All villagers are invited to join us for the Good Neighbour Scheme AGM, Tuesday 26th January at 8.00pm, where we will discuss the busy year just gone, and how we can best support each other during this year.
The AGM will be by Google Meet and to join please click on this link: https://meet.google.com/vdm-fxsz-jdk?hs=224
Please leave your bins out until collected. Biffa, the firm that collects the bins, has had problems with a number of vehicles breaking down.
Biffa have additional hire vehicles arriving first thing tomorrow and hope to have all of today’s collections completed by the end of Wednesday.
North Luffenham Parish Council (NLPC)
The Parish Council is continuing to have virtual meetings and members of the public can attend, and take part in the public forum, by clicking on the link that is published on the website along with the agendas – and you would be most welcome.
The Local Plan (LP) consultation ended last November and the parish council made a number of representations concerning the adverse impact that the proposed development at St. George’s Barracks (SGB) will have on the parish. An independent examination of the LP will take place, no date as yet, and NLPC have indicated that they would like to be heard at the oral examination on the representations that it has made.
Residents have expressed concern about the increase in the number and speed of HGVs, particularly along Edith Weston Road, and this was due to a large number of HGVs being parked on the SGB site without planning permission. NLPC made objections and at a Planning Committee Meeting at Rutland County Council one of our parish councillors and a resident made representations. These very much helped in the unanimous rejection of the retrospective planning application. There could possibly be an appeal but this is unknown at present.
Development of the Neighbourhood Plan (NP) continues and many thanks to all who completed the survey and took part in the virtual presentations, which gave valuable feedback to the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group.
In the light of those comments, the draft plan has been revised and before submission to RCC at the end of March will be distributed to residents for further comment. (There is a page on the village website on which comments can be made at any time). It is important to emphasise the NP belongs to the parish and will have significant influence on any development at SGB as well as conserving and enhancing that which the community values at present.
NLPC applied for and was awarded £10,000 for professional advice and project costs and this will greatly help in the development of the plan as well as alleviating any financial issue for the parish.
Unfortunately, work on the refurbishment of the Community Centre has not yet taken place due to Covid-19 and concern about costs for which the parish would have to be responsible. The issue of the costs have been resolved and hopefully when circumstances allow the work will begin.
NLPC liaises with the North Luffenham Good Neighbour Scheme and during lockdown they can be contacted on 07825 697841 or email: nlgns2020@gmail.com. NLGNS, as previously, can help with collection of prescriptions but with vaccinations becoming available offer lifts to the vaccination centres.
Tim Smith. Chair of North Luffenham Parish Council.
As we’re now back in lockdown with those most vulnerable being recommended to stay at home I wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the Good Neighbour Scheme in the village. If you need help with shopping, collecting prescriptions, or anything which would ordinarily require you to leave the house we are here to help.
Lifts can also be given to a vaccination but please give as much notice as you can.
The scheme is not restricted to the most vulnerable but is here to help anyone who needs it. We can be reached by phone on 07825 697 841 or by email at nlgns2020@gmail.com
Useful information is avilable on the Rutland County Council Website: please click on this link: https://www.rutland.gov.uk/my-services/health-and-family/health-and-nhs/health-and-support-services/coronavirus/
Claire Bewick. Chair North Luffenham Good Neighbour Scheme
Dear Villagers,
The Rutland Foodbank is extremely thankful for all the donations that have been given in the past year. The collection point at the telephone box in North Luffenham will continue in use for the foreseeable future.
Please use the plastic box to leave donations as it is rodent safe. The shelves are for the jigsaw exchange only.
The box is emptied regularly and goods are taken to Oakham on a weekly basis.
Please do not give mince pies (they have a short shelf life ) or Christmas puddings. A list of the latest shortages is updated regularly on Rutland Foodbank’s Facebook site.
Many thanks
Please note that the grey bin collection this week will be on Monday 21st. The following week the black bin collection (no green bin) will be as normal on a Tuesday (29th).
Sunday 20th December 6pm on The Oval
“Come & Sing Carols by Starlight”
30 minutes of Carols & Readings
Do dress warmly, bring chairs, torches & refreshments!
The songsheet for the Carols can be downloaded by clicking on this link: https://d3hgrlq6yacptf.cloudfront.net/5f19ade9a5895/content/pages/documents/1607361575.pdf
Christmas Day in church 9.30am
Family Communion
We may not sing but will have live music! Both events will be conducted strictly in line with current Covid guidelines – please be thoughtful & observe social distancing
Please click on this link for the poster:
In the Community Centre
(Please note that the venue has been changed from The Fox)
When: Tuesday 8th December.
Time: 6pm. Somebody will be on hand to answer your questions
and
Thursday 10th December (help on queries from 3pm)
We will take note of everything you have to say.
Post it notes will also be available for your comments.
In the Community Centre
(Please note that the venue has been changed from The Fox)
When: Tuesday 8th December.
Time: 6pm. Somebody will be on hand to answer your questions
and
Thursday 10th December (help on queries from 3pm)
We will take note of everything you have to say.
Post it notes will also be available for your comments.
Why? The Neighbourhood Plan Survey asked questions about what was good and not so good about the parish and how you wanted it to look and develop in the next ten years.
The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group would like to present the results of that survey and explain the purpose of the Plan. The impact of the plan will be wide ranging and just one of the aims is to protect the parish from adverse effects of the proposed development at St. George’s Barracks.
In particular your comments are needed as this Neighbourhood Plan is for you, the residents of North Luffenham.
Please note that the display will now take place in the Community Centre and not The Fox as previously advertised as due to current restrictions it is not opening.
Tuesday 8th December (somebody will be on hand to answer your questions from 6pm)
Thursday 10th December (help on queries from 3pm)
We will take note of everything you have to say. Post it notes will also be available for your comments. (The current guidelines will be observed)
Following the latest government Covid-19 restrictions The Fox, along with other pubs in the area will remain closed the time being.
Please read the attached message from Jason Allen, landlord of The Fox.
We are inviting Rutland residents to attend an important online event to discuss local experiences of using health and care services. We are bringing together a panel of health and care professionals to hear from you and answer questions about the provision of care closer to home.
During the event we will be discussing how we jointly develop a local plan for health and care in Rutland and we want you to be involved. We want to hear from the community about what we can do to develop services, to improve the health and wellbeing of all of those who live in the area.
Whether you are interested in primary, secondary (mental and physical), acute or care, we want to hear from you.
Join us online on Thursday 3 December 2020 at 6.30pm – 8pm to take part. We look forward to seeing you there.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+44 20 3443 8728,,461425589# United Kingdom, London
Phone Conference ID: 461 425 589#
Your opinions about the proposals for St. George’s Barracks (SGB) matter, as well as development within the village and parish, and North Luffenham Parish Council would like to inform you of the proposals and hear your opinions.
A good third of SGB is within our parish and it is important that we have a say on any development.
In the last two weeks of October there will be presentations by Zoom (firm dates and times will be posted on the website northluffenham.com ) with detailed information on the proposals for SGB and the best way to respond to Rutland County Council’s Local Plan. There will also be an update on North Luffenham’s Neighbourhood Plan, and how this sits alongside the Local Plan, with the aim of ameliorating any development that takes place at SGB, as well as proposals for the rest of the parish.
Your comments on these issues will be most welcome.
The focus of the presentations will be online in view of the current restriction on groups meeting indoors but it is planned to have a poster and hopefully a short video demonstration and where and when will be posted nearer the time.
St. George’s Barracks is most definitely not yet a done deal and your opinion counts
If you have not done so already could you please click the link below and indicate your preferred option for a meeting -there is only one question I promise.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdznbouZRxQa-9lfLjCU2ei_jh8xzHdkRy7LKs_VoUSTCtpZg/viewform
Many thanks to everybody who has completed a Neighbourhood Plan Survey. The Survey will end on the 19th September and so there is still time to do one online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYAMA0rCLuOps5-DpWqMTkfmxohuXSkLLyvfMhz_6YeOcqVQ/viewform
If you rather fill in the paper copy please drop this in at The Fox.
Unfortunately there is a problem with completing the Neighbourhood Plan Survey online. Our IT experts are trying to resolve the issue and there will be a post when the problem has been resolved.
Many apologies for the glitch and thanks to all those who have already completed the survey and if you haven’t please do find the time when it is fixed.
A tree has fallen onto the footpath from Digby Drive over the field to Moor Lane. A resident has kindly cut off some branches and it is possible to walk under the tree. It appears to be stable but please take care. It has been reported to Rutland County Council.
Now that the most severe restrictions have been lifted, Empingham Surgery are no longer running their formal prescription collection scheme for the village. They are recommending that patients return to the method of collection previously used (in person, family, etc.)
If you do need assistance please contact the Good Neighbours Scheme on 07825 697841 or the email address below
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who volunteered to assist when the pandemic moved us into lockdown. It’s nice to know that there are so many people ready & willing to help their neighbours.
The Good Neighbours Scheme is still running as usual with a small group of people manning the phone line and a larger group helping out with any requests. If you’d like to learn more or get involved with the activities we undertake please email nlgns2020@gmail.com or call the number above.
Claire Bewick. Chair North Luffenham Good Neighbour Scheme
Please click on the link below for the new opening times of The Fox and information on booking a table and seating for dinning. There is also guidance if you are just going for longed for beer, or other beverage and good company.
On behalf of the Rutland Foodbank I’m pleased to say thank you to everyone involved in the Community Collections Scheme. No-one could have predicated the situation we find ourselves in and the impact upon our local communities. Already this financial year the Foodbank has helped over 550 people in food poverty. The number of referrals is rising and we anticipate an increase in the rate of referrals as furlough ends and sadly firms need to make redundancies.
Your extremely generous donations were so well timed that we now have healthy stocks in the warehouse of certain items but there are a few products that we will always need regularly. I wonder if I might take this opportunity to refocus the current shortages and ask that you consider asking your community to pop these in the collection box. We really appreciate donations of the long-life sponge pudding packs and Smash-type potatoes. We have very good supplies of toiletries at the moment but do run short of disposable razors quite regularly. Unfortunately we cannot accept fresh or homemade food or food past the best before/use-by date. At the moment we are blessed with mountains of baked-beans, tinned soups, dried pasta and cereals so for the moment we would ask not to donate these until further notice.
Occasionally we run very short of an item so in that situation we put a shout-out on the Rutland Foodbank Facebook page (it’s accessible to browse even if you are not signed up for Facebook). If you need to contact the foodbank team directly please email on info@rutland.foodbank.org.uk
The church has been deep cleaned and is now open. For private prayer only on Wednesdays and Sundays. For your own safety, observe social distancing & hand sanitising instructions
Please click on the link below
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