2007/08
Newsletter 01.08.07
Tide Siren
The new system has still not been installed, although we have been assured that it should be operational in the near future. In the meantime we have been very grateful to have the use of the hand-operated siren, loaned by Crosscrake Parish Council.
Elections
Only seven of our previous Councillors stood for re-election, but they were joined by Rachel Dutfield, so we have eight elected Members. Although this is not enough for re-accreditation, the operation of some aspects of the “Quality” scheme have been suspended, so we remain a Quality Parish Council, at least until towards the end of 2009.
We have been very fortunate in being able to co-opt Mrs Janet Bolton, so we now have nine Councillors, but there are still two vacancies to be filled by co-option. If you are at all interested, please contact our Clerk, Peter Challenor, on 761824, or preferably on clerk@arnside.gov.uk.
At our May meeting, Dave Willacy was re-elected as Chairman, and Ted Casey as Vice Chairman.
Playground
Most users of the Playground will already have realised that the equipment is past its best and in need of replacement. Three designs and estimates, have been obtained, and it has been decided that the best option would be to proceed with Playdale, at a cost of just over £54,000. Parish Councils usually encounter obstacles in obtaining grants for such projects, so it is hoped that the Council will be able to work in close co-operation with the Arnside Parish Plan Trust. Anyone wishing to assist the Playground Working Group is asked to contact Councillor Sue Gibson.
If you wish to contact any Councillor
Please feel free to telephone any of the following Members:
Dave Willacy 01524 - 762153 (Chairman)
Ted Casey 01524 - 761605 (Vice Chairman)
Rachel Dutfield 01524 - 762573
Sandy Felton 01524 - 762653
Sue Gibson 01524 - 762822
Janet Bolton 01524 -
762559
Sue Hewett 01524 - 761168
Glyn Jones 01524 - 762197
Terry Keefe 01524 - 762846
Or, the Clerk, Peter Challenor, on:
01524-761824, or clerk@arnside.gov.uk
