Parking on Humfrey Lane

It was brought to the attention of the Parish Council that there are consistent examples of inconsiderate parking taking place on Humfrey Lane, many of which breach the Highway Code and
are regarded as dangerous for pedestrians and road users.

It is understood that of three examples recorded, two of the cars belonged to employees of Euro Food Brands Ltd. The third car did not belong to an employee or visitor so it is possible it belonged to a parishioner and/or their visitor.

The Parish Council are pleased to say that within days of making contact with Euro Food Brands Ltd they investigated the matter and promptly responded noting:-

  1. they have spoken directly to the two employees identified about this matter.
  2. they sent a firm wide email to all employees reminding them to park considerately at all times with examples of what they expect to ensure safe and legal parking in the village.
  3. the email also reminded employees to leave the spaces free in front of the cottages on Humfrey Lane which have no driveways and to display their Euro Food Brands sticker in their car.
  4. their reception team are asking all visitors on arrival for their number plate and where they have parked so they can check that it’s somewhere appropriate.

Euro Food Brands Ltd have said they encourage any parishioner who has concerns to contact them and if one of their employees/visitors cars are causing a problem, they will always ask them to move straight away. They hope their recent actions will ensure that this doesn’t happen going forward.

The Parish Council were very pleased with this swift and robust response.

Chairman’s Blog – July / August 2024

Below is a summary written by the Chairman of the Parish Council

July - August 2024

Traffic Calming Update (July 2024)

The WNC project manager confirmed there is no further update from June 2024 as they are waiting for their consultant, WSP, to complete their latest assessment of the traffic model.

Once received, it will be reviewed and the outputs will be discussed with WNC planning officers.

It was suggested the Parish Council communicate with WNC again in September 2024.

Proposal to lower the age range of Buckton Fields Primary School from 4-11 years to 2-11 years

This consultation is being run by Preston Hedges Trust. Please see below for more information:-

Consultation Letter - preston Hedges pdfQA Document - Preston Hedges

Community Together – Moulton Library’s summer holiday support scheme

Please see below for further details:-

“Moulton Library – Health and Wellbeing Hub are writing to inform you that thanks to a successful grant bid we are able to launch a new summer holiday support scheme called ‘Community Together’. We believe this scheme will greatly benefit the families within your community, as it is designed to support families who may be struggling or are identified as Pupil Premium within your schools, by providing them with free breakfast options, lunch bags, and free membership to our community larder.

Film Friday will also be launching, where families can watch a film and Community Together members will be able to claim a free home cooked meal from our inhouse café.

We will continue to provide free hygiene care packs, period packs, baby essentials packs, alongside our free fruit and snacks throughout the day.

Your assistance in communicating this opportunity to the families at your school/ in your parish is appreciated; we believe that with your help, we can reach those who would benefit most from this support. Referrals will also be welcomed.

To apply for this membership scheme, families will need to apply in person at the Moulton Library Welcome desk. We are committed to making this process as simple and accessible as possible.”

NWRR Newsletter Summer 2024

NWRR Newsletter - Summer 2024

Humfrey Lane Road Closure – 30th August 2024

The Parish Council have received notification of the following road closure:

 

For further information or future updates please see: https://one.network/?tm=139513187 

Parish Tasks – the village sign has been brought back to life

Our Parish Lengthsman, Mark Frost, has been very busy recently.

Not only has he refurbished the telephone box and wooden benches, he has now completed the refurbishment of the village sign (which can be found on the green space opposite the village hall). It has been sanded and the carved details have been freshly painted.

I am sure everyone will agree it looks great and it is a credit to Mark’s hardwork.

Parish Tasks – a freshen up of the wooden benches

As you may have seen in an earlier post about the telephone box on the corner of Church Street/Vyse Road, our Parish Lengthsman, Mark Frost, is hard at work carrying out various tasks.

The three wooden benches have been sanded and varnished. Whilst the composite bench on the corner of Spring Close/Butchers Lane has been wiped down.

 

Parish Tasks – a summer clean up for the telephone box

The Parish Lengthsman, Mark Frost, is hard at work carrying out various tasks.

First on the list was to clean and paint the telephone box on the corner of Church Street/Vyse Road. Mark received some very favourable and appreciative comments whilst working on it.

Next on the list is to sand and varnish the wooden benches.