Keyworth War Memorial - Latest
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Street Lighting in Keyworth
We have received a number of complaints and queries about changes in street lighting implemented by Notts County Council following the recent consultation (see Page 2 for further details). We did draw attention to the consultation on this website and in the Parish Council newsletter (Keyworth News, November and December editions), and feedback from residents was forwarded on to the County Council. However, with the consultation now closed, we recommend that anyone wishing to comment should contact the County Council(to submit comments online, click here).
We understand that the County Council will be reviewing the situation when the changes have been in effect for six months.
Public asked to back plans to put more officers on the beat
Police chiefs are asking if people in Nottinghamshire would be willing to pay a few pence a week more as part of their council tax to help fund more officers on the county's streets. Click here to further details.
Village Hall News
Centenary Lounge Kitchen Improvements
The Centenary Lounge kitchen has been refurbished, and we hope visitors will agree that the it's now much smarter and more modern than it was before.
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2012/13 Precept - No Increase
Having already decided that there should be no increase in the 2012/13 precept (the amount it claims from Rushcliffe Borough Council to cover its net expenditure) as compared to 2011/12, the Parish Council agreed at its meeting on 16th January that the precept should, in fact, be marginally reduced in line with a reduction in the council tax base for Keyworth. As a result, there should be no increase in the Parish Council element of the council tax in 2012/13.
Mick White - Commemorative Bench
The Council is arranging for a bench at Wysall Lane Burial Ground to commemorate Mick White, the former groundsman who died in November. The bench should be in place by March at the latest, and the inscription reads: "In memory of Mick White who lovingly tended the Burial Ground for so many years"
Keyworth Quiz - Latest News
The draw for the first round has taken place.
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It seemed like a good idea at the time...
In December, the Council took delivery of a Christmas tree, kindly donated by Balfour Beatty, the company which has been working on the A46 improvement scheme. The tree was planted outside the Village Hall, and it was felt that, given a couple of years' growth, it might be sufficiently imposing to serve as the focal point for the Council's annual Christmas celebration, hitherto held in the square. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but, sadly, before the new year had dawned, the tree had been vandalised, and the damage was such that there was little option other than to dispose of it. If the culprits had been out celebrating, we can only hope that they felt some remorse when they woke up the following morning. The Council is not proposing to obtain a replacement tree.
New Homes in Keyworth
Rushcliffe Borough Council's Local Development Framework has stipulated that a minimum 450 new homes will have to be built at Keyworth by 2026. This will mean development in some part of the green belt. As a Neighbourhood Planning frontrunner, the Parish Council will be leading on the production of a neighbourhood plan, taking into account the views of the local community, to help decide the nature of this future growth and where it will take place. A steering group, reporting to the Parish Council, will look at ways to mitigate the effect of any new housing on the village as far as possible.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Arrangement are already in hand for hanging baskets to brighten up the village during the summer months and, in recognition of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, there will be a red, white and blue theme this year. The Council's Amenities advisory committee wrote to local organisations and businesses, enquiring whether they were planning events to celebrate the Jubilee over the extended weekend from June 2nd to June 5th, the idea being that lots of different events might benefit from being co-ordinated. The response suggests that there are, in fact, very few plans in the pipeline, and the committee has decided that there is no need for any further action on its part, although it would like to thank everyone who responded.
Hedge Planting at Burial Ground
Hedge planters at work - we don't envy them in this weather!
A new hawtorn hedge has been planted along the south side of the field next to Wysall Lane Burial Ground, along with replacements for a number of dead trees. The work has been partially funded by a Rushcliffe Borough Council Biodiversity Management Grant.
Litter - Let the Borough Council Know
Following a change of policy by the Borough Council, Keyworth no longer has a dedicated street cleaner, so please let the Borough Council know about any problems with litter, dog fouling, etc.
Click here to submit a report online, or telephone 0115 981 9911.
Some other news in brief...
...with links to further information.
Local views sought on number of Councillors for Rushcliffe
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Nottinghamshire Minerals Consultation
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Police Neighbourhood Priority Survey
Click here for details of Online survey being carried out by Nottinghamshire Police.
The Budget Conversation
Click here for details of County Council Online consultation.
Scrap Metal Petition
Our local beat officer, Howard Shinn, has drawn our attention to an e-petition on the Directgov website. Click here to see the petition.
Keyworth Pharmacies
The Parish Council has been notified that the application in respect of a pharmacy at Keyworth Primary Care Centre on Bunny Lane has been put on hold, for the time being at least.
Turn to Page 2 for further details.
Keyworth Churchyard
Maintenance to be taken over by Borough Council. Turn to Page 2 for further details.
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