The result of the uncontested election has now been confirmed by Rutland County Council as follows
Declaration of Result of Uncontested Election NL – 30 Oct 2013
Declaration of Result of uncontested election
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Vacancy for Parish Councillor
Following the resignation of Cllr Bob Sewell a vacancy exists for a Parish Councillor at North Luffenham. This can be filled by co-option. See notice below
Vacancy for Parish Councillor
Following the resignation of Cllr Robert Sewell a vacancy exists on the North Luffenham Parish Council which can be filled by co-option. Please see notice below.
Woodland Walk Proposal
It was proposed some time ago that the village might establish an area of recreational woodland on part of the 14 acres of Parish Council land next to the allotments.
Although the original proposal was to plant most of this land, the Parish Council now proposes a much less ambitious development, planting an area of just 2.5 acres, to be completed during this winter.
Around 800 trees will be planted (mixed native broad-leaved), but at just 20” tall will take some years to grow to any size. Thinning will be required in future years. Some shrubs will also be planted.
It is proposed, In due course, to establish a footpath through the trees and around the field perimeter, a circular route being made possible by permissive access alongside Edith Weston Road having been agreed by the tenant who farms most of the field.
A sketch map of the site is shown below and you can also download a pdf version if you prefer. From this it can be seen that there are various options for the route of the footpath, particularly in the vicinity of the allotments and Geoff Sewell Close, which details will be considered at a future date.
The arrangement of trees is currently under discussion with our Woodland Trust advisor. Further details of the project will be made available shortly.
If you wish to comment on the proposal, please do so by completing the Parish Council Contact Form.
Alternatively, please forward your comments via any Parish Councillor, or the Parish Clerk, contact details for whom are on the parish notice boards and on this website. It would be helpful to receive any comments by 10 November.
via Syd Overington, Chairman, NLPC
Responses to Community Recreational Facilities Questionnaire
Earlier this year a questionnaire was delivered to each household in the parish and posted on the website, seeking views on what recreational facilities might be desirable in the village – subject to evidence of demand, and availability of funding.
We thank you all for your responses, of which we received 64 in total from the 320 delivered questionnaires issued and website post.
Four specific proposals suggested by the NLPC were exampled in the questionnaire, although other suggestions were invited.
In respect of the four specific items, the number of respondents indicating support was as follows:
- Tennis court – 27
- Cricket pavilion refurbishment – 36
- All-weather pitch – 22
- Woodland walk (on allotments field) – 23
Amongst a range of additional suggestions made by respondents, the most popular was for a village hall type facility, separate from the community centre. (16 respondents). A more detailed schedule of the responses is shown below, and you can also download a pdf version if you prefer.
Whilst deliberations continue over which of the suggestions might be both justifiable and affordable, there are few obstacles to proceeding with some form of woodland walk, plans for which are in hand, and more details of which are set out in a separate post, with an invitation for comments. Of some of the more minor suggestions made (and albeit not of a recreational nature), action is already in hand for a bus shelter (at Pinfold Close), and for a defibrillator (possibly to be sited in the telephone kiosk on Church Street).
via Syd Overington, Chairman, NLPC
Notice of uncontested election
Following the resignation of Cllr Barry Read, there was a request that the vacancy be filled by election. The result is announced below
Bonfire Night
North Luffenham Parish Council will be organising their usual Bonfire night event – see below
Parish Council meeting of September 2nd 2013
The minutes of this meeting have now been signed off as a true record and are published below
Notice of Election
There has been a request that the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cllr Barry Read be filled by Election as follows
Parish Council meeting on October 21st 2013
North Luffenham Parish Council will meet on October 21st 2013
The agenda is as set out below
Have your say on Transport Support for Students in Rutland
Consultation on Proposed Changes to Home to School Transport
Rutland Council is continuing to face a number of challenges. The funding we receive from national Government is reducing and there is a determination to hold back from increasing council tax charges to residents.
The Council sets out to provide the best quality services that can be offered and ensure that best value principals are embedded in everything it does.
The Council has a Medium Term Financial Plan which forecasts the likely income and revenue streams facing the Council on a rolling five year basis. In line with this, the Council needs to continue to make financial efficiencies in order to ensure that future financial targets are met.
In line with the above, the Council has been looking at transport costs with a view to ceasing any transport which is non-statutory.
Whilst many local authorities across the country have already taken action to stop providing discretionary transport, Rutland has maintained provision. However, it was agreed at the Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday 20 August to seek the public views on the withdrawal of denominational and post 16 transport. The details are summarised below:
Denominational transport
The Council spent £95,000 in the 2012/13 academic year supporting 40 students to faith based schools. Whilst students contribute £253.50 each toward the cost of their transport the net cost of providing denominational transport is expensive to maintain. Indications are that student numbers are likely to grow in the 2013/14 academic year.
The Council would like to seek views on the following two options:
(i) To withdraw denominational transport entirely with effect from September 2014. This option would mean that ALL denominational transport support would cease after July 2013 including those already receiving transport support.
(ii) To introduce a phased withdrawal of denominational transport from September 2014. This option would mean that no new students will be given transport support after July 2013 BUT existing students would continue to receive transport support until the end of their current school placement.
Post 16 Transport
During the 2012/13 academic year the council spent £94,000 supporting 90 students to various post 16 colleges. Students contributed £332 toward the cost of providing the transport.
The Council would like to seek views on the following two options:
(i) To withdraw post 16 entirely with effect from September 2014. This option would mean that ALL post 16 transport support would cease after July 2013 including those already receiving transport support.
(ii) To introduce a phased withdrawal of post 16 transport from September 2014. This option would mean that no new students will be given transport support after July 2013 BUT existing students would continue to receive transport support until the end of their current school placement.
Consultation
The Council would like to take into account the views of residents and partners in developing our final proposals. Should you wish to express your views, please contact Rutland County Council:
tel: 01572 758 451 or email: transport@rutland.gov.uk
Responses should be received by Thursday 26 September 2013 at the latest.
What happens next?
All responses arising from the consultation will be fed back to Council’s Cabinet in October. The final results of the consultation exercise and any actions will be published on the website in due course.
via Ian Ferguson → Parish Council
Parish Council meeting of July 15th 2013
The North Luffenham Parish Council met on July 15th 2013 and the Minutes are as set out below
Parish Council Meeting on May 20th 2013
The Minutes of the Parish Council meeting of May 20th 2013 have now been signed as a true record and are published below
Parish Council meeting on July 15th 2013
The next meeting of North Luffenham Parish Council will take place at The Community Centre on July 15th and the agenda is set out below
Superfast Broadband Coming Soon!
Digital Rutland is a Rutland County Council and BT partnership which is funded by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (dcms) as part of the Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) Project to bring superfast fibre broadband speeds of up to 80Mbps to businesses and homes across Rutland.
Openreach is currently in the process of upgrading the infrastructure to bring fibre optics from the local exchanges to new cabinets in each village. The plan is to provide access to superfast broadband speeds for the majority of the 17,000 properties in Rutland by the end of 2013.
If you would like to keep up to date with developments, Digital Rutland will be publishing regular newsletters about the progress of the Rutland broadband upgrade project.
If you have any questions visit the Digital Rutland FAQ page to find out more information.
This video explains the various phases of upgrading the UK’s broadband network infrastructure:
via Syd Overington, NLPC
Parish Council meeting of March 25th 2013
The minutes of the Parish Council meeting of March 25th 2013 have been agreed and are set out below
Proposed Community Infrastructure Levy
Parish Council Meeting May 20th
North Luffenham Parish Council will hold its next meeting on Monday May 20th 2013 and the agenda is as set out below
Vacancy for Parish Councillor
There is a vacancy on the North Luffenham Parish Council created by the resignation of Miss Hannah Lloyd. The Council is now able to fill this vacancy by co-option. Please see notice below
Parish Council meeting of January 21st 2013
The Parish Council met on January 21st 2013 and the minutes of that meeting are as below