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Entries to the Parish Magazine Newsline

December / January Issue

From members of the Parish Council and the Clerk – we send you seasons greetings and a happy and healthy New Year.
 
Parish Questionnaire – as promised the Parish questionnaire is now available – please complete online (www.applebymagnaparishcouncil.co.uk); a copy of the questionnaire has been included with each copy of the Parish Newsline – if you can’t complete online please use the hard copy and drop into the box provided in the Church – there is a prize draw and the winner will receive an afternoon tea hamper.  This is your opportunity to have your say.  Please take the time to complete the questionnaire – it is your opportunity to put your thoughts and ideas to the Council.  We will publish the results in January 2021.
 
We have set up for Terracycle funding, so the public can easily help the environment and improve the local area at the same time, all for free and from the comfort of your own home – please refer:
 
https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/account/sign_up
 
Dog waste – the Parish Council has arranged for a dog warden to patrol the village – the problem of dog waste is a H&S issue and is not acceptable.
 
The Post Card system (we are working with LCC to inform householders that their hedges/trees are causing problems on the walkways and highways) – is working well, if you receive a card, please respond accordingly.
 
HS2 are running virtual workshops - if you would like more information or have any questions on HS2, please contact the County Council HS2 Service Area at HS2@leics.gov.uk
Appleby Allotments –all allotments have been taken, but if you are interested in joining a waiting list please contact Cllr Andy Whitehurst on 07771942153.
The Parish Council is completing an application for Mercia Junction 11 funding towards outdoor gym equipment – watch this space for more news.
The Christmas tree should be displayed in the Parish soon, this will brighten up the environment during these difficult times.
The Parish planters have been re-planted to give some colour during drab winter days.
Please report Highways issues such as blocked drains via https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/road-maintenance/report-a-road-problem
Flood information - > Floods - check out the NWLDC web site via this link:
> https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/flooding
> If floods include sewers - contact Severn Trent on 08007834444
> floods include roads flooding contact LCC on 01163050001
> include main rivers contact Environment Agency on 08459881188
 
If you see or hear of any suspicious or anti-social behaviour, please report to the Police using 101, 0116 2222222 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.  To check on crime reports please view at www.police.uk and put in the postcode you are looking for.  Stay informed and sign up to www.neighbourhoodlink.co.uk – been subject to a crime?  Or want to prevent one – go to www.leics.police.uk/support.  Leics Police is keen to hear your views – www.leics.police.uk/haveyoursay.
 
The Parish Council meeting is on December 3 2020 at 7.30pm via Zoom remote access – if you have any queries to put before Council, please email the Clerk.
 
Parish Council Web Site: www.applebymagnaparishcouncil.co.uk
 
Lindsay Swinfield, Clerk to Council – clerk@apmagpc.com
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