Council News
These are items of concern and interest to our community which the parish council has direct responsibility for.
PLAYING FIELD COVENANT RELAXED
The patient negotiations between the Parochial Church Council and Keyworth’s sporting organisations have paid off. An agreement has been achieved which will allow a certain number of sports fixtures to be staged on the Playing Field on Sundays. There are some legal niceties to address. This is a significant achievement and thanks must go to all parties for the honest way they have brought their minds to bear on a topic of concern to many people in the village. The result is a compromise which recognises the need to preserve some of the tranquillity and informality of this green space and also allow room for organised activities which will benefit many people. More »
VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE
This group holds its second quarterly meeting on 1st of March. It brings together members of the Parish Council and the Village Plan group to explore progress on the implementation of the individual ‘actions’ in the Plan. It is an opportunity to carefully weigh priorities and seek to balance the needs of the few and the many.
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Accountability and transparency are key themes for Parish Councils. Please take the opportunity to come to the Annual Parish Meeting, which will be held on Monday 26 April at 7.30pm in the Centenary Lounge. It is the ideal, informal session to put your queries and concerns to councillors. The meeting will be chaired by the chairman of the Parish Council and is open to all residents.
For one reason or another, the Parish Council must tread a path which, on occasion, may not be to the liking of some. However, our deliberations are done in public for you to listen to and for us to be accountable to you for our actions. If you can’t make this meeting you might like to come to one of our monthly parish council meetings. You’ll find the dates displayed on the parish council website.
SNOW AND ICE – THE REVIEW
Don’t forget to get your comments in to the County Council review of its handling of the snow and ice in January and February. If you’ve got specific views about the need for, and thoughts about sites for, grit bins in Keyworth please email or post them to the Parish Council Office. Your views will be passed on.
HOG ROAST CEILIDH
After the chill start to the year you might be delighted to learn we’re turning up the heat. Following last year’s highly successful event the Parish Council is organising another Hog Roast and dance on 20 March. Tickets, which are expected to sell out fast, will be on sale shortly from either one of your councillors or the Council Office.
Cllr Tim Heeley
On behalf of Keyworth Parish Council « Less
CLUBHOUSE TO BECOME A REALITY
The Football Foundation has awarded £514,460 to Keyworth United Community Football Club for a new clubhouse. The building will contain changing rooms for teams and officials, a large club room and kitchen. Club president Allan Cook said: “This is fantastic news for the football club and the whole community of Keyworth, providing a new facility for people of Keyworth to use.” It’s understood the old buildings will provide another venue for hire in the village. When construction work starts Sundays on Platt Lane ought to be avoided as parking is expected to be cramped while work is carried out. More »
PLAYING FIELD COVENANT
Sports teams, seeking a relaxation of the covenant on the village recreation field, are presenting a new proposal to the Parochial Church Council which will include fewer playing days throughout the year. The issue was to be discussed by the end of January.
SNOW AND ICE – THE REVIEW
The County Council is to review its handling of the snow and ice in January. If you’ve got specific views about the need for, and thoughts about sites for, grit bins in Keyworth please email or post them to the Parish Council Office. Your views will be passed on.
BMX TRAIL GETS CHOPPED
The BMX bike trail off Platt Lane is being removed due to lack of use. Again, if you have any thoughts on this contact the Parish Council Office.
COUNCIL VACANCIES
There are now three vacancies on the Parish Council. If you would like to serve our community and bring your skills and expertise to bear in a thriving and developing village please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council for information about becoming a councillor.
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
We’re giving advanced notice of the Annual Parish Meeting, which will be held on Monday 26 April at 7.30pm in the Centenary Lounge. The session will be chaired by the chairman of the Parish Council and is open to all residents to come along with their questions and queries.
HOG ROAST CEILIDH
Following last year’s highly successful event the Parish Council is organising another Hog Roast and dance on 20 March. Tickets, which are expected to sell out fast, will be on sale shortly from either one of your councillors or the Council Office.
Cllr Tim Heeley
On behalf of Keyworth Parish Council « Less
A Very Happy New Year from the councillors and staff of Keyworth Parish Council
PRECEPT REDUCTION
Keyworth Parish Council will cut its precept for 2010/11 by 1%. It’s a tough decision which takes into account the circumstances that some people are in. However, we still intend to deliver and develop the services we currently provide. We can do this by continuing to provide value for money and by attracting funding from outside sources. In the current year we were awarded two grants from the Nottinghamshire County Council Safer Communities budget: £1000 for the ‘artistic’ graffiti at the skate park; and £1956 for the new security fence [plus extras] at the play area. More »
WYSALL LANE CAR PARK
Work is to commence on the completion of a car park on Council land next to the Burial Ground on Wysall Lane. The entrance way was widened last year and this year a basic ‘country park’ style surface will be laid, sufficient to park twelve vehicles. This is timed to coincide with bringing into use the third section of the Burial Ground which was grassed last year. The new car park will be sufficient to accommodate both users visiting the Burial Ground and those wishing to use our expanding leisure facilities at that end of the village (Keyworth Meadow and Wild Flower Meadow).
WILD FLOWER MEADOW
Work is also to commence on the creation of a wildflower meadow on council land to the west of the Burial Ground. This land was purchased several years ago to provide for the longer term expansion of the Burial Ground. It was obvious, from comments from residents in the parish plan process, that many people wanted more ‘green’ space in the village. This is our attempt to help meet that need for the benefit of all.
THANKS
We would like to thank David Roos and Jodie Elsom for their work on the council as they step down to concentrate on other things. We’re delighted that David will continue his brilliant work with the Britain in Bloom group in the Village. It is they who’ve been planting out the flower boxes and keeping them tended.
Cllr Tim Heeley
On behalf of Keyworth Parish Council « LessWINTER SNAPS
Although the year may be drawing to a close there is no sense in which the ‘civic’ life of our village is winding down, to the contrary. Elsewhere in Keyworth News you will read of a request for images to support the development of a Village Design Statement. Send your pictures, one at a time, to keyworth_vds@btinternet.com . Or, if you haven’t got a digital camera, pop prints into an envelope with your contact details on the reverse and the likes or dislikes and location of the subject and drop them in at the Parish Council Office, (unfortunately we cannot return your photographs). More »
SUMMER CHALLENGE
Have you got what it takes to help run the Keyworth Show? This is one of our social highlights, helping to raise funds for sporting activities in our community. The Show Committee, which make this annual event happen, would like to call on extra volunteers to share the work. They are looking for: a Show secretary – taking minutes and writing letters; Marketing & Publicity – telling everyone about the Show, when it will happen and what will be on; Site management – ghost the present manager and takeover in 2011; Craft fair – help build up the variety of skills; Entertainments – can you bring something new to the Show? If you’re interested call either Howard Marshall (Show chairman) 0115 937 3655 hmarshall70@ntlworld.com or Rachel Quinn (Show secretary) 0115 937 3900 rlq41@btinternet.com
WINTER WARMER
Do you fancy somewhere warm and welcoming to go when shopping in Keyworth? Members from some of ourlocal groups serve tea, coffee and biscuits Monday to Fridaybetween 10.00a.m. and 12 noon in the Centenary Lounge of Keyworth's Village Hall complex on Elm Avenue. If you'd like a change of venue for your 'morning cuppa', call in for a welcome break in very comfortable surroundings and friendly company.Our thanks go to: Mondays - History Society; Tuesdays - Community Concern; Wednesdays - Royal British Legion Ladies Division; Thursdays - Methodist Church/St Mary Parish Church; Fridays - Baptist Church/Community Concern
SPRING FEAST
Following on from the successful Hog Roast held in the Village Hall in January 2009 the parish council will be repeating the event on 20 March 2010. More details and pricing to follow.
THANKS
There was a good turnout at the Armistice service. It was nice to see so many members of the public attending to pay their respects and to hear trombonist Sam Boote fill-in in the bugler’s role.
LIGHTS
Join us on Friday Dec 4th AT 6.30pm as we mark the beginning of the Christmas season in the Village square. This year the lights will be on as you arrive (a technical reason). The Salvation Army Band and Willowbrook Childrens Choir will sing Carols. There will be Mulled Wine, Juice & Mince Pies and Father Christmas is coming too!
BEST WISHES
The Council sends its greeting to everyone in the parish. Please be aware that the Council office will be closed from 24 December and will re-open on 4 January.
Cllr Tim Heeley on behalf of Keyworth Parish Council « Less
With significant housing to be built – along with potential sporting and supporting facilities – The Big Picture is finding out what local people want in their community.
The Big Picture is all about everybody living in Rushcliffe having a big say.
From business people to children, from parents to shoppers, everyone will get the chance to contribute to The Big Picture.
The Big Picture is a call to action for local people to help councillors make crucial and difficult decisions. More »
Population and housing growth have been pinpointed as significant issues – as have the need for new infrastructure and facilities, village sustainability and future community events.
Interactive video kiosks have been launched which will be touring Rushcliffe – visiting local libraries, leisure centres, parish councils, schools and supermarkets as part of The Big Picture, recording views and memories.
These were launched in Bingham Market Place – and immediately caught the public’s imagination. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Deputy Chief Executive says that the kiosks will give everyone the chance to make their contribution. “The interactive video kiosk is a totally different concept about looking at the future - as opposed to a straight forward consultation.
“Now it has been launched we will push on with the campaign and be able to gain some momentum with it.”
A website – www.thebigpicture-rushcliffe.com – has also been launched, showcasing Rushcliffe’s history – and seeks to find out what people want its future to look like.
Opportunities for leisure, transport, libraries, shops, doctors’ surgeries, communities and affordable housing are all part of The Big Picture. « Less
Britain in Bloom
Keyworth has collected several silver awards in this year’s annual competition which is run by the Royal Horticultural Society. Under the inspiring leadership of Councillor David Roos a dedicated team of volunteers and organisation have worked hard to ensure our village looks even better than last year, when the village received a Bronze certificate.
A Silver Gilt award (just short of a Gold) goes to Joyces – the Plumtree Road hairdressers. A Silver was awarded by the judges to Keyworth in the ‘town’ category and a special judges award was also presented to the Keyworth for its well designed and managed town cemetery. Silver awards also went to Crossdale and Keyworth Primary schools for their entries in the School Garden competition. Well done everyone. Let’s go for Gold! More »
Farewell
Doreen Orr is retiring from her position as Council Secretary. She has worked for the Council since June 2001, and she has minuted many a meeting during that time. This was a particularly onerous task until relatively recently, with meetings almost every Monday, and sometimes two or even three meetings the same evening. Despite that, Doreen hardly every missed a meeting and had a virtually 100% attendance record. She has played a big part in making the Council office a friendly and, more often than not, enjoyable place to work in or visit. She will be missed. Taking over her work with Keyworth Diary will be Maggie Roberts.
Dicing with Death
The Highways Agency and Nottinghamshire Police are warning drivers not to dice with death by running red lights at plant crossings for the A46 Newark to Widmerpool improvement. Six traffic light controlled crossings have been set up on local roads along the17-mile route to allow construction traffic safe and efficient access from one part of the site to another where the line of the new A46 is bisected by the public highway. But in recent weeks there have been a growing number of incidents where road users have ignored the crossings and driven through the red lights.
County Council donates two benches
We’re delighted to have received two benches from the County Council which have been located in the new section of the burial ground, looking out towards the west.
Councillor Tim Heeley
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Keyworth has collected a scattering of Silver Awards in this year's Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom Awards.
Having gained a bronze award, at its first attempt in the competition last year, Keyworth collected its first Silver award from the judges in the 'town' category and a special hudges award for its well designed and managed town cemetery.
A silver gilt award goes to Joyces, the Plumtree Road hairdresser in the village. This is a very narrow miss on a gold award! More »
Silver awards also went to Crossdale Drive Primary School and Keyworth Primary and Nursery School for their entries into the School Garden competition.
Councillor David Roos (above), who has pioneered our entries into the competition, helped by an enthusiastic group of volunteers, collected the award certificates at a regional ceremony in Cleethorpes. « Less
County councillor John Cottee (left), and two members of Keyworth's burial ground advisory committee Councillor Chris Kemp and Ken Jackson (seated) were present to receive two new benches donated by Nottinghamshire County Council for use in the burial ground at Keyworth.
PLAYING FIELD COVENANT
The Parish Council has hit a hitch in its efforts to remove the restrictive covenant on the Playing Field. In July, after discussion with sporting organisations in the village, the Council, together with the Keyworth Playing Fields Association, presented a proposal to St Mary's Parochial Church Council for use of the playing fields for sport on Sundays. After much discussion the proposal was rejected by 11 votes to 5. However, by the same margin the Parochial Church Council voted in favour of holding further discussions with the Parish Council on the modification of the covenant. Sunday sport will be on the agenda of the next Council meeting on 21 September, when hopefully there will be further proposals to consider. Until then no further action will be taken by the Council. The Parish Council has kept local residents around the field aware of its decisions and actions. More »
VILLAGE PLAN - GET INVOLVED
On Monday September 14th at 7.00pm in the Centenary Lounge the Village Plan group will be discussing how to take the work forward. If you would like to be involved with the Development Group or in delivering the plan or have experience in fund raising or public relations and feel able to advise them, the group would be delighted to see you on the 14th September.
STREETWISE
Rushcliffe's Streetwise teams (SWATs) provide a responsive service for removing abandoned vehicles, cleaning chewing gum from pavements, clearing litter in hedges and on roadsides and maintaining parks and open spaces. If you spot a problem you can use one of several ways to report the issue: call 0115 981 9911, email customerservices@rushcliffe.gov.uk or complete an online form at www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=604. Try to encourage your friends and neighbours to do the same.
Cllr Tim Heeley
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In the early hours of August 29th Keyworth's cricket square was destroyed in what is believed to have been a deliberate attack. As he inspected the damage Cricket Club chairman Richard Drury said, "Whoever did this came armed with a spade and attached both ends of all the wickets. They destroyed the area where the balls bounce and batsman stands, leaving the middle of the wicket untouched."
"This was the club's final game of the season and we were due to be relegated. However, we've managed to find a free pitch at Clifton and will be playing there against Gotham. More »
"This must be the worst attack in the club's 194 year history. We have 40 player members and over one hundred other people associated with the club. It's a blow for them all but even worse for our groundsman Mick White who has put so much care and attention into developing all our wickets.
Charity Match to go ahead on Bank Holiday Monday
Keyworth is the birthplace of England Ashes hero Stuart Broad. And taking his fighting spirit as their inspiration, Keyworth Cricket Club will go ahead with its planned fund-raiser on Bank Holiday Monday. Richard Drury says "We have a big charity match planned which is our fund-raiser for the junior team. I'm getting members together on Sunday morning at 10am to clear the square and then mark out a new wicket. We will not let this cruel act thwart our efforts to raise up good players."
Appeal for witnesses
Parish Council chairman Tony Grice is appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious around the Rectory Field on Nottingham Road to contact the council with information on 0115 937 2185 or email office@keyworthparishcouncil.org. « Less
Use these quick links to find all you need to know about Keyworth
Keyworth Parish Council, Village Hall, Elm Avenue, Keyworth, NOTTINGHAM, NG12 5AN.
Tel: 0115 937 2185 Email: office@keyworthparishcouncil.org