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A monthly newsletter following the Parish Council meeting in March

 New Councillor

The Parish Council is delighted to welcome a further new Councillor, Johnathan Sheldon, to the Parish Council. The Chairman, Trevor Skeith, welcomed him to our meeting and the Parish Council is now at full strength. An extremely good response was received regarding the recent vacancies and we would like to thank everyone who showed an interest in joining the Parish Council.

 Potholes

Following the recent bad weather the condition of the roads has deteriorated further and Derbyshire County Council has announced an extra £4 million pounds to speed up the repair of pot holes, adding 9 extra teams to cover the County and it is very easy and straightforward to directly report a problem:
On the website www.derbyshire.gov.uk if you enter ‘contact us’ an online form can be completed. Alternatively ‘Call Derbyshire’ telephone 01629 533190 is open Monday to Fridays 8.00am – 8.00pm and on Saturday from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Or, you can write to the County Council at County Hall, Matlock DE4 3AG. Please report any serious problems before an accident can happen.

 Neighbourhood Development Plan

The Parish Council is pleased to report that the Plan has now been examined and has been recommended for a referendum, which will be organised by South Derbyshire District Council. The Plan is now designated as an ‘Emerging Plan’ which means that it has to be a material consideration when any issues detailed within the Plan are now considered for development. At the Parish Council meeting the Councillors thanked Councillor Ewan Thompson for his work on the Neighbourhood Development Plan.

 Litter Bins

The Parish Council recently ordered four new litter bins for Repton and these have now been installed. The locations are: the junction of Brook End and Boot Hill; the junction of Clayfield and Milton Road; the junction of Chestnut Way and Burton Road and on Main Street. Residents asked us to provide extra bins to help keep the local area cleaner and we will now continue to fund the servicing of these bins.

 Mobile Library Service

The Library Service has asked us to publish the dates of their local service for May to July 2018. They will be in Repton on the 15th of May, 12th of June and the 10th of July – all these dates are Tuesdays. The van will visit Askew Grove at 10.15 – 11.30am and The Square from 11.35 – 1.00pm. Please make use of this local service to ensure its continuity in the future.

Next meeting: Monday 9th April 2018 in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton, at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

A monthly newsletter following the Parish Council meeting in February

 Broomhills Pavilion

Councillors have established a working group to oversee improvements to Broomhills Pavilion. The Parish Council is planning to carry out a significant upgrade and refurbishment of the building, which would benefit all those who use the facilities. An electrical survey has already been carried out and internal improvements, for example to the kitchen area, are also planned.

 Potholes

Councillors are noticing and reporting the many potholes which are appearing in our local roads. Derbyshire County Council is responsible for the maintenance of the highways and it is very easy and straightforward to directly report a problem. On the website www.derbyshire.gov.uk if you enter ‘contact us’ an online form can be completed. Alternatively ‘Call Derbyshire’ telephone 01629 533190 is open Monday to Fridays 8.00am – 8.00pm and on Saturday from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Or, you can write to the County Council at County Hall, Matlock DE4 3AG. Please report any serious problems before an accident can happen.

 Arboretum

The Parish Council is to extend the Arboretum on Pinfold Lane to a further plot across the road. South Derbyshire District Council has agreed, in principle, to the use of the land, the full details, are to be agreed over the coming months. Once the plot is available for use we will invite requests for the planting of trees, in memory of loved ones.

 Litter Picking

Councillor Barbara McArdle is to co-ordinate a further littler picking group, to ensure that our neighbourhood is one of which we can be proud and we can report that many local residents have also contacted us to borrow the litter pickers, so that they can improve the local area themselves. Should you wish to borrow litter pickers or join the group please contact either Councillor McArdle or the Parish Council office: reptoncouncil@btinternet.com or telephone 01283 701309. Many thanks to all those who are already helping.

 Allotments

The allotment agreements for 2018 have now been issued and if you have not returned your agreement and fee please do so as soon as possible. Should you not wish to retain the plot please let us know so that we can find a new allotment holder. A waiting list is maintained in the Parish Council office and should you be interested please contact us, the rents are extremely reasonable.

Next meeting: Monday 12th March 2018 in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton, commencing with a Parish Meeting at 7..00pm. All are welcome.

Susan Reilly, Clerk to the Council

A monthly newsletter following the Parish Council meeting in January

 New Councillors and Councillor Vacancy

The Parish Council is delighted to welcome three new Councillors to the Parish Council. Councillor Gary Steel, from Milton, returns after a break of a few years, and Councillors Mel Thomas and David Dickson, both from Repton, have also been co-opted. The Chairman, Trevor Skeith, welcomed them to our meeting and the Parish Council is now almost at full strength. An extremely good response was received regarding these vacancies and we would like to thank everyone who showed an interest in joining the Parish Council.

The Councillors can now also fill the remaining vacancy on the Parish Council by co-option. Should you wish to apply please state your full name and address and explain why you wish to serve on the Parish Council: in particular, the interests and skills you would bring to the Parish Council and how you are involved in the local area.

Full details can be found on the web site and noticeboards, or by contacting the Parish Council office. www.repton-pc.gov.uk or Telephone: 01283 701309. The closing date for applications is Monday 5th of February at 4.00pm.

 Audiology Services for Repton

Following notification that the audiology service would be relocating from Burton Hospital to Hilton, we can now advise that the following services are being offered:
Specsavers in Burton on Trent and Specsavers and Scrivens in Swadlincote have been commissioned by the NHS to provide audiology services. Additionally, there is The Outside Clinic, again commissioned by the NHS, whichoffers a mobile service in people’s own homes, this would be of particular benefit to those with mobility issues. The Clinic can be contacted by telephoning:

0800 854477 (a Freephone number) or, via the web site:

www.outsideclinic.co.uk/hearingtest/

 Planters for Repton and Milton

The Parish Council has agreed to fund the purchase of octagonal planters for both Repton and Milton, which should be in place by late spring. Exact locations are to finalized, however, it is anticipated that one will be located in the vicinity of Repton Cross and the other two will be located at the entrance and exit of Milton. It is hoped that these will be a welcome addition to the local area.

 Mobile Library Service

The Parish Council has received an up dated timetable for the Mobile Library Service and can confirm that a four weekly service will be operating between now and the end of April. The dates for this area are:
Tuesdays: 20th February; 20th March and 17th April:
10.15am – 11.30am Askew Grove, Repton
11.35am – 1.00pm The Square, Repton

 Repton Brook

We are receiving new complaints regarding rubbish being dumped in Repton Brook, in the area close to Pinfold Lane. This is dangerous as it could cause a blockage and result in local flooding. Please do not dump waste of any type in the brook and if you see a problem please inform the Environment Agency. Telephone: 0800 807060 (24 hour service)

Next meeting: Monday 12th February 2018 at 7.30pm in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton. All are welcome.

Susan Reilly, Clerk to the Council