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Keep up to date with the latest news from the North Luffenham Parish Council

 The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Following the sad news of the death of Queen Elizabeth ll we are now in a period of public grief and national mourning.  The Parish Council is still waiting to hear exactly how public protocol will be applied at this time

However, this is to let you know that all formal meetings until after the Queen’s funeral are to be postponed. This means that our expected meeting on Monday 19th September will not now take place. While as a council, we would wish to show proper respect, it is the case that any decision made during a period of mourning may be subject to legal challenge.

I will keep you informed about when the council is next able to meet formally.

Tim Smith Chair NLPC

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The first exhibition concerning the Draft Neighbourhood Plan will take place this Saturday in the Community Centre from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. A printed copy of all documents, along with display material presenting the draft plan, will be available for examination.

Members of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group will be available to discuss and explain the draft plan with the aim of giving you a better understanding of the issues involved. There will be forms available for you to make your comments on the policies of the draft plan

There will be further exhibitions on Thursday 15th September 6.30pm – 8.30pm and Wednesday 28th September 2.30pm – 4.40pm.

If you cannot make the exhibitions, the Draft Neighbourhood Plan and a form for your comments is available on the website: https://northluffenham.com/nlpc/neighbourhood-plan/

Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Begins

The formal six week consultation on the Draft Neighbourhood Plan has now commenced. The draft plan and how to respond can be found on this link to the village website: https://northluffenham.com/nlpc/neighbourhood-plan/

NLPC Minutes of the General and Trust Meetings 18th July.

Neighbourhood Plan Consultation 23rd August – 4th October

As you will be aware the North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan Working Group of the Parish Council have been developing the Neighbourhood Plan document, Planning Policies and background evidence for the North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan.

The Plan and Policies are now at the point where the residents of the Parish have the opportunity to review and comment on the draft (the official status is “Pre Submission”) plan.

You should have received details about the plan, and the consultation, via a leaflet drop.

The consultation period starts Tuesday 23rd August, and you can find the details of the consultation period, a downloadable copy of the draft plan, along with supporting documents on the Neighbourhood Plan page on the web site.

There is also a link to the online form for you to enter your views

https://northluffenham.com/nlpc/neighbourhood-plan/

This is your chance to provide feedback, and influence the plan. Once this consultation period completes, Rutland County Council will run a wider review, however this will be mainly around the legalities and background evidence for the plan – they will not comment on the actual planning policies in the plan, unless there are errors or unenforceable statements included in the text.

Please take this opportunity to provide your input. The Plan will be part of the decision making process for all planning applications submitted in North Luffenham Parish until 2036, and so it is very important that it accurately reflects the overall views of the residents.

A further road closure in September

New Local Plan: Issue and Options Consultation

It is important that local communities respond to this consultation because it is an opportunity for you to have a voice in the development of the new Local Plan for Rutland.

North Luffenham Parish Council has approved a guide to the important questions and advice on responses to this consultation. Hopefuly residents will find it useful to guide them through a complex document which is on the Rutland County Council Website.

You may have different opinions; all comments are valid at this stage.

North Luffenham Parish Council Parish Council and Trust Meetings on Monday 15th August in the Community Centre at 7.30pm.

The agendas and papers are attached below

REMINDER – SUMMER SOCIAL ON THE OVAL THIS SATURDAY 30th JULY, 2-4pm

The weather’s forecast to be fair, the ladies of Luffenham are busy baking summer treats and the ingredients for the jugs of Pimms are ready & waiting to be blended for you to enjoy a relaxing afternoon @ the Cricket Pavilion. Do come along and while away an hour, chatting to friends old & new whilst raising much-needed funds for our local Charity – The Rutland Food Bank.

Correction to the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) 2020-21

An error in the previously submitted AGAR report was noted by the external auditor. This has now been corrected and the amended version is below.

Footbridge Unsafe.

The footbridge over the River Chater on the footpath from the Church to the Pilton railway bridge was inspected by the safety officer from Rutland County Council (RCC) and considered to be unsafe.

The damage has been reported to RCC abd hoepfully repairs will be done in the near furure

North Luffenham Parish Council Parish Council and Trust Meetings on Monday 18 July in the Community Centre at 7.30pm.

The agendas and papers for the meeting are attached below.

NLPC Annual Accounts and payments over £100

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I am pleased to advise that NLPC passed their annual internal audit with regards to Governance and Finances. Please find attached the finalised report along with a list of expenditure over £100. If any member of the public would like to examine the accounts then this can be done from 13th July 2022 to 23rd August 2022 by first contacting the Parish Clerk by email: clerk@northluffenham.org.uk

Community Centre Committee Meeting

The postponed meeting of the Community Centre Committee will be on Wednesday 13th July at 7.00pm in the Community Centre. Please click on the agenda below for the agenda.

Community Centre Committee Meeting Postponed

The Community Centre Committee meeting has been postponed until Wednesday 13th July.

Vandalism to Chater Bridge : again

There has been further damage to the footbridge on the footpath from the Church to the Pilton Rail Bridge on Glebe Road. It is similar to the previous damage and one can only assume it is wanton vandalism.

If you do see any antisocial behaviour please contact the police. If you have information that might be helpful our beat officer, PC Icke, may be contacted by email: Peter.Icke@leics.police.uk

Community Centre Committee Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Community Centre Committee in the Community Centre on Wednesday 6th July at 7.00pm. Please click on the agenda below for the agenda.

North Luffenham Parish Council General and Trust Meetings 20th June 2022 at 7.30pm in the Community Centre

The agendas and papers for the meeting are attached below.

How can we spend your money? Your ideas and suggestions wanted.

North Luffenham Parish Council (NLPC) has funds from Community Infrastructure Levies (CIL). These payments are made when developments, such as houses being built, and the monies can be used for a broad range of facilities such as play areas, parks and green spaces, cultural and sports facilities. CIL monies were used following the Rosewood development to fund the new play equipment on The Oval.

NLPC would would welcome your suggestions as to how the present funds could be used to enhance facilities within the parish. Please send any ideas to the parish clerk: clerk@northluffenham.org.uk

Further information on CIL can be found on: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy#spending-the-levy

Reminder – Garden Club Meeting this Wednesday 8th June @ 7pm

This month we welcome our local Bee Expert, Mike Wyatt. Mike has lived in the village for many years and you will have seen him walking the lanes in his bee overalls – well now’s the the opportunity to find all about what he does and how you can help our bee community 😊

In addition, there will be the popular Garden Club Lottery plus signing up for July trip to Oundle and the beautiful Foxtail Lilly Gardens (Cutting Flower Garden & Vintage Florist). Please remember to bring cash for both… £2 per ball & £10 for the Trip on 13th July.

For further information about Foxtail Lilly – please see https://www.foxtail-lilly.co.uk

New members still welcome to join on the night 👍