Helpston Parish Council

Housing Development Update

At the time of writing, the original 82 house proposal from BDW has not been revised and submitted to planning, we will inform everyone should this be reissued. In the meantime we have had closed discussions with the developer with a view to influence the next release and believe that it will contain fewer properties and more green space.

The second parcel of land has had an outline planning application made, to which the parish council and over 125 villagers have made objections to the City planning office. It is clear that the key issues of a lack of master plan, requirement for open green space, impact on the school and creating development in keeping with the village generate huge public feeling. We thank the Housing Action group for their energy in communicating the facts to the individuals who wish to be heard.

As a Parish Council we continue to lobby the city planners directly, to our local MP and other public bodies to ensure that the development that will happen is complimentary to the place in which we live.

Parking in the Village

With the increase in housing and use of the local amenities comes the impact of parking on local businesses and residents. We have been seeking solutions to these over the years and once again are trying to facilitate constructive dialogue with the City Highways department to ensure that parking on key roads does not impact the ability for businesses to operate.

The Kings Coronation

The Parish Council is giving its full support to the Helcats for organizing a relaxed event in the village on Sunday 7th May. They will be publishing details, however this is a great opportunity for the village to come together in a very relaxed format to mark this significant event. We look forward to seeing as many people there as possible.

Helpstonbury

2023

– Our Village Celebration

The Parish Council are part of the facilitation committee for this milestone event in the Village calendar. Bringing together members of all our community organisations including the Church, School, the Helcats, Village Hall, Preschool, Scouts and Guides as well as generous sponsors, to supplement the funds that the Parish Council are investing in it. The Village Gala and all it’s stalls have been absorbed into what will be a huge celebration of the best of our community.

Communication

We would like to underline that there are grants available to village organisations and clubs to promote initiatives or procure equipment for the benefit of the village – Please get in touch with a councillor if you wish to explore

Parish Council Clerk: Syd Smith

E: helpstonpc@hotmail.co.uk

Chair: Joe Dobson

T: 01733 252 192

E: councilmessages@btinternet.com

Vice Chair: Ali Peat

T: 07399 532 266

E: alastair@alfrescolandscaping.co.uk

Councillor: Alastair Bradley

T: 07941 570 653

E: alastairbradley@hotmail.com

Councillor: Andy Ratnett

T: 07798 651 872

E: andy@ratnett.co.uk

Councillor: David Dykes

T: 07515 288 606

E: david.dykes@btopenworld.com

Councillor: Eric Sieker

T: 07464 092 273

Councillor: Gill Jolly

T: 07713 329 141

E: ghaigh6d@hotmail.com

Councillor: Leslie Newitt

T: 07766 616 961

Councillor: Rosemary Morton

T: 01733 252 243

E: g.morton526@btinternet.com www.helpstonparishcouncil.org these (grant requests are invited in September for determination in October each year).

Your Parish Council works hard behind the scenes to represent the community as has been seen with the above actions and initiatives. Monthly meetings are open to all village residents and we welcome input so we can continue to keep Helpston the community we all wish to live in.