Published: 1 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to read this month’s edition of the Parish newsletter. Your interest and engagement with community matters are greatly valued, and your ongoing support is much appreciated. I hope each of you had a wonderful Easter, filled with joy, warmth, and some well-deserved down-time.
We will unfortunately be losing two of our councillors. Cllr. Helen Reynolds has been a great supporter of the Community Garden in Cuckney. We will miss that support – and I will personally miss her skills with a set of pruners! And after many years of faithful service to the Community, Cllr. Georgina Smith has decided to retire from the Council. We owe her a debt of gratitude and wish her and Mike every success in their future endeavours.
I am pleased to provide an update from the March meeting of the Parish Council. Once again, the issue of speeding on the A60 was a focal point of discussion among councillors. In response, we have reinstated a group dedicated to addressing this concern. Councillor Gemma Palmer will be updating you on our efforts and how you can contribute to tackling this issue.
In other news, the Council is collaborating with the Afternoon Tea Ladies for a special event commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. We cordially invite you to join us for an afternoon of seated tea with friends followed by a film. Further details can be found on page 5 of this newsletter.
Moreover, the Council has decided to participate in the initiative to revive Norton and Cuckney Village Hall. Responding to a request from the Cuckney Village Hall Scheme charity, we have agreed to become a Corporate Trustee.
Despite the current state of disrepair, we are committed to working alongside the charity and building owners to rejuvenate the hall.
Regarding plans for a new hall and car park on the A616 by the playing field, securing funding has proven challenging due to the absence of a thriving village hall. We recognize the importance of such facilities for our community and neighbouring areas. While we acknowledge differing perspectives on this matter, we believe it is imperative to take action.
Revitalizing the existing hall presents the most viable starting point. If we cannot secure funding for a new hall in the near future, the current facility may remain our only option for some time.
We appreciate your ongoing support and engagement in these endeavors. Together, we can ensure the vitality and resilience of our community facilities.
Cllr. Nancy Wright
