burglary dwelling - Woodall Lane
4. 11/6 Burglary dwelling - Osborne Croft
5. Make/Supply article used in fraud - Union St
Woodall Village
Criminal damage to motor vehicle - Walseker Lane.
Woodall Services
Possession of cannabis on 12/6 (DETECTED)
Making off without payment on 13/6 (DETECTED)
Miscellaneous theft on 15/6
Making off without payment on 18/6
2 x Theft from Motor Vehicle on 21/6
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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUES 13th JULY, 7PM AT THE VILLAGE HALL
1. To receive any apologies for absence
2. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 8th June 2010
3. To identify any agenda items from which the press and public should be excluded due to the
confidential nature of the business to be discussed.
4. To declare any interests necessary for this meeting.
5. To note any matters arising (For information only)
6. To consider planning applications
7. To consider other planning matters
8. To receive the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday 6th July 2010
9. To consider requests for financial assistance
10. To approve accounts for payment
11. To consider risk assessment matters
12. To consider allotment, garage and wayleave matters
13. To note any correspondence
14. To receive reports of June/July external meetings
15. To receive information on external meetings arranged for July/August
Comments or questions from members of the public (15 minutes will be allowed)
16. To consider matters relating to the Village Hall
17. To consider matters related to Woodall
18. To consider grounds maintenance matters
19. To consider proposals for CCTV usage in Harthill
20. To receive an update on Parish footpaths and bridleways
21. To consider support for the continuation of Active Always in Harthill
22. To receive an update on M1 noise pollution at Woodall
23 To consider matters relating to Harthill Leisure Centre
24. To receive an update on the Woodall Lane to Pryor Mede public footpath
25. To consider matters related to access problems on Serlby Lane
26. To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area
27. To consider matters related to The Tom Wakefield Way
28. Individual Councillor Reports
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MEGA ACTIVE SUMMER!
Rotherham MBC Culture and Leisure Services have teamed up with over a dozen community partners, including Harthill with Woodall Parish Council, to bring you and your family another great Mega Active Summer!
In Harthill we will have two weeks of multi-sports activities on Spens Field during w/c 26 July and w/c 9 August. 10am to 12 noon for 5 - 7 years and 10am to 3pm for 8 - 14 years. Costs are just £1 per morning session (or £4 per week) and £2 per full day session (or £8 per week.)
Places are limited so register now by calling 01709 822453 or e-mail sportsdevelopment@rotherham.gov.uk
Other activities include multi-sports camps in other nearby communities, Yorkshire RFU Rugby coaching camps, gymnastics, cheerleading, summer soccer schools with Rotherham United FC, fencing, golf, archery, outdoor adventure camps plus much, much more! With so many activities on offer the school holidays will fly by!
Plus this year will see the first Rotherham Summer Games at Herringthorpe Stadium and the return of Play in the Park at Clifton Park.
The 2010 programme features activities for under 5’s as well as activities for children and young people with a disability. There will be no better way to keep your 2 to 16 year old busy
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VILLAGE HALL REFURBISHMENT - OPEN EVENING 12th JULY
Encouraging progress is being made, with the help of the Parish Council, for the present Village Hall Management Committee to become a limited company with charitable status.
This will enable funding to be sought to provide much needed improvements to the building.
A professional feasibility study is in progress to establish what improvements or changes can be made and the projected costs involved, in order to benefit all users of the hall.
An open meeting is planned for Monday 12th July at 7.30pm in the Village Hall lounge for any members of the community to attend to view what is being considered, to comment and/or put forward any constructive ideas they think would be of benefit.
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PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY - TUESDAY JULY 13th
A Parish Councillor and the Clerk to the Council will be available to speak to people about local issues of concern and answer questions about the work of the Parish Council and the services it provides. Tuesday 13th July, 6.15 - 7pm at the Village Hall
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ROTHERHAM TOWN CENTRE PARKING
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has announced a scheme which enables people to park free in Council run car parks and on street bays all day on Saturdays. This extends the existing scheme which allows free parking after 3pm on a week day.
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LOSCAR WINDFARM
Work is progressing on the installation of the three turbines on Loscar farm. New access roads, the control building and the concrete bases have been completed.
The machines themselves are scheduled to be up and running by September this year.
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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA – TUESDAY 8TH JUNE, 7PM AT THE VILLAGE HALL
1. To receive any apologies for absence
2. To approve the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 11th May 2010
3. To identify any agenda items from which the press and public should be excluded due to the
confidential nature of the business to be discussed.
4. To declare any interests necessary for this meeting.
5. To note any matters arising (For information only)
6. To consider planning applications
7. To consider other planning matters
8. To receive the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday 4th May 2010
9. To approve the bank reconciliation to 31st May 2010
10. To receive the report of the internal auditor for 2009/10
11. To approve the 2009/10 Statement of Accounts
12. To approve the 2009/10 Statement of Assurance
13. To approve the 2009/10 Statement of Variation
14. To approve and adopt the Annual Report for 2009/10
15. To consider requests for financial assistance
16. To approve accounts for payment
17. To consider risk assessment matters
18. To consider allotment, garage and wayleave matters
19. To note any correspondence
20. To receive reports of May/June external meetings
21. To receive information on external meetings arranged for June/July
Comments or questions from members of the public (15 minutes will be allowed)
22. To consider matters relating to the Village Hall
23. To consider grounds maintenance matters
24. To consider matters relating to drainage in Harthill
25. To receive an update on Parish footpaths and bridleways
26. To consider further action on M1 noise pollution at Woodall
27. To approve renewal of the Parish Council website domain name
28. To consider matters relating to Harthill Leisure Centre
29. To consider action on the Woodall Lane to Pryor Mede public footpath
30. To consider further action related to public transport services in Harthill
31. To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area
32. To approve arrangements for the summer issue of The Hart
33. To consider matters related to The Tom Wakefield Way
34. Individual Councillor Reports
PC Howard Saul will attend the meeting to give a community policing report
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
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MAY CRIME FIGURES
Harthill
Theft from motor vehicle, Northlands, 25th May
Woodall (All at Woodall Services)
Criminal damage to motor vehicle, 5th May
3 x Making off without payment on 10th May, 14th May and 23rd May
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BLUEBELL WALK - SUNDAY MAY 9th
Sunday 9th May was bright and sunny and a group of 22 people gathered at the top of Serlby Lane ready for the walk. The first stretch within the parish boundary was soon checked, with stiles photographed and overhanging shrubs examined. The path through Grange farm was easily found and was well marked.
We soon found ourselves at Castle Hill Farm where the path across cereal fields was less well defined. A mixture of road and field walking brought us to Barlborough where we ate packed lunches and one or two of the party visited the pub for refreshment!!
After Barlborough we crossed under the motorway into High Dam Wood which was spectacularly carpeted with bluebells. Many cameras clicked and there were lots of 'oohs and ahhs.' Their colour and scent were magnificent. A perfect English bluebell wood.
Next onwards to High Wood where again we were treated to a display of flowers which stretched around us for 360 degrees. Many people said they had never seen such a beautiful display.
It was amazing that even though we were only a couple of miles from Harthill quite a few walkers completely lost their bearings and didn't know where they were!!
Back to reality, across the motorway into Barlborough Park, along the motorway service road, onto the third pond and back into Harthill.
Everyone enjoyed the 7 mile walk and requests were voiced for other Parish walks later in the year. Our parish footpaths do need walking regularly and we would be delighted to act as guides in the future. Look out in The Hart and on the website for future details.
Carol Leigh
(The bluebells are on the front page of the website)
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PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY - TUESDAY MAY 11th
A Parish Councillor and the Clerk to the Council will be available to speak to people about local issues of concern and answer questions about the work of the Parish Council and the services it provides. Tuesday 11th May, 6.15 - 7pm
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PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA - TUESDAY 11th MAY (VILLAGE HALL)
1. To elect a Chairman for 2010/11
2. To receive any apologies for absence
3. To elect a Vice Chairman for 2010/11
4. To elect 4 representatives to the Allotments Committee
5. To elect 4 members to the Finance Committee
6. To elect a representative to the Village Hall Management Committee
7. To elect 2 representatives to the South Rotherham Area Assembly
8. To elect a representative to the South Rotherham Rural Transport Group
9. To elect 2 representatives to the Yorkshire Local Councils’ Association
10. To elect 2 representatives to the Harthill Charities group
11. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 13th April 2010
12. To identify any agenda items from which the press and public should be excluded due to the
confidential nature of the business to be discussed.
13. To declare any interests necessary for this meeting.
14. To note any matters arising (For information only)
15. To consider planning applications
16. To consider other planning matters
17. To receive the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday 4th May 2010
18. To consider options for renewal of Parish Council Insurance for 2010/11
19. To approve updating of the Chairman’s Allowance for 2009/10
20. To approve the end of year accounts for 2009/10 (as recommended by the Finance Committee)
21. To approve the bank reconciliation to 30th April 2010
22. To consider reinvestment of Cooperative Bank Guaranteed Investment Bonds
23. To consider options for investment of Parish Council funds
24. To consider requests for financial assistance
25. To approve accounts for payment
26. To consider risk assessment matters
27. To consider allotment matters
28. To note any correspondence
29. To consider nomination of Councillors for RMBC Scrutiny Panels
30. To receive reports of April/May external meetings
31. To receive information on external meetings arranged for May/June
Comments or questions from members of the public (15 minutes will be allowed)
32. To consider matters relating to the Village Hall
33. To consider grounds maintenance matters
34. To consider proposals for a Parish Council Grants Policy
35. To approve proposals for a holiday play scheme in Harthill during summer 2010
36. To consider matters relating to footpaths and bridleways
37. To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area
38. To consider a further response to the pharmacy application to NHS Rotherham
PC Howard Saul will attend the meeting to give a community policing report
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CRIME FIGURES FOR MARCH 2010
Harthill
2 x Criminal Damage to motor vehicle
1 x criminal damage to dwelling
1 x criminal damage other property
Woodall Village
None
Woodall Services
1 x Assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
2 x Making off without payment
1 x Possession of cannabis (detected crime)
1 x Theft from motor vehicle.
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PARISH COUNCILLORS' EXPENSES
During the financial year 2009/10, expenses claimed by Harthill with Woodall Parish Councillors was zero
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THE HART - ISSUE 24 (SPRING 2010)
The latest issue of The Hart can be viewed HERE
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Don’t throw away your printer cartridges - RECYCLE FOR HEROES!!
Tanimara has started a new scheme, accepting used PRINTER CARTRIDGES, LASER/TONER CARTRIDGES and MOBILE PHONES.
They will be collected by recycle4charity.co.uk, who will ensure that all proceeds are donated to Tanimara’s nominated charity ‘Help for Heroes’.
Just drop them off in the box provided in the shop on Union Street and help support our many wounded heroes in the armed forces.
For further information contact Julie Johnson on 01909 770648.
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CRIME FIGURES FOR MARCH
Harthill
23/3 Theft from motor vehicle, Union St
23/3 Burglary (other than dwelling), Union St.
15/3 Criminal damage to motor vehicle, De Warren Place.
3rd to 8th March burglary (dwelling), Thorpe Rd.
8/3 Burglary (dwelling), Union St.
Woodall
11/3 Burglary (other than dwelling), Dowcarr Lane
Woodall Services
4 x Theft from motor vehicles
3 x Making off without payment
2 x Misc thefts
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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - 13th APRIL
1. To receive any apologies for absence
2. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 9th March 2010
3. To identify any agenda items from which the press and public should be excluded due to the
confidential nature of the business to be discussed.
4. To declare any interests necessary for this meeting.
5. To note any matters arising (For information only)
6. To consider planning applications
7. To receive an update on non-traditional housing issues
8. To consider risk assessment matters
9. To receive the RFO’s report.
10. To monitor the budget against income and expenditure
11. To verify bank reconciliation to 31st March 2010
12. To consider requests for financial assistance
13. To approve accounts for payment
14. To consider Parish Council insurance matters for 2010/11
15. To note any correspondence
16. To receive reports of March / April external meetings
17. To receive information on external meetings arranged for April / May
Comments or questions from members of the public. (15 minutes will be allowed)
18. To consider matters relating to the Village Hall
19. To consider grounds maintenance matters
20. To consider matters relating to footpaths and bridleways
21. To consider applications to the 2010/11 RMBC Delegated Budget
22. To receive an update on RMBC action regarding the North Farm development
23. To receive an update on the Easter holiday play scheme in Harthill
24. To receive a progress report on the Active Always programme in Harthill
25. To receive an update on the Spens Field lease
26. To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area
27. To consider arrangements for the Spring 2010 issue of “The Hart”
28. To receive an update on matters related to Parish Council land
29. Individual Councillor Reports (For information only)
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PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY - 13th APRIL
A Parish Councillor and the Clerk to the Council will be available to speak to people about local issues of concern and answer questions about the work of the Parish Council and the services it provides.
Date: 13th April
Time: 6.15 - 7pm
Venue: Village Hall Lounge
This is an opportunity to raise issues in a private one-to-one setting.
The session for public questions and comments will operate as normal at Parish Council meetings
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CRIME FIGURES FOR FEBRUARY
Harthill:
3/2/10 Burglary other than a dwelling, Pryor Mede.
7/2/10 Burglary in a dwelling, Jackys Lane.
10/2/10 Assault, Pryor Mede.
13/2/10 Criminal damage, Pryor Mede.
17/2/10 Theft of pedal cycles, Northlands.
25/2/10 Burglary in a dwelling, De Sutton Place.
Woodall:
2 x Theft from Yorkshire Water, Killamarsh Lane.
Woodall Services:
5 x Theft from motor vehicle
4 x Making off without payment
2 x Vehicle interference
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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA 9th MARCH
1. To receive any apologies for absence
2. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 9th February 2010
3. To identify any agenda items from which the press and public should be excluded due to the
confidential nature of the business to be discussed.
4. To declare any interests necessary for this meeting.
5. To note any matters arising (For information only)
6. To consider planning applications
7. To receive an update on non-traditional housing issues
8. To consider risk assessment matters
9. To receive the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on 2nd March
10. To verify bank reconciliation to 28th February 2010
11. To approve the Parish Council Asset Register (as recommended by the Finance Committee)
12. To approve the Parish Council Financial Risk Assessment (as recommended by the Finance Committee)
13. To approve arrangements for internal audit (as recommended by the Finance Committee)
14. To approve renewal of membership of Yorkshire Local Councils Associations (YLCA)
15. To consider requests for financial assistance
16. To approve accounts for payment
17. To note any correspondence
18. To receive the minutes of the Allotments Committee meeting held on 16th February
19. To consider allotment matters
20. To receive reports of February / March external meetings
21. To receive information on external meetings arranged for March / April
Comments or questions from members of the public. (15 minutes will be allowed)
22. To consider matters relating to the Village Hall
23. To consider grounds maintenance matters
24. To consider matters relating to footpaths and bridleways
25. To receive an update on Power of Wellbeing training
26. To receive an update on Quality Parish Council status and the Clerk’s CiLCA qualification
27. To consider applications to the 2010/11 RMBC Delegated Budget
28. To consider further action on the North Farm development
29. To consider action on plans to install additional grit bins
30. To consider a response to an outline proposal for a pharmacy in Harthill
31. To consider action on M1 noise pollution at Woodall
32. To receive an update on proposals for an Easter holiday play scheme in Harthill
33. To consider matters related to the Spens Field lease
34. To receive an update on resurfacing of the Woodyard car park
35. To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area
36. To receive an update on matters related to Parish Council land
37. To consider employment matters
38. Individual Councillor Reports (For information only)
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PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY - 9th MARCH
A Parish Councillor and the Clerk to the Council will be available to speak to people about local issues of concern and answer questions about the work of the Parish Council and the services it provides.
Date: 9th March
Time: 6.15 - 7pm
Venue: Village Hall Lounge
This is an opportunity to raise issues in a private one-to-one setting.
The session for public questions and comments will operate as normal at Parish Council meetings
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22 FEBRUARY: WOODALL LANE CAR PARK
The work to resurface the Woodall Lane car park has now been completed.
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CRIME FIGURES FOR JANUARY 2010
Harthill
1. 1st to 2nd Jan, theft Carver Way (Sailing Club).
2. 7th Jan, Theft from shops Union Street.
3. 10th Jan, Theft from shops Union Street.
4. 31st Jan, Burglary, not dwelling Pryor Mede.
Woodall
None
Woodall Services
4 x making off without payment reported from the Services, 3rd, 11th, 14th and 31st of January.
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AGENDA FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 9TH FEBRUARY
1. To receive any apologies for absence
2. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 12th January 2010
3. To identify any agenda items from which the press and public should be excluded due to the confidential nature of the business to be discussed.
4. To declare any interests necessary for this meeting.
5. To note any matters arising (For information only)
6. To consider planning applications
7. To receive an update on non-traditional housing issues
8. To consider risk assessment matters
9. To receive the RFO’s report
10. To monitor the budget against income and expenditure
11. To verify bank reconciliation to 31st January 2010
12. To approve renewal of membership of Yorkshire Local Councils Associations (YLCA)
13. To consider requests for financial assistance
14. To approve accounts for payment
15. To consider reinvestment of the guaranteed investment bond
16. To note any correspondence
17. To receive reports of January / February external meetings
18. To receive information on external meetings arranged for February / March
Comments or questions from members of the public. (15 minutes will be allowed)
19. To consider matters relating to the Village Hall
20. To consider grounds maintenance matters
21. To consider matters relating to footpaths and bridleways
22. To receive an update on Power of Wellbeing training
23. To receive an update relating to public transport in Harthill with Woodall
24. To receive an update on drainage issues at Harthill Reservoir
25. To receive an update on plans to install additional grit bins
26. To consider Rotherham 2010 Proposals regarding security measures at Carver Close
27. To consider an outline proposal for a pharmacy in Harthill
28. To consider a response to the 2010 RMBC Dog Control Review
29. To consider proposals for an Easter holiday play scheme in Harthill
30. To consider matters related to the Spens Field lease
31. To receive an update on resurfacing of the Woodyard car park
32. To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area
33. To receive an update on matters related to Parish Council land
34. Individual Councillor Reports (For information only)
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29 JANUARY: DISPOSAL OF UNWANTED CHRISTMAS TREES
Rotherham Borough Council will be collecting unwanted Christmas Trees from Harthill and Woodall one day in February. Please note - not ones growing in your garden!
If you have any you want to be taken away please call RMBC on 01709 823054 to arrange.
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13 JANUARY - COMPETITION WINNER
The winner of the Traveller's Rest competition is Rosemary Wastener of Harthill.
The winning entry was drawn by a member of the public at the Parish Council meeting on 12 January
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10 JANUARY - CRIME FIGURES FOR DECEMBER
Harthill
Burglary (other than a dwelling) Carver Close, 8 December
Burglary (dwelling) Casson Drive, 19 December
Woodall Village
None
Woodall Services
1 x Assault – 21 December (detected)
2 x Theft – 4 and 21 December
4 x Making off without payment - 3, 7, 10 and 18 December.
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12 DECEMBER - TRAVELLER'S REST COMPETITION
The Parish Council has obtained £15 worth of food and drink vouchers for the Traveller's Rest at High Moor, now managed by Harthill's own Neill Radford.
To be in with a chance of winning these vouchers please send an e-mail to the Clerk at les.wheatley@btinternet.com with your name, address and telephone number. Please make the subject line "Traveller's Rest". All entries will be put in the hat and the winner drawn at the Parish Council meeting on 12 January. The winner will be notified on 13 January.
Only one entry per address please. The competition is only open to residents of Harthill or Woodall
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8 DECEMBER - PARISH COUNCIL PRECEPT FROZEN
The Parish Council precept for 2010/11 (the Council's funding from Council Tax) will be £42,046. There is no increase on last year.
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7 DECEMBER: CRIME FIGURES FOR NOVEMBER
Harthill
2 x Burglary in a dwelling 3/11/09 and 24/11/09.
1 x Theft of motor vehicle 17/11/09.
1 x Grievous bodily harm 7/11/09.
Woodall Village.
1 x Burglary in a dwelling 10/11 09.
Woodall Services:
2 x Theft from shops.
4 x Making off without payment.
1 x Theft from a person.
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5 DECEMBER: VILLAGE MAP REINSTATED
The Village Map on Festival Verge has been repaired and is now back in place. Thanks to Harry and Pam Stebbing for arranging a quite complicated repair and also for bringing the map back and reinstalling it.
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AGENDA FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 8 DECEMBER 2009
1. To receive any apologies for absence
2. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 10th November 2009
3. To identify any agenda items from which the press and public should be excluded due to the
confidential nature of the business to be discussed.
4. To declare any interests necessary for this meeting.
5. To note any matters arising (For information only)
6. To consider planning applications
7. To receive the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on 1st December
8. To verify bank reconciliation to 30th November 2009
9. To approve the Parish Council budget for 2010-11
10. To consider requests for financial assistance
11. To approve accounts for payment
12. To note any correspondence
13. To receive reports of November / December external meetings
14. To receive information on external meetings arranged for December / January
Comments or questions from members of the public. (15 minutes will be allowed)
15. To consider matters relating to the Village Hall
16. To consider matters relating to Harthill Leisure Centre
17. To consider grounds maintenance matters
18. To receive the minutes of the Allotments Committee meeting held on 17th November
19. To consider action regarding refusal of permission by RMBC to install additional grit bins
20. To approve the draft Spens Field lease
21. To receive an update on plans to resurface the Woodyard car park
22. To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area
23. To receive an update on matters related to Parish Council land
24. Individual Councillor Reports (For information only)
PC Howard Saul will also attend the meeting to give a community policing report
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6 NOVEMBER: CRIME FIGURES FOR OCTOBER
Harthill
1. 6/10/09 Theft in a dwelling, De Sutton Place.
2. 16/10/09 Burglary in a dwelling (other), Doctor Lane.
3. 22/10/09 Burglary in a building (other), Serlby Lane.
Woodall Village
No crimes reported
There have been 15 crimes at Woodall Services. These are as follows:
Theft x 3
Making off without payment x 8
Interference with motor vehicle x 1
Criminal damage to motor vehicle x 1
Theft from motor vehicle x 2
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5 NOVEMBER: CARNIVAL SOCIETY
Harthill Carnival Society is seeking a new member to take on the role of Stalls Secretary. This is a key position within our organisation which contributes to the success each year of our village carnival. If you would like to find out more about what this role involves please contact Keith Simmonite 770921 or Craig Brown 771292. We are always keen to see new faces so why not join us on every 4th Tuesday in the month at 8pm in the Beehive.
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3 NOVEMBER: BLUEBELL WOOD HOSPICE
If you wish to donate clothes, shoes, bric a brac (not electrical equipment) then contact Faith Brookes who will collect any Thursday evening. Please ring 01909 515081. If no reply please leave a message on the answerphone.
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2 NOVEMBER: GRAFFITI
Over the past week or so we have been having problems with graffiti at the Woodall Lane play area. The graffiti is mainly of the usual mindless, semi-literate variety but some of it is quite offensive. We clean it off and it comes back worse. Local residents have also suffered from this.
As this constitutes criminal damage, the Parish Council will be taking every step to identify the culprit(s). When found, we will DEFINITELY prosecute and push for the maximum available punishment. We will also be seeking substantial costs.
The Parish Council would be grateful for any information which may lead to a successful prosecution of the moron(s) responsible. Please contact a member of the Parish Council or the Clerk if you are able to help.
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FINANCE MEETING CANCELLED
The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 3 November has been cancelled. Agenda items from the meeting will be transferred to the Parish Council meeting on 10 November.
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31 OCTOBER: BUS TIMETABLE CHANGES
Recent bus timetable changes, which were introduced without any prior consultation, appear to have significantly disadvantaged many local residents.
The Parish Council will be making strong representations to the service operators who have made these changes and to South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive.
We have been advised that any individual complaints should be addressed to:
Pam Horner
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ
Pam Horner can also be contacted by telephone on 0114 2767575
We are currently gathering information to ascertain the extent of the problem. Please contact the Clerk, Les Wheatley on 01246 434908 if you have been affected by these changes or if you need assistance in making a complaint.
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FREE BEE – NEW FREE ROTHERHAM TOWN CENTRE BUS SERVICE
Free Bee is a new free bus service operated by South Yorkshire Travel in Rotherham Town Centre.
It runs every 12 minutes between 8am and 6pm Monday to Saturday.
The service operates on a circular route and stops at the following points: -
· Interchange
· Railway Station
· Police Station
· Westgate
· Canklow Road
· Town Hall
· Wellgate
· Civic Theatre
· Clifton Park
· College of Arts & Technology
· Town Centre Shopping
· Town Centre Markets
· Council Offices
· Library
· St. Ann’s Leisure Complex
· Parkgate
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6 OCTOBER - CRIME FIGURES FOR AUGUST / SEPTEMBER
Harthill:
Theft 1
Theft from Motor vehicle 3
Public order 1 (detected)
Burglary other than dwelling 1
Assault 1 (detected)
Woodall:
Burglary other than dwelling 2
Theft from motor vehicle 1
Woodall Services:
There have been 20 recorded crimes in August and September, 18 were theft related. There has been 1 assault and 1 Criminal Damage offence.
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1 OCTOBER - "THE HART" NOW ONLINE
Issue 22 of "The Hart" can now be viewed HERE
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26 SEPTEMBER - WOODALL LANE PLAY AREA
The new play area has bedded in quite well after early problem and is now looking a lot better. It certainly seems very popular with the children of Harthill and Woodall.
We are always seeking to improve both play facilities and the infrastructure of the site. Over recent weeks there have been improvements to fencing, a new bench and picnic table, new benches on Spens Field and new litter bins. Fortnightly maintenance is expertly carried out by Groundwork Creswell who are also sorting out the drainage problem.
To improve things further will take money and the Parish Council cannot raise this by itself. There is a Steering Group for the play area which urgently needs public representation if it is to be able to raise funds. If you are a parent or grandparent who uses the play area or a member of an organisation concerned with play and can spare an hour every couple of months please contact either Joy Pattison on 772727 or Barbara Gunby on 771328
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24 SEPTEMBER - GREEN BINS FOR WOODALL
Woodall will finally have a green bin service within the next few weeks. RMBC are delivering the green bins during w/c 28 September and collections will start shortly afterwards.
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14 SEPTEMBER - BENCHES GALORE!
As previously advertised, there are now four new benches on The Tom Wakefield Way, making a total of 8 in all. All of the benches have kindly been donated by local residents.
A new bench and picnic table are being installed on the Woodall Lane Play Area this week, together with three new benches on Spens Field.
Finally, the WI bench on Festival Verge, which met with a nasty accident earlier this year, will be replaced by the end of October.
Never let it be said that there's nowhere to sit in Harthill!
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3 SEPTEMBER - CRIME FIGURES
Apologies for the absence of August crime figures - our usual source is away on holiday!
The crime figures for August and September will be published here during the first week in October.
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AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS CLUBS
The Parish Council in partnership with RMBC Sports Development, is trialling an after school play scheme to run for 6 weeks from 17 September. There will be separate clubs for the 5-7 and the 8-14 age groups. If there is sufficient interest and participation the Parish Council will consider supporting the scheme from October on a more permanent basis.
Harthill FUNdamentals Club
Venue - Harthill Leisure and Recreational Centre, Woodall Lane
Day - Every Thursday for six weeks, starting 17th September
Time - 4pm till 5pm
Cost - £1 per session
Age - 5 to 7 years.
Harthill Multi-Sports Club
Venue - Harthill Leisure and Recreational Centre, Woodall Lane
Day - Every Thursday for six weeks starting 17th September
Time - 5pm till 6pm
Cost - £1 per session
Age - 8 to 14 years.
Come along and enjoy a programme of activities and games delivered by a Rotherham Multi Sport Community Coach. FUNdamentals and Multi-Sport are great ways for children to try different sports and learn new skills.
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18 AUGUST - NEW BENCHES ON THE POND PATH
Four new benches will be installed on The Tom Wakefield Way during September.
The new benches have been kindly donated by local residents
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8 AUGUST - NEW NOTICEBOARD ON UNION ST.
There is now a new public noticeboard on Union Street, replacing the old green one which was starting to look a bit worse for wear. The other two noticeboards in the same area (WI and Parish Council) have been refurbished.
Many thanks to James Barlow of Harthill for undertaking the work
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6 AUGUST - VILLAGE MAP
The carved oak village map on Festival Verge has gone away for repair after developing a small crevice. It will be back in place sometime in October
And there it was .... gone!
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3 AUGUST - JULY CRIME FIGURES
Harthill:
1. 1 x Theft, Union Street 28/07/09.
2. Indecent Exposure common road, Harthill 20/07/09.
Woodall:
All crimes at the motorway services.
2 x theft from motor vehicle.
2 x theft.
2 x making off without payment.
1 x criminal damage.
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14 JULY - GOLF COMPETITION WINNER
The winner of the Bondhay Golf Club prize draw is Chris Hetherington of Pryor Mede, Harthill.
Chris wins a free round of golf for four people on the championship course at Bondhay.
There were nine entrants for the draw and the winner was drawn by PC Tina Jones of South Yorkshire Police at the Parish Council meeting on July 14.
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2 JULY - CRIME FIGURES FOR JUNE
Harthill:
1 x Criminal damage, Harthill Field Road
1 x Burglary in a dwelling, Serlby Lane.
1 x Burglary in a building, not dwelling, Serlby Lane.
Woodall:
None
Woodall Services:
1 x Fraud
1 x Theft
4 x Making off without payment
1 x Criminal damage to motor vehicle
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22 JUNE - FREE AFTER THREE
Rotherham Borough Council have asked us to publicise it's FREE AFTER THREE scheme that is now operating.
It's now FREE to park in any Council run car park or any on-street parking bay in Rotherham town centre after 3pm on every day of the week.
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16 JUNE - THE HART
Issue no. 21 of "The Hart" is now online. Click HERE
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12 JUNE - OFFICIAL OPENING OF WOODALL LANE PLAY AREA
The new play area was officially opened on Friday 12th June by the Rt. Hon. Kevin Barron. Member of Parliament for Rother Valley, and representatives of the School Council of Harthill Primary School.
It was an excellent day. The weather was very kind to us (for once) and the children had a great time.
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Kevin Barron MP and the Harthill School Council cut the ribbon
(Photo: Ian Lloyd)
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12 JUNE: PLAY STEERING GROUP
It hasn't been plain sailing with the new play area. Initially there were problems with drought and grass not growing. Then we had several severe downpours which has led to flooding. We know there is an increase in litter and occasional anti-social behaviour. We are working very hard with Rotherham Borough Council to resolve these issues but local help is also needed.
We are trying to form a steering group to help manage things such as maintenance, litter, security as well as fund raising for future development. If you have an interest in the new play area and want to help, please contact either the Clerk or any Parish Councillor.
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5 JUNE - COUNCILLORS EXPENSES
You may have noticed in the press and on the news that there's been a bit of an uproar about MP's expenses lately.
In the interests of transparency we are pleased to publish details of Parish Councillors expenses.
These can be viewed here
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4 JUNE - TREASURER NEEDED
Harthill Carnival Society is looking for a new treasurer to take over the role from our existing treasurer after many years of dedicated service to our organisation. The role involves maintaining all incoming and outgoing expenditure throughout the year including the Carnival Day itself. A prudent and trustworthy individual is essential. This is a very valuable role within our organisation without which we cannot function.
Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday in the month at the Beehive at 8pm (attendance to every meeting not essential). Anyone interested in filling this role for the Carnival Society please contact Keith Simmonite on 770921 or Rachael Brown on 771292.
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3 JUNE - GOLF OFFER
We recently featured the Bondhay Golf Club Open Day on the Parish Council website and the club have very kindly sent us a voucher for 4 people to play the Championship Course for free.
If you would be interested in taking up this offer please drop the Clerk a letter or an e-mail, giving your name, address and telephone number. If you’re sending an e-mail please make the subject line “Bondhay Golf Offer”.
All entries will be put into the hat and the winner will be drawn at the Parish Council meeting on 14 July.
The prize is open to residents of Harthill or Woodall only.
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1 JUNE - CRIME FIGURES FOR MAY
Harthill:
2 x Miscellaneous thefts.
1 x Assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
2 x Theft from motor vehicle.
1 x Theft of motor vehicle.
Woodall
None reported
There were 4 vehicle related crimes at Woodall Services.
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27 MAY - DETAILS OF AFTER SCHOOL PLAY SCHEMES
Because of the success of the holiday play schemes in Harthill, the Parish Council in partnership with RMBC Sports Development, is trialling an after school play scheme to run in June and July. There will be separate clubs for the 5-7 and the 8-14 age groups and the trial will run for four weeks. If there is sufficient interest and participation the Parish Council will consider supporting the scheme from September on a more permanent basis.
Harthill FUNdamentals Club
Venue - Harthill Leisure and Recreational Centre
Day - Every Monday for four weeks, starting 22nd June
Time - 4pm till 5pm
Cost - £1 per session
Age - 5 to 7 years.
Harthill Multi-Sports Club
Venue - Harthill Leisure and Recreational Centre
Day - Every Monday for four weeks starting 22nd June
Time - 5pm till 6pm
Cost - £1 per session
Age - 8 to 14 years.
Come along and enjoy a programme of activities and games delivered by a Rotherham Multi Sport Community Coach. FUNdamentals and Multi-Sport are great ways for children to try different sports and learn new skills.
To book or for further details please contact Owen Swift on 01709 822443 or Faye Dale on 07795 811435
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16 MAY - MEGA-ACTIVE COMES TO HARTHILL
Following the success of the Easter holiday play scheme which attracted over 40 participants, the Parish Council will be sponsoring further play schemes this summer as part of Rotherham Borough Council’s MEGA-ACTIVE programme.
MEGA-ACTIVE is a multi-sports play scheme and it will be available in Harthill (on Spens Field) for 2 weeks during the school summer holidays: -
Monday 20st to Friday 24th July and
Monday 10th to Friday 14th August
8 to 14 years – 10am to 3pm
5 to 7 years – 10am to 11.55am
Full day sessions cost £8 per week or £2 per day
Half day sessions cost £6 per week
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Registration in advance is recommended. For more information contact Owen Swift, RMBC Sports Development Coach on 01709 822443
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13 MAY - WIND IN THE WILLOWS CANCELLED
Due to poor ticket sales the performance of "The Wind In The Willows" at the Village Hall on Friday 15th May has been cancelled.
The play was promoted by Harthill Carnival Society as part of its fundraising effort for this year's Carnival. It has been a long time since live events of this nature were staged at the village hall and it was strongly hoped that more would follow. The particularly low level of interest in this production means that this will not now happen.
Apologies to the people who did buy a ticket. Everyone will receive a full refund.
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12 MAY - NEW PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
Councillor Joy Pattison has been elected as the new Chairman of the Parish Council for 2009/10.
Joy succeeds Ian Lloyd who has been Chairman for the past 5 years during which there have been many achievements for the Parish. We thank Ian for his excellent work and wish Joy every success while in office.
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6 MAY - CRIME FIGURES FOR APRIL
Harthill
Theft of motor vehicle x 2
Burglary in dwelling x 1
Burglary (non dwelling) x 1
Public order offence x 1
Indecent Exposure x 1
Theft from motor vehicle x 2
Woodall:
Miscellaneous theft x 1
Woodall Services:
6 x theft from motor vehicle, 1 x vehicle interference and 1 x making off without payment.
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5 APRIL - CHANGES TO PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 7th April has been CANCELLED.
The Parish Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 14th April has been POSTPONED. It will now take place on Thursday 16th April - 7pm at the Village Hall
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1 APRIL - CRIME FIGURES FOR MARCH
HARTHILL
1. Woodall Lane, 2/3/09 damage to vehicles.
2. South Farm Ave, 9/3/09 burglary dwelling.
WOODALL
1. Dowcarr Lane, 20/3/09 burglary dwelling
2. Walseker Lane, 24/3/09 damge to vehicles.
There were 3 further vehicle related crimes at the motorway services
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21 MARCH - "THE HART" ISSUE 20 ONLINE NOW
The Spring 2009 issue of "The Hart" is available to read online. Click here to view.
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15 MARCH - KISSING GATES INSTALLED
Broken stiles have been replaced with kissing gates on Glebe Avenue and the footpath at the entrance to the showfield. These link up with the original kissing gate on Manor Road. Further gates are soon to be installed on Thorpe Road and at Woodall.
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10 MARCH - ACTIVE ALWAYS CLASS FOR HARTHILL
Always Active is a gentle physical activity programme delivered through NHS Rotherham and RMBC Sports Development by fully qualified instructors.
The Parish Council, in conjunction with RMBC and NHS Rotherham, is sponsoring an Active Always 50+ Class to commence in April.
The exercise class will commence on Thursday 23rd April and will run for 10 weeks at the village hall. The class will run from 11.45 until 12.45 each week and will cost £2 per week although THE FIRST TWO WEEKS ARE FREE!
If you are interested in taking part please phone 01709 822453 to book a place/
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6 MARCH - FEBRUARY CRIME FIGURES
Harthill:
1 recorded crime. Burglary at Kye Lane. Damage caused but no entry gained.
Woodall:
No recorded crimes
There were 5 vehicle related crimes at the motorway services
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28 FEBRUARY - JOHN VARLEY
On the 28th February a plaque was unveiled by the Rt. Hon. Kevin Barron, MP for Rother Valley, on the wall of the old Schoolroom. John Varley was initially Clerk of Works and later Resident Engineer for the construction of the Chesterfield Canal from 1769 until its completion in 1778. On being appointed he moved to the Parish of Harthill and lived here for some 40 years, bringing up 6 children. He died in February 1809 and records show that he was buried in All Saints Church (now All Hallows) Harthill. Unfortunately it has not been possible to actually identify the grave. Whilst much of the canal history is given to James Brindley who designed and surveyed the route it was John Varley who was instrumental in building and completing the canal.
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20 FEBRUARY – RESERVOIR BENCHES FINALLY INSTALLED
After a long and arduous process, and many delays, the benches were finally installed on the new pond path. There are four benches, all kindly donated by local residents or organisations. The benches were installed by Harthill’s crack team of Jim Ellam, village handyman / Chief Technical Officer, Ian Lloyd (Parish Council Chairman / Planning & Infrastructure Coordinator) and Les Wheatley (Parish Clerk / labourer)
Many thanks to John Gunby of Tedbar Tinker Plant and Tool Hire for the free loan of the equipment used.
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18 FEBRUARY – PLAY AND LEARN BUS
The Rotherham Play and Learn Bus will be visiting Harthill on 5 consecutive Thursday mornings from 26 February to 26 March. The bus will be located in the Spens Field car park from 9.30am to 11.30am each Thursday.
The Play and Learn Bus provides a free, fun and friendly Stay and Play session and is open to parents/carers and grandparents to bring along their children and enjoy the activities on offer.
If you require further information please contact Alison, Julie or Trish on 01709 837944
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16 FEBRUARY – EASTER PLAYSCHEME ANNOUNCED
Harthill with Woodall Parish Council has once again joined forces with Rotherham MBC to sponsor a free play scheme in Harthill during the Easter school holidays. The multi-sports scheme run by qualified coaches will be available from Monday 6th - Thursday 9th April on the recreation ground on Spens Field.
On each day the play scheme will be open from 10.00am – 11.55am for children under 8 years old and from 10.00am – 3.00pm for those 8 years plus.
Parents can find pre-register or find out more information from Owen Swift on 01709 822443. It is possible to turn up on the day but children will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to register.
Why not come along? Its fun and its FREE.
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12 FEBRUARY - PLAY AREA DELAY
Work on the new play area at Woodall Lane was scheduled to begin on 9th February. Of course the weather has intervened forcing a delay to the start date.
It is hoped that work can commence within the next few days and the new play area will still be ready to reopen by mid-March
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11 FEBRUARY - PEREGRIN WAY TARA RECEIVES AWARD
In recognition of their dedication, Peregrin Way Tenants and Residents Association in Harthill has received a Duke of York Community Initiative Award. HRH Prince Andrew presented the award to representatives of the TARA at the Duke of York Award ceremony at the David Young Community Academy in Seacroft, Leeds last Wednesday February 11th.
Peregrin Way TARA Secretary Ida Atkin said: “It was an absolutely fabulous day. The Duke of York made us feel ever so welcome and treated everyone as an individual. He told us that everyone there had worked hard and deserved the honours so there would be no standing on ceremony. He was really down to earth and we even had a laugh with him. It’s a day I’ll never forget and was an honour not just for us and our centre but for Harthill itself. It was wonderful.”
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10 FEBRUARY - 1000 MILESTONE REACHED
This week saw the 1000th visitor to harthillwithwoodallparishcouncil.gov.uk
We hope that readers find the site to be both useful and informative about news and activities in the Parish.
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4 FEBRUARY - JANUARY CRIME FIGURES
There were no recorded crimes in Harthill or Woodall villages during January 2009. There were 9 recorded vehicle related offences at Woodall services.
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28 JANUARY - NEW GROUPS/ORGANISATIONS IN HARTHILL
Following the Community Event, several new groups or organisations are trying to form in the village and are seeking members and participants. Please contact the appropriate organiser for further information
TABLE TENNIS CLUB Julie Dodds 01909 515765
ADULT FITNESS CLUB Gerry Burt 07791 123690
JUNIOR BOXING Gerry Burt 07791 123690
(AGE 6-12)
JUNIOR BOXING Gerry Burt 07791 123690
(AGE 13-17)
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27 JANUARY - COMMUNITY EVENT
The Community Event took place at the Village Hall on Tuesday 27th January. 23 village organisations and groups attended who were hoping to recruit new members or volunteers.
Despite the weather, which was awful, 49 members of the public turned out and some people did join a few of the groups and most registered for Neighbourhood Watch.
Many of the organisations who attended took advantage of the funding advice on offer and some will be applying for grants in the near future.
Overall, it was a worthwhile evening which has at least raised awareness of what kind of activity goes on in the village and that most organisations would still welcome new members. Several new groups also may form following the event.
The Parish Council would like to thank Borough Councillor Gavin Sharp (who successfully applied on our behalf to the Community Leadership Fund) and to Nick Barnes of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council for their assistance in funding the event.
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25 JANUARY - WOODALL LANE PLAY AREA
The Parish Council has now had confirmation that work to rebuild the play area on Spens Field will commence on Monday 9th February and will be completed by mid March.
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21 JANUARY - RESERVOIR MAINTENANCE
British Waterways have been carrying out some necessary maintenance to repair a leak in the reservoir. The pond path has suffered some damage in the process but we have had assurances that this will be fully restored.
Another by product of the work however is that, once again, the installation of the new benches has been delayed. This work is now scheduled for Friday 20th February.
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15 JANUARY - "THE HART" NOW ONLINE
The Winter edition of "The Hart" is now available online. Click here to read it.
The printed version will be delivered by Saturday 17th January.
The printed version contains a small misprint at the bottom of page 1 for which we apologise. While the concept of the Women's Institute Youth Club is quite interesting and appealing, unfortunately such an organisation does not exist. It should of course simply say "Women's Institute"
We will be sending the Parish Clerk on a proof reading course forthwith.
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08 JANUARY - DECEMBER CRIME FIGURES
Harthill:
Woodall Lane 3/12/08 burglary other.
Carver Close 4/12/08 burglary dwelling.
Winney Hill 9/12/08 criminal damage to dwellings.
Pryor Mede 12/12/08 criminal damage to vehicles.
Doctor Lane 31/12/08 interference with motor vehicle.
Woodall:
Walseker Lane 18/12/08 burglary other.
Walseker Lane 20/12/08 criminal damage to vehicles.
Also 9 crimes at Woodall Services
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03 JANUARY - POND PATH BENCHES DELAYED AGAIN!
We know that the benches on The Tom Wakefield Way were promised first in November and then before Christmas but various problems have thwarted our efforts so far. Having solved the many paperwork and licensing problems posed by the landowner our latest deadline has come and gone because of illness and minor technical difficulties.
We now intend to have the four benches installed before the end of January.