Digital Region is a groundbreaking project providing South Yorkshire with the best superfast broadband coverage in the UK.

 

 

Over the past two years Digital Region Ltd has built a 350 mile fibre optic network across much of South Yorkshire. It is very much hoped that this will be extended to cover Harthill with Woodall and Thorpe Salvin Parishes during 2012-13.

 

 

Digital Region has asked the Parish Council for some help in undertaking initial research with local residents about current broadband usage and potential demand for an improved service. There are four questions: -

 

 

1) Do you use the Internet and do you currently have a broadband connection at home or at work?

2) Are you happy with your current broadband connection? What broadband speeds are you currently experiencing?

3) Would you be interested in getting an upgraded broadband connection allowing you access to greater broadband speeds?

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CRIME FIGURES - NOV/DEC 2011

 

 

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUESDAY 10TH JANUARY, 7PM AT THE VILLAGE HALL

 

 

 

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NEW WORKSOP MULTIPLEX CINEMA DUE

 

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUESDAY 13TH DEC, 7PM, VILLAGE HALL

 

 

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PLAYGROUND VANDALISED AGAIN

 

The outdoor multi-gym, only installed in April this year, has been seriously vandalised for the second time.

 

Information panels for the four pieces of equipment were destroyed in July and finally replaced on Wednesday 30th November, at a cost of £1300. Two days later most of the panels were smashed again. The panels are advertised as virtually unbreakable so a great deal of force and effort has been used in order to do this. We have reported the matter top police who are treating it as criminal damage.

 

It is unlikely that the panels will be replaced again.

 

 

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CALLING THE POLICE? .... THERE'S A NEW NUMBER

 

On  4 November 2011, 101 became the new number to contact South Yorkshire Police for NON-EMERGENCY INCIDENTS AND GENERAL ENQUIRIES. This replaces the previous non-emergency number 0114 2202020

 

 

 

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WINTER ADVICE

 

It was about this time last year that everything started to turn white and then stayed white for several weeks.

 

Should it happen again, this site will publish daily bulletins on what is open and closed in the area as well as up to date information on school closures, bus services, health centre services and anything else important.

 

Rotherham Borough Council has also asked us to publicise the advice page from the governments "Get Ready For Winter" website. This can be viewed by clicking the link below

 

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/Features/DG_WP199639

 

 

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CRIME FIGURES FOR OCTOBER

 

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA, 8th NOVEMBER 7pm, VILLAGE HALL

 

 

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DELAYS

 

Two items recently announced in The Hart have been delayed. These are the repairs to the outdoor gym at Woodall Lane Play Area - now scheduled to be completed by end of October, and installation of a gate at the entrance to Winney Hill recreation field, which will also be completed in October. 

 

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CRIME FIGURES FOR SEPTEMBER 2011

 

 

 

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUESDAY 11th OCTOBER, 7pm VILLAGE HALL

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 13th September 2011

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 RFO’s report

8.         To monitor the budget against income and expenditure

9.         To verify bank reconciliation to 30th September

10.       To approve the External Audit report for 2010/11

11.       To approve purchase of a wreath for Remembrance Sunday

12.       To consider requests for financial assistance

13.       To approve accounts for payment

14.       To consider risk assessment matters

15.       To note any correspondence

16.       To receive reports of September / October external meetings

17.       To receive information on external meetings arranged for October / November

 

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 matters relating to footpaths and bridleways

20.       To consider RMBC withdrawal of grounds maintenance services

21.       To consider other grounds maintenance matters

22.       To approve arrangements for provision of Christmas trees in 2011

23.       To approve proposals regarding use of the Community Payback Scheme

24.       To receive an update on public transport services in the Parish

25.       To consider matters related to broadband provision in the Parish

26.       To consider arrangements for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

27.       To consider matters relating to Harthill Leisure Centre

28.       To consider matters relating to the Woodall Lane play area

29.       To consider matters related to The Tom Wakefield Way

30.       To consider employment matters

31.       Individual Councillor Reports

 

 

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YOUTH CLUB REOPENED

 

 

 

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AUGUST CRIME FIGURES

 

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUESDAY 13th SEPTEMBER

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

 

 

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LITTER PICK BY WELCOME BREAK STAFF

 

Many thanks to Andy Jagger and his staff from Welcome Break, Woodall Services, who completed a three hour litter pick in Harthill and Woodall on 1 August. Not only are our villages tidier as a result but they also raised money for Children In Need in the process. Well done! 

 

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JULY CRIME FIGURES

 

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUESDAY 9th AUGUST

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 12th July 2011

 

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NEW BUS SERVICE 27

 

From Sunday 24 July 2011, a new bus route, the 27, will run between Harthill and Rotherham Interchange. The route will be operated by First and will involve a direct, no change service to Kiveton Park including the medical centre.

 

The timetable can be found on the South Yorkshire Travel website .

 

http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetablefinder.aspx

 

Please search on route no 27

 

 

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MORE VANDALISM

 

Following on from last week's demolition of the information panels for the fitness equipment, we have now had dozens (if not hundreds) of bottles smashed over all parts of the playground and also the car park. The playground is therefore closed until further notice and any user does so at their own risk.

 

There are signs (below) displayed at the play area. It is very sad to see things like this in Harthill. Once again, if you have any information about this please phone the police on 01142 20 20 20 or contact the Clerk or a member of the Parish Council

 

 

 

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NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT VANDALISED

 

The new fitness equipment, recently installed at the Woodall Lane play area has been quite significantly vandalised. The actual equipment itself is very heavy duty and is OK, but the information boards accompanying the equipment have been smashed to pieces. It is already known that two local children have suffered injuries as a direct result of the damage done.

 

The damage was clearly done with a heavy object such as a brick or a hammer. It must have taken a while and caused a lot of noise. The bulk of the vandalism occurred on the evening of Friday 8th July. Did anybody see or hear anything? If so, police contact the police on 01142 20 20 20 or you can make an anonymous report to a Parish Councillor or the Clerk.

 

The Parish Council has reported this matter to the police and is taking this very seriously. Should the culprits be apprehended we will prosecute and pursue the maximum punishment possible.

 

Please help to keep Harthill free of this kind of mindless behaviour. If you know anything about this incident, please report it.

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA – JUNE 12th 2011

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 14th June 2011

3.         To identify any agenda items from which the press and public should be excluded due to the confidential nature of 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 Tuesday 5th June

8.         To verify bank reconciliation to 30th June

9.         To consider requests for financial assistance

10.       To approve accounts for payment

11.       To consider risk assessment matters

12.       To note any correspondence

13.       To consider allotment matters

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 relating to Harthill Youth Club

18.       To consider a response to RMBC withdrawal of grounds maintenance services

19.       To consider other grounds maintenance matters

20.       To consider action relating to public transport services in Harthill and Woodall

21.       To consider matters relating to footpaths and bridleways

22.       To consider action over a vacancy for a governor at Harthill school

23.       To consider matters related to Woodall Services

24.       To consider matters related to Harthill Leisure Centre

25.       To approve proposed action on access to Winney Hill recreation field

26.       To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area

27.       To receive a report on the joint meeting re the former UNSCO site

28.       To receive an update on maintenance on The Tom Wakefield Way

29.       Individual Councillor Reports

 

 

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CRIME FIGURES APRIL to JUNE 2011

 

 

Harthill

 

1 x criminal damage to other buildings.

1 x theft from motor vehicle.

1 x burglary in building other than dwelling.

1 x common assault, detected.

1 x attempted murder, detected.

1 x theft in a dwelling.

1 x burglary in a dwelling-attempted.

1 x possess cannabis, detected.

1 x theft of motor vehicle.

 

Woodall

 

All crimes at Woodall Services

 

3 x making off without payment.

1 x theft from shops.

5 x miscellaneous theft.

3 x criminal damage to motor vehicles.

1 x theft of motor vehicle.

1 x theft from motor vehicle.

1 x fraud.

 

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AGENDA FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 14 JUNE

 

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 17th May 2011

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 RFO’s report

8.         To monitor the budget against income and expenditure

9.         To verify bank reconciliation to 31st May

10.       To receive the report of the internal auditor for 2010/11

11.       To approve the 2010/11 Statement of Accounts

12.       To approve the 2010/11 Statement of Assurance

13.       To approve the 2010/11 Statement of Variation

14.       To approve and adopt the Annual Report for 2010/11

15.       To consider requests for financial assistance

16.       To approve accounts for payment

17.       To consider risk assessment matters

18.       To note any correspondence

19.       To receive reports of May/June external meetings

20.       To receive information on external meetings arranged for June/July

 

Comments or questions from members of the public (15 minutes will be allowed)

 

21.       To consider matters relating to the Village Hall

22.       To consider matters relating to Harthill Youth Club

23.       To consider grounds maintenance matters

24.       To consider a response to the Dept. Of Communities and Local Govt. consultation on planning

25.       To receive an update on the holiday play scheme in Harthill during summer 2011

26.       To consider matters relating to footpaths and bridleways

27.       To consider action regarding the Winney Hill recreation field

28.       To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area

29.       To consider arrangements for the summer issue of The Hart

30.       Individual Councillor Reports

 

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SPRING 2011 EDITION OF "THE HART" NOW ONLINE

 

The Spring 2011 edition of The Hart can be viewed HERE

 

 

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YOUTH CLUB TO CLOSE

 

Due to a cut in the Rotherham Council Youth Service budget at the end of June there will no longer be a youth club in Harthill.

 

At the moment the Parish Council is negotiating with RMBC for one of their mobile Youth Clubs to attend one day a week from the end of June through the summer. Whilst that is operating we hope to explore the possibilities of a club mainly staffed by volunteers. RMBC would pay for any CRB checks and if a volunteer wished to undergo training towards an NVQ they could arrange that too. However we would still need a fully qualified person to take overall control of the club. Is that you?

 

RMBC has promised all the help they can except of course financial!! As services are gradually being eroded there are many we cannot do for ourselves but maybe, just maybe, this is one we can. The youth club members themselves have already made a coherent and impassioned appeal to the powers that be but it seems that the decision has been made. We could, with voluntary help, become the envy of other Parishes and revive the club to how it used to be, vibrant and thriving.

 

Anyone who feels they have something to offer please contact the clerk or any Parish Councillor.

 

 

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FEBRUARY CRIME FIGURES

 

 

Harthill

 

7/2 Interference with motor vehicle Carver Close.

18/2 Theft Doctor Lane.

 

Woodall (all at services)

 

4 x Theft from motor vehicle.

3 x Miscellaneous theft.

2 x Interference with motor vehicle.

1 x Miscellaneous theft.

 

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUESDAY 8 MARCH

 

 

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 8th February 2011

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 risk assessment matters

8.         To receive the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on 1 March 2011

9.         To verify bank reconciliation to 28th February 2011

10.       To approve the Financial Risk Assessment (as recommended by the Finance Committee)

11.       To approve the Parish Council Asset Register (as recommended by the Finance Committee)

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 receive the minutes of the Allotments Committee meeting held on 15th February 2011

16.       To note any correspondence

17.       To receive reports of February / March external meetings

18.       To receive information on external meetings arranged for March / April

 

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 considers proposals for illumination of village signs

22.       To approve purchase of a Parish Council copy of Microsoft Office

23.       To consider matters related to Parish footpaths and bridleways

24.       To consider quotations for the maintenance of the bowling green

25.       To consider matters relating to Harthill Leisure Centre

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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JANUARY CRIME FIGURES

 

 

Harthill

 

 

1. Packman Lane, burglary in building not dwelling - 6-7 Jan

2. Firvale, theft of motor vehicle - 1st Jan

 

 

 

Woodall Village: None

 

 

Woodall Services

 

 

1. Theft from motor vehicle x 6

2. Theft x 2

3. Possession of class B drug with intent to supply (Detected) x 1

4. Interference with motor vehicle x 2

5. Making off without payment (Detected) x 1

6. Assault x 1

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUESDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2011, 7PM AT THE VILLAGE HALL

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 10th January 2011

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 RFO’s report

8.         To monitor the budget against income and expenditure

9.         To verify bank reconciliation to 31st January 2011

10.       To approve the Parish Council Financial Risk Assessment

11.       To approve arrangements for internal audit   

12.       To approve renewal of membership of Yorkshire Local Councils Associations (YLCA)

13.       To approve renewal of the Council’s membership of Rural Action Yorkshire

14.       To consider reinvestment of a Cooperative Bank Guaranteed Investment Bond

15.       To consider requests for financial assistance

16.       To approve accounts for payment

17.       To note any correspondence

18.       To consider RMBC training programmes for Parish Councillors

19.       To receive reports of January / February external meetings

20.       To receive information on external meetings arranged for February / March

 

Comments or questions from members of the public (15 minutes will be allowed)

 

21.       To approve the lease between the Parish Council and Harthill Village Hall Ltd.

22.       To consider other matters relating to the Village Hall

23.       To consider grounds maintenance matters

24.       To consider matters related to Parish footpaths and bridleways

25.       To consider proposals for an Easter holiday play scheme in Harthill

26.       To consider matters relating to Harthill Leisure Centre

27.       To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area

28.       To consider matters related to the UNSCO site

29.       To consider matters related to Parish Council land

30.       Individual Councillor Reports

 

 

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CRIME FIGURES FOR DECEMBER 2010

 

Harthill

 

1 x theft from vehicle 29/12 Doctor Lane.

 

Woodall Village

 

None

 

Woodall Services

 

1 x Criminal damage to motor vehicle

2 x Making off without payment.

3 x Theft offences.

1 x Sexual assault on a female ( Detected ).

1 x Theft from motor vehicle.

 

 

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THE HART - WINTER 2011

 

Issue 27 of The Hart can be viewed HERE

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUESDAY 11th JANUARY 2011, 7PM AT THE VILLAGE HALL

 

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 14th December 2011

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 4 January

8.         To verify bank reconciliation to 31st December 2010

9.         To consider requests for financial assistance

10.       To consider budget provision for 2011-12

11.       To approve renewal of the Clerk’s membership of SLCC

12.       To approve accounts for payment

13.       To note any correspondence

14.       To consider allotment matters

15.       To receive reports of December / January external meetings

16.       To receive information on external meetings arranged for January / February

 

Comments or questions from members of the public (15 minutes will be allowed)

 

17.       To receive an update on the lease between the Parish Council and Harthill Village Hall Ltd.

18.       To consider matters relating to the Village Hall

19.       To consider grounds maintenance matters

20.       To consider matters related to Parish footpaths and bridleways

21.       To consider RMBC’s response on the recent weather crisis

22.       To consider matters relating to Harthill Leisure Centre

23.       To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area

24.       To receive an update on North Farm

25.       To consider arrangements for the winter edition of The Hart

26.       Individual Councillor Reports

 

 

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GRIT

 

 

The Parish Council took a decision at the meeting last Tuesday to purchase a further supply of grit / rock salt for the green grit bins which are situated at Northlands, Crescent and Serlby Lane. A metric tonne has been ordered and will be delivered early next week.

 

 

The grit in the green bins, as is the case with the RMBC yellow bins, is ONLY for use on roads and pavements in the vicinity of the bin. It is NOT for gritting private paths or driveways. The Parish Council does not get any grit supplies from RMBC. It has to buy it at commercial prices and it is very expensive.  

 

 

RMBC yellow grit bins have recently been filled up. The Parish Council green bins will be filled by Wednesday 22nd December.

 

 

Please help us to preserve supplies by using the grit sensibly and not taking it home!

 

 

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NOVEMBER CRIME FIGURES

 

 

 

HARTHILL

 

 

1.  Miscellaneous theft, Union St, 4/11/2010.

2.  Burglary in a dwelling, Carver Close, 26/11/2010. 

 

 

 

WOODALL

 

 

1.  Burglary other than in a dwelling, Walseker Lane, 8/11/2010.

2.  Burglary in a building other than a dwelling Walseker Lane, 21 - 24/11/2010.

 

 

 

WOODALL SERVICES

 

 

1. Making off without payment (x3), 3/11/2010

2. Miscellaneous theft (x2), 8/11/2010 and 14/11/2010.

3. Possess drugs with intent to supply, 24/11/2010 (detected)

4. Burglary in a building other than a dwelling.          

 

 

 

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WOODALL CHRISTMAS TREE

 

By popular request, the Carnival Society and Parish Council have put up a Christmas tree in Woodall for the first time. Lights will be on between 3pm and midnight each day. Many thanks to Mr & Mrs Holmes for hosting the tree.

 

 

The Woodall Christmas tree with hardy volunteers John Gunby and Alan Newby

 

 

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WELL DRESSING CANCELLED

 

Due to poor conditions on Doctor Lane / Union Street the Well Dressing scheduled for Saturday 11th December has unfortunately been cancelled.

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY - 14th DECEMBER

 

No surgery will be held on Tuesday December 14th. If anyone was intending to come to the surgery please telephone your query to the Clerk on 01246 434908, or to one of the Parish Councillors - phone numbers are here.

 

Surgeries will resume in January.

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA FOR TUESDAY 14th DECEMBER - 7PM AT THE VILLAGE HALL

 

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 9th November 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 risk assessment matters

8.         To receive the RFO’s report

9.         To monitor the budget against income and expenditure

10.       To verify bank reconciliation to 30th November 2010

11.       To consider requests for financial assistance

12.       To retrospectively approve an emergency payment which exceeded the Clerk’s delegated authority

13.       To approve accounts for payment

14.       To note any correspondence

15.       To receive the minutes of the Allotments Committee meeting held on 16th November

16.       To receive reports of November / December external meetings

17.       To receive information on external meetings arranged for December / January

 

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 related to the Leisure Centre

21.       To review the Parish Council’s response to the recent weather crisis

22.       To consider issues to be raised with RMBC and other agencies due to the recent weather crisis

23.       To review the Parish Council’s policy on additional winter grit provision

24.       To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area

25.       To consider employment matters

26.       Individual Councillor Reports

 

 

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SNOW - THURSDAY 9th DECEMBER

 

Nothing to report this morning so far. Previous links to South Yorkshire Travel and RMBC still apply.

 

 

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SNOW - WEDNESDAY 8th DECEMBER - UPDATE

 

Woodall has had a black bin collection today. Harthill should be done tomorrow but there are no guarantees. Advice from RMBC is that black bins only should be put out daily until they are collected. Please leave your bin in an accessible place. There will be no green bin collections until further notice. Black bins will be collected on a weekly basis for the time being.

 

Rumours have been spreading about non delivery of post. None of these are true. Because of the unprecedented weather and resulting conditions there is a huge backlog at the sorting office and the Post Office staff are endeavouring to get it delivered as soon as possible. Post deliverers have been working in Harthill yesterday and today. 

If you are waiting for an urgent delivery you may be able to collect it from the sorting office - please ring Dinnington Delivery Office on 01909 568077 for further advice.

 

Parish Council grit (in the green bins) has now gone and won't be replaced in the near future.

The new green grit bins have been in use for only 3 weeks and almost a ton of grit has been used during that time. The grit was intended for use AT THE SITE and the signage on the bins clearly stated that. However, some people have clearly helped themselves to it for home use, including someone using a wheelbarrow to take it away. Even the shovels supplied with the bins have been stolen. This is very disappointing at a time when most people in the village have been very helpful and supportive to each other.

A decision on the future of the bins will be taken at the Parish Council meeting next Tuesday. In the meantime we will purchase more grit and spread it on roads and pavements as intended, within the limited manpower resources we have. 

 

 

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SNOW - WEDNESDAY 8th DECEMBER

 

Further work by RMBC on the Woodall to High Moor road has made it more accessible but conditions are still treacherous. Continuing sub zero temperatures mean that all roads are still very icy.

 

There are no known closures or services / shops affected within Harthill 

 

Bus services should also continue to improve  although won't be able to keep to timetable. Information can be found on the South Yorkshire Travel website here:-

 

http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/News/Changes+and+Disruptions.htm

 

Rotherham Borough Council's adverse weather website can be accessed here

 

http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/adverseweather

 

Wednesday night's Modern Jive at the Village Hall is once again cancelled due to the weather 

 

IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO NEEDS HOME DELIVERY OF BASIC ITEMS PLEASE RING 01246 434908, 01909 772727 or 01909 771965

 

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SNOW - TUESDAY 7th DECEMBER

 

Once again severe conditions are affecting most things in Harthill and Woodall with sub-zero temperatures set to continue for some time. Road conditions are still treacherous with the road from Woodall to High Moor the worst affected. It will be a while before things return to normal but there are signs of improvement.

 

Harthill surgery is open on Tuesday but may be later than usual. Kiveton surgery is more or less back to full strength

 

It looks as though there may be some buses running today. Its impossible to say what will be running and at what time. Information can be found on the South Yorkshire Travel website here:-

 

http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/News/Changes+and+Disruptions.htm

 

The village school is open on Tuesday and operating as normally as possible. Most staff and pupils are getting in OK

Wales school buses from Harthill should run at around 9.20am

 

Supplies to the Coop seem to be getting through OK. All shops and pubs are open as far as is known.

 

Rotherham Borough Council's adverse weather website can be accessed here

 

http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/adverseweather

 

Wednesday night's Modern Jive at the Village Hall is once again cancelled due to the weather 

 

IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO NEEDS HOME DELIVERY OF BASIC ITEMS PLEASE RING 01246 434908, 01909 772727 or 01909 771965

 

 

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SNOW - MONDAY 6th DECEMBER

 

Village school is open - no severe problems reported in getting in to the village. The main problems are being caused by vehicles dropping children off. IF YOU CAN WALK TO THE SCHOOL PLEASE DO SO.

 

Wales school is also open but as of 9am buses to take Harthill children there have not yet arrived.

 

Once again there appears to be no public transport bus service to Harthill or Woodall today. Further information is being sought.

 

Access to Harthill is best via Hard Lane. The Derbyshire entrances / exits are in very poor condition

 

Harthill surgery is open as normal

 

Shops and pubs are open as normal as far as known.

 

IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO NEEDS HOME DELIVERY OF BASIC ITEMS PLEASE RING 01246 434908, 01909 772727 or 01909 771965

 

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SNOW - SATURDAY 4th DECEMBER - UPDATE

Church services at All Hallows Harthill and St Peters Thorpe Salvin have been cancelled on Sunday 5th December

 

It was good to see some Harthill people at Morrisons Halfway this afternoon - hopefully an indication that its becoming easier to travel

 

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SNOW - SATURDAY 4th DECEMBER

 

Rotherham Borough Council gritted the main roads in Harthill on Friday evening and further gritting is expected on Saturday. Roads are still treacherous so extreme care needs to be taken. It is likely to remain like this for some days yet.

 

RMBC are working on Hard Lane (Saturday) to make it more accessible.

 

There is still no bus service to or from Harthill. We hope to have further information on this on Monday.

 

The Coop is currently well stocked except for bread which is expected later today.

 

The bakery is open until 2pm on Saturday and is making a lot of bread

 

The butchers is open until 2pm on Saturday and is well stocked

 

The greengrocer is open normally but stocks are becoming more limited.

 

Post Office is open as normal and is stocked daily. Bread and milk are running out very quickly though

 

The Beehive and Bluebell are open as normal

 

IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO NEEDS HOME DELIVERY OF BASIC ITEMS PLEASE RING 01246 434908, 01909 772727 or 01909 771965

 

 

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SNOW - FRIDAY 3rd DECEMBER - UPDATE

 

The Coop supply lorry has finally got through and the shop is now reasonably well stocked as of 2pm Friday

 

 

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SNOW - FRIDAY 3rd DECEMBER - UPDATE

 

There is a large supply of milk at the Coop as from 11.30 am. Bread and other foods should get through to Harthill later today.

 

In the meantime, the Parish Council has obtained a bread supply from Sainsburys Worksop. If you know anyone who needs to have bread and milk delivered to their home please ring 01246 434908 / 01909 772727 or 01909 773942

 

Dowcarr Lane and Walseker Lane are being snow-ploughed this afternoon.

 

 

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SNOW - FRIDAY 3rd DECEMBER

 

Many of the roads have been ploughed overnight. Unfortunately no gritting was done by RMBC because of the inefectiveness of rock salt in extremely low temperatures. Great care needs to be taken if driving - it may look a lot easier but probably isn't. Further areas will be ploughed today.

 

A full delivery is expected to the Coop today. If it gets through then the shop will be fully stocked. If it doesn't we'll be making strong representations to the Co-op HO about getting a smaller vehicle to supply to Harthill. The expected milk referred to in the previous entry unfortunately didn't materialise. We should know more by about 11am.

 

The surgery will be open this morning from around 10am

 

Butchers, bakery and greengrocer are open. Bakery only expected to be open this morning.

 

Post Office / shop open as normal.

 

Pubs open as normal.

 

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SNOW - THURSDAY 2nd DECEMBER UPDATE

 

The Parish Council has organised a snow plough (thanks to John Wilks of Loscar Farm!) which will be operating in the village tonight and tomorrow. RMBC will be gritting the main roads overnight.

 

We have also managed to organise volunteers to transport Harthill Coop stock which has been stuck at Kiveton Park. The first bread in 3 days has arrived this evening. Milk should be in stock from early tomorrow morning. Other volunteers with 4x4 vehicles are needed. Please ring the Parish Council if you can help - Les Wheatley on 01246 434908 / 0777 3782246, Joy Pattison on 01909 772727 or Ian Lloyd on 01909 773942.

 

We are hoping to organise an on foot delivery service tomorrow - many elderly and infirm residents can't make it to the shops in this weather. If you can help with this, please ring one of the above.

 

Many thanks to everyone who has helped out so far.

 

 

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PLEASE CHECK ON NEIGHBOURS

 

During the severe weather please look in on your neighbours especially if they are elderly or infirm and find out if they need anything. If you can get to a supermarket please do shopping for others

 

If you have difficulties in accessing RMBC or NHS services, please ring the Parish Council which may be able to help with this. Contact Les Wheatley on 01246 434908 / 0777 3782246, Joy Pattison on 01909 772727 or Ian Lloyd on 01909 773942.

 

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SNOW - WHAT'S OPEN IN HARTHILL? (THURS 2nd DEC)

 

More snow overnight so the situation has not really improved. 

 

Doctor Say is attending Harthill surgery on Thursday morning to deal with emergencies. Someone will also be available to handle prescription requests. District nurses are getting out but are subject to severe delays. The Kiveton surgery is open but operating a skeleton service. Please ring 01909 770213 for further information.

 

Only the Coop and butchers are open in the precinct. The Coop is open from 7am until 10pm as normal and they are hopeful that new supplies of bread and milk will arrive today although this is not guaranteed. Kiveton Coop has milk and bread in stock (as of 9am!)

 

The Post Office and shop will be open as normal for now but may close early depending on conditions

 

The school is once again closed and no buses are running

 

The Blue Bell and Beehive will both be open from 12 on Thursday

 

The Travellers Rest at High Moor is open from 12 - 2

 

Harthill Morris practice for Thursday evening has been cancelled

 

 

WE WILL TRY TO KEEP THIS INFORMATION UPDATED AS THE WEEK GOES ON. PLEASE RING 01246 434908 / 0777 3782246 IF YOU HAVE ANY NEW INFORMATION OR WISH TO ADD ANYTHING

 

 

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SNOW - WHAT'S OPEN IN HARTHILL? (WED 1st DEC)

 

Obviously we've had a large amount of snow in Harthill and Woodall and all services are being affected to a greater or lesser extent.

 

 

Serlby Lane from The Downings 1 December 2010: Photo by Ian Lloyd

 

 

Harthill Surgery is closed but a doctor has been in attendence to deal with emergencies. Kiveton Surgery is operating a skeleton service. Please ring 01909 770213 for further information.

 

The village school is closed on Wednesday

 

There are no buses running to or from Harthill on Wednesday.

 

One lane of the M1 is open in either direction (if you can get to the M1!)

 

At the precinct the Co-op is open until 10pm on Wednesday. The butchers is also open and should remain open into the afternoon. All other precinct shops are closed.

 

The Post Office shop has been open all day so far. The Post Office itself will be open from lunchtime on Wednesday.

 

Both village pubs - The Beehive and The Blue Bell are open. The Blue Bell doesn't normally open until 5pm but will be open all day Wednesday. The Beehive is serving food as normal.

 

Tanimara is open until 5pm Wednesday (as normal)

 

Razors the hairdressers is closed on Wednesday

 

Modern Jive at the Village Hall is cancelled on Wednesday 

 

The Christmas Tree Festival which was scheduled this weekend at All Hallows Church has been cancelled

 

WE WILL TRY TO KEEP THIS INFORMATION UPDATED AS THE WEEK GOES ON. PLEASE RING 01246 434908 / 0777 3782246 IF YOU HAVE ANY NEW INFORMATION OR WISH TO ADD ANYTHING

 

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NEW GRIT BINS

 

The Parish Council has purchased three additional grit bins and a supply of rock salt for use in areas of Harthill which aren't covered by the usual RMBC service.

 

The new bins are GREEN and are located at:-

 

Junction of Winney Hill / Crescent

Junction of Hard Lane / Northlands

Lower part of Serlby Lane

 

The normal RMBC service will continue in the usual way

 

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CRIME FIGURES FOR OCTOBER

 

Harthill

Criminal damage to motor vehicle, Doctor Lane, 19/10/10

Other theft, Union St, 29/10/10

 

Woodall

None

 

Woodall Services

Theft from motor vehicle 2/10/10 and 15/10/10.

Theft from automated machine 3/10/10.

Other miscellaneous thefts, 5/10/10, 14/10/10 and 28/10/10.

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUESDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2010

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 12th October 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 risk assessment matters

8.         To receive a report the RFO’s report

9.         To monitor the budget against income and expenditure

10.       To verify bank reconciliation to 31st October 2010

11.       To consider reinvestment of a Cooperative Bank Guaranteed Investment Bond

12.       To consider requests for financial assistance

13.       To consider budget provision for 2011-12

14.       To approve renewal of membership of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England

15.       To approve accounts for payment

16.       To note any correspondence

17.       To consider allotment matters

18.       To receive reports of October / November external meetings

19.       To receive information on external meetings arranged for November / December

 

Comments or questions from members of the public (15 minutes will be allowed)

 

20.       To approve the lease between the Parish Council and Harthill Village Hall Ltd.

21.       To consider matters relating to the Village Hall

22.       To approve arrangements for provision of Christmas trees in 2010

23.       To consider grounds maintenance matters

24.       To consider matters related to Parish footpaths and bridleways

25.       To approve proposals regarding use of Groundwork (Creswell) services

26.       To approve proposals regarding use of the Community Payback scheme

27.       To consider matters relating to Harthill Leisure Centre

28.       To receive an update on training related to the Power of Wellbeing

29.       To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area

30.       To receive an update on North Farm

31.       To consider matters related to The Tom Wakefield Way

32.       Individual Councillor Reports

 

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

 

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PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY - TUESDAY NOVEMBER 9th

 

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 9th November, 6.15 - 7pm at the Village Hall 

 

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BOWLING GREEN SAVED!

 

Following an excellent turnout at the two bowling green open days in September which led to 18 new members being recruited, the Parish Council has voted to continue to support the green.

 

We now have a fluorishing club which is avidly looking forward to next season.

 

Many thanks to all who have shown their support

 

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BAKERY COMPETITION WINNER

 

The winner of the bakery competition advertised on the website and in The Hart was Ann Barton of Carver Close, Harthill. Ann wins a £15 voucher for the bakery 

 

The draw was made by Hayley Gallimore of the Worksop Guardian at the Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 12 October

 

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CRIME FIGURES FOR SEPTEMBER

 

Harthill:

 

1 x Criminal Damage (Other, not buildings), Thorpe Road, 4/9/10

1 x Theft of Motor Vehicle, Union St, 6/9/10

 

 

 

Woodall: (All at Woodall Services)

 

3 x Making off without payment, 10/9, 11/9 and 26/9/10.

1 x Miscellaneous theft, 13/9/10

1 x Theft from Motor vehicle, 18/9/10

1 x Common assault (Detected), 16/9/10

 

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PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA - TUESDAY 12TH OCTOBER

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 14th September 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 the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on 5 October

8.         To consider requests for financial assistance

9.         To approve the External Audit report for 2009/10

10.       To receive a half year income and expenditure report

11.       To consider budget provision for 2011-12

12.       To approve purchase of a wreath for Remembrance Sunday

13.       To consider renewal of the subscription to the NALC Direct Information Service

14.       To approve accounts for payment

15.       To note any correspondence

16.       To consider allotment matters

17.       To receive reports of September / October external meetings

18.       To receive information on external meetings arranged for October / November

 

Comments or questions from members of the public (15 minutes will be allowed)

 

19.       To consider lease conditions between the Council and Harthill Village Hall Ltd.

20.       To consider other matters relating to the Village Hall

21.       To consider arrangements for provision of Christmas trees in 2010

22.       To consider grounds maintenance matters

23.       To consider matters related to Parish footpaths and bridleways

24.       To consider proposals regarding use of Groundwork (Creswell) services

25.       To consider proposals regarding use of the Community Payback scheme

26.       To consider matters relating to Harthill Leisure Centre

27.       To receive information on training related to the Power of Wellbeing

28.       To receive an update on the M1 J30-31 hard shoulder scheme

29.       To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area

30.       To consider matters related to The Tom Wakefield Way

31.       To consider employment matters

32.       Individual Councillor Reports

 

 

 

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

 

 

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PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY - TUESDAY OCTOBER 12th

 

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 12th October, 6.15 - 7pm at the Village Hall 

 

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HARTHILL WIND TURBINES

 

  The new turbines are now operational on Loscar after a few weeks delay.

 

  What do you think of them?  Do they create any noise/interfere with TV reception/have any strobing effects?

 

  Let the Parish Council know your views. E-mail the Parish Clerk on les.wheatley@btinternet.com or phone 01246 434 908

 

 

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SAVE OUR BOWLING GREEN!

 

Why? What’s the problem? Subsidence? Lawn Blight? Moles?

 

 

No. None of these. It is in excellent condition and is one of the best in South Yorkshire.

 

 

The simple problem is that very few people are playing on it - down to seven at the last count. This means that it’s very expensive and uneconomical to run. Maintenance of the bowling green costs £4,000 per year which is nearly 10% of the entire Parish Council budget.

 

 

The bowling green will close permanently at the end of this season unless we can form a new club with enough members to make its continuance worthwhile. To give this the maximum chance of success, the Leisure Centre and the Parish Council have organised two open days on:-

 

 

Saturday 11th September (10am until 2pm)

Saturday 18th September (2pm until 6pm)

 

 

If you’ve ever wanted to try the game then now is the time to do it. Come along on one of the days, play for free, and receive free coaching from the British National Crown Green Bowling Coach, Alan Tizzard. Equipment will be provided.

 

 

We want to form a new club and need a minimum of 25 people to make it viable. If we are able to form the club, anyone who joins before the end of September will get next year’s season ticket, and unlimited bowling, for just £40 (one third off the usual price) AND the remainder of this season free. Further discounts are available for juniors (under 16) or family membership. Juniors must be supervised.

 

 

It’s the last roll of the jack for the green. So if you want to keep it, then come along and support it! Men, women, old, young. All are welcome.

 

 

"THE HART" NOW ONLINE

 

The latest issue of "The Hart" - No. 26 (Autumn 2010) can be viewed here 

 

 

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COMPETITION

 

The Parish Council has acquired vouchers to the value of £15 to be spent at Harthill’s excellent bakery.

 

 

To be in with a chance of winning the vouchers simply write to or e-mail the Clerk giving your name, address and telephone number. Or contact a Parish Councillor. If sending an e-mail please use the subject line “Bakery”. Only residents of Harthill and Woodall are eligible to enter. Only one entry per household.

 

 

Entries will be put in the hat and the winner drawn at the Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 12th October. The winner will be notified the following day.

 

 

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HARTHILL'S NEW WIND TURBINES ERECTED

 

The new turbines on Loscar have now been erected. They will be commissioned in the next few weeks and are scheduled

to come on stream by early September. They were lifted into place using a giant crane and were complete in only a few days.

Little or no damage has been caused by bringing these huge installations along the lanes from the A619 Chesterfield Road.

 

 

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CRIME FIGURES JULY 2010

 

Harthill:

 

1.  Burglary in a dwelling, Pryor Mede, 19/7.

2.  Miscellaneous theft, Packman Lane, 19/7.

3.  Criminal damage (other property not buildings) Winney Hill, 29/7

 

 

Woodall Village:

 

None

 

 

Woodall Services:

 

1.  Theft from motor vehicle 12/7.

2.  Criminal damage x 2 2/7 and 9/7.

3.  Miscellaneous theft x 3 12/7, 24/7 (x2) 

 

 

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AGENDA FOR THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - 10 AUGUST, 7PM AT THE VILLAGE HALL

 

1.         To receive any apologies for absence

2.         To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 13th July 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 the RFO’s report.

8.         To monitor the budget against income and expenditure

9.         To verify bank reconciliation to 31st July 2010

10.       To consider reinvestment of Cooperative Bank Guaranteed Investment Bonds

11.       To approve renewal of the annual Leisure Centre insurance premium

12.       To receive an update on the 2009/10 external audit

13.       To consider requests for financial assistance

14.       To approve accounts for payment

15.       To consider risk assessment matters

16.       To consider allotment, garage and wayleave matters  

17.       To note any correspondence

18.       To receive reports of July/August external meetings

19.       To receive information on external meetings arranged for August/September

 

Comments or questions from members of the public (15 minutes will be allowed)

 

20.       To consider matters relating to the Village Hall

21.       To consider matters related to Woodall

22.       To consider grounds maintenance matters

23.       To receive an update on CCTV usage in Harthill

24.       To receive an update on Parish footpaths and bridleways

25.       To receive an update on action relating to the North Farm development

26.       To receive an update on the holiday play scheme in Harthill during summer 2010

27.       To receive an update on M1 noise pollution at Woodall

28        To consider matters relating to Harthill Leisure Centre

29.       To receive an update on the Woodall Lane to Pryor Mede public footpath

30.       To consider matters related to parking at the roundabout

31.       To consider matters related to access problems on Serlby Lane

32.       To consider matters related to the Woodall Lane play area

33.       To consider matters related to The Tom Wakefield Way

34.       Individual Councillor Reports

 

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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.

 

  

 

 

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 28^th 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