Calling all Keyworth residents...
Neighbourhood Plan - Let us know what you think!
Please fill in our questionnaire...
Cllr Linda Abbey addresses the Parish meeting.
About fifty residents attended the Annual Parish Meeting on 30th April, along with Parish, Borough and County Councillors, and participated in a consultation exercise relating to the proposed Neighbourhood Plan which will entail 450 new homes in or around Keyworth by 2026 (click here for further details). If you weren't there on the night, there's still a chance to participate, and we really would like to know what you think about this issue.
- Firstly, please fill in our questionnaire: for a copy, simply click on the link below; alternatively, you can obtain a hard copy from the Council office:
- Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire (MS Word, 87 Kb)
- Completed questionnaires should be sent to the office as soon as possible.
- Secondly, please click on the following link, and take a look at the map, which identifies nine possible sites (the numbered sites) for the new homes:
- SHLAA Map (PDF, 4.8 Mb)
- Alternatively, you can call at the Council office to see a hard copy of the map, but, in any event, please let us have your comments on the pros and cons of the sites, and let us know which two or three sites you think would be most suitable for development.
- Please note that we cannot undertake to acknowledge questionnaires, letters or emails about this issue individually, but we can assure you that your views will be taken into account.
Click here for more about Neighbourhood Planning in general, and Keyworth's Neighbourhood Plan in particular.
Village Hall Car Park Closed 2nd June
The Council has agreed that the Village Hall car park can be closed on Saturday, 2nd June to facilitate activities being arranged to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee (see below). Organisers' posters around the village will give details of alternative parking.
Chairman & vice-chairman re-elected
At the Annual Parish Council meeting on 14th May, Cllrs Tony Grice and Liz Chmara were re-elected as Council chairman and vice-chairman respectively. Also, a number of changes were made with regard to committees and the Council's representatives on local organisations – click here for details of who's who, and who'll be doing what in future.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Three of our Parish Councillors, Gweneth Cane, Liz Chmara and Elaine Fletcher, are organising some events, all taking place on Saturday, 2nd June (10am to 2pm) in or around the Village Hall, to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. These include farmers' market stalls, a display of memorabilia and photographs, and antiques valuations by Charles Hanson, well known for his appearances on television programmes such as 'Bargain Hunt'. Look out for further details in the May edition of the Keyworth News.
We also gather that Churches Together will be inviting people to watch the Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, live from St. Paul's Cathedral, on the large screens at the Methodist Church on 5th June; contact Andi Proffitt (8590442 andi.proffitt@ntlworld.co) for further details.
Hanging Baskets 2012 - red, white and blue
Once again, the Parish Council is arranging for hanging baskets to brighten up the village during the summer months, and, this year, to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, there will be a red-white-and-blue theme. Thanks are due to the various businesses which have agreed to make a contribution towards the cost. There will be eighty baskets in total at various locations around Keyworth, and these will be kept watered throughout June, July and August. Let's hope that we have lots of sunny weather to make the summer scene complete.
Gardening Association to the rescue
Thanks also to Keyworth & District Gardening Association which has agreed to take over the planting up and maintenance of the five barrier flower baskets in the square, and three planting areas at the entrances to the village following the recent disbandment of the Village in Bloom group.
Keyworth War Memorial - Latest
Details of the latest developments can be found on Page 2 .
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.
Have your say on new ward boundaries for Rushcliffe
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) is asking local people for their help in drawing up a new pattern of wards for Rushcliffe Borough Council. Click here for details.
Keyworth Churchyard
Special Expenses on council tax bills
Residents may have noticed a new item, Keyworth Special Expenses, on their council tax bills.
This relates to the amount charged back to Keyworth by Rushcliffe Borough Council in respect of the maintenance of the churchyard in the centre of the village.
Fur further details, turn to Page 2.
Community Award for Doreen Gee
At the Parish Council reception on 23rd March, the Council chairman, Tony Grice, presented Doreen Gee with flowers and a framed Parish Council certificate of merit in recognition of the thirty-seven years she has spent organising coffee mornings and lunches for senior citizens in Keyworth. We are sure that many residents would wish to join us in thanking Doreen for such sterling service to the community. The Council will, in all probability, be inviting nominations for further awards prior to next year's reception.
Keyworth Quiz
And the winners are...
...BGS victorious in 2012 Village Quz
Click here for further details.
Mick White Commemorative Bench
Jenny White and sons with Parish Councillors. Photograph courtesy of Cllr Sheila Kingdom.
Parish Councillors past and present, Council staff and family members were at Wysall Lane Burial Ground on 20th March to to dedicate a bench to the memory of Mick White, the former groundsman who died in November. The bench is inscribed as follows: "In memory of Mick White who lovingly tended the Burial Ground for so many years". Council chairman Tony Grice paid tribute to Mick, commenting that he had done a wonderful job looking after the Burial Ground and various green spaces in Keyworth for more than thirty years, and adding that he was, above all else, "a thoroughly nice chap".
Village Hall News
Toilet Refurbishments given the go ahead
At its meeting on 5th March, the Council gave the go ahead to refurbishment of the ladies' and gents' toilets in the Village Hall. It is not known yet when the work will be carried out.
Click here for more news about the Village Hall.
Want to know more about the Village Hall?
Want to hire the Village Hall?
Click here for information and here for photographs.
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. Click here to report a litter problem online or here to request street cleaning; alternatively, telephone 0115 9819911.
Some other news in brief...
...with links to further information.
Garden waste collections
Rushcliffe Borough Council has asked us to draw its garden waste collection scheme to residents' attention. Click here if you wish to join the scheme or for further details.
Knots in Notts
Celebrate the arrival of the Torch Relay in Notts by pledging to make a positive difference in your community and create a lasting legacy. Click here for details.
Local views sought on number of Councillors for Rushcliffe
Click here for further details.
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.
Previous items
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