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Birstall Gala’s 18th Year A very big thank you to everyone who supported and contributed towards the staging of this years Gala. The sun shone, and thousands of people and families attended to enjoy the event. The Council was pleased that the extra ‘freebies’ provided were popular with families, these included the Giant Hamster Balls, the Climbing Wall, the Caving Experience and the Falconry Displays. The ever popular ‘Proms in the Park’ was well supported and ended with a firework display for the enjoyment of all. A number of positive comments have been posted on social media and quotes from a letter received from two residents makes all of the hard work worthwhile “the whole event in fact was superb, well organised and had something for everyone. You have done a great job once again. Please pass on many thanks to the Gala/Events Committee and indeed the whole of Birstall Parish Council for staging such a unique event”.
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Monthly Report from Councillor Renata Jones Meetings:
A licensing meeting was cancelled, and then I was moved to another committee at our full council and mayor making. I attended overview scrutiny committee (OSG), full council, and a member development committee. A performance scrutiny committee was scheduled but postponed.
Training: I attended planning training and training around GDPR. There are implications, seemingly more so for our traditional surgeries. It may be that are no longer sadly fit for purpose or compliant with regulations. I have asked for and await further clarification or ways to improve surrounding communications, access to forms, and associated security. I await progression by council officers. Activities, such as our surgeries, may well need modifications going forward. RIP:
I attended a memorial service for the late David Slater. This was held in Quorn church, and I’d estimate around 200 people attended. The most moving speech came from David’s brother. May David rest in peace.
Planning: I’m told a short extension has been granted to Broadnook, so it may now appear at plans committee end of July. This sadly does seem to be a moving feast, so watch the council website for updates when plans committee agenda is published. Member Grants: There’s to date been four organisations express an interest in funds. One in Wanlip has applied, and unfortunately been told they are ineligible, however have been pointed to alternative sources of funding. No other applicants who have expressed an interest have yet applied, however applicants have I believe until December this year to do so. So if you are thinking of applying, please do so, and in time for the deadline. I have forwarded information I have on how to apply to any who have expressed an interest to me. Alternatively, more information is available on Charnwood borough council’s (CBC’s) website.
What’s happened in those meetings? We had a lively debate at full council around refuge collections. This rather caught us by surprise, as it had seemed a fairly quiet agenda. As a legacy of recycling introduction
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to homes, we still have public car park situated bins for public use being serviced. With residential kerbside collections, this is seen as an unnecessary duplication of work. It was thought £20,000 could be saved by scrapping these public collection points. I had expressed concerns, I believe at previous scrutiny committees. However in light of this agenda item I’d responded to emails circulating associated with this issue, and emailed my thoughts to cabinet lead. It seemed unnecessary for me to speak out publicly about this therefore at full council. However hearing the debate, some seemed to share the concerns I’d held. Whilst I’d love us to save money where possible, I was concerned this may cause fly tipping and costly knock on clean up in other areas. That would render such a saving a false economy. I do hope I’m wrong to hold such a fear an this won’t be the case. I therefore abstained from this vote, which was carried I believe, so such sites will be removed. I’m still glad we will be making a saving, and hope my surrounding fears aren’t realised. I hope I just worry too much!
Party selections: It is with some sadness I write with news of our party’s selections process. At this present time of writing this report I haven’t been selected to stand with the Conservative party for re-election at all out elections in May 2019. So I am effectively, potentially, currently working my notice, in a way, until then. There is a possibility to appeal this decision. I have been asked by some who have felt I have been good at this role to do so. I’ve even been told I could and perhaps should stand as an independent candidate. None of these are ideal. I joined the party to work as a team member and with a team of like minded people. I had thought more could be achieved this way. In many cases that could be said to be true. Although it’s true to sadly acknowledge at times it has proved a difficult relationship to manage with certain individuals, despite best efforts. I may not always agree totally with everything Conservative. I think it’s difficult for anyone to be entirely affiliated with any group. However I’ve always been more Conservative than anything else. Even blind internet tests on policies have confirmed this to me historically. So I had always felt I’d made the right choice
It is often said that a week is a long time in politics. Elections aren’t until May, so I have a few months to consider my options, and who knows, perhaps the landscape of factors outside of my control may change in that time too. Only time will tell. I shall thus take stock and endeavour to give any such related decision the maximum contemplation time constraints allow for. Whatever happens, this has prompted contemplation and reflection. I’m still immensely grateful to all residents of Birstall and Wanlip who chose to vote for me and elect me. Who essentially put their faith in me. I’m glad I’m persevered working through some tough times the role presents. I’ve never cowered away from the responsibility associated with the role, even through some pretty thought debates, and impacts on my personal life from continuing to hold the role. I was determined once elected to see it through, despite challenges, to at least the end of term. I feel achievements have been made in the role. Perhaps some which have evolved through working on the case to be found to be another council or councillor’s jurisdiction. Perhaps not all desired in all the ways expected, however definitely some progress on all fronts requested. Perhaps in some cases more was eventually achieved than I had dared thought possible upon first working on issue or desire. Perhaps I’ll have more time to explore some of these cases in greater detail in reflection in a subsequent report. Perhaps it can be gleamed through my previous updates in previous magazine issues or scrolling back through my yourcllr website online. My main goals were two fold. To make sure residents were better informed, achieved through these reports, circulation with thanks by collaboration with the excellent your local publication, and via publishing online. I’m glad the council has listened to that, now tweets merrily, and has recruited additional resource to the communications team. And to improve community facilities, primarily in Hallam Fields, to offer residents more than just a collection of houses. To make them homes. I’m glad to see nursing home, shops, community hall facilities as part of the new school, and general building of a community ethos, rather than simply a collection of houses. I’m very pleased to see this evolution of this area during my tenure. Please rest assured, I will continue to work on what I can, where I can, in this role, for the duration of the time available to me. Until next time, feel free to email me as ever with any queries or concerns.
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Council tenants can also get help and support from the Council’s tenancy and income management team.
The Department of Work and Pensions is expanding Universal Credit and from July 11, 2018 it will affect more people of working age in the borough.
Cllr Roy Rollings, deputy lead member with responsibility for customer services, said: “Universal Credit represents a significant change in the way people receive benefits and we know many of our customers will be affected.
From that date, most people of working age in Charnwood who apply for any of the above benefits will automatically be asked to apply for Universal Credit.
Universal Credit is a major change for residents who receive at least one of the six benefits it is replacing and Charnwood Borough Council has taken steps to put support and advice in place for customers. All Council customer service staff have received training about Universal Credit and a specialist officer will offer people digital support to help them make and maintain their claim as the benefit is handled entirely online. Citizens Advice is also able to offer one-toone advice on personal budgeting, on referral from the Council.
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“We have spent the past 12 months getting ready for these changes and I am confident we are well-prepared to help residents.” Universal Credit is a new benefit for working age people who are on a low income or out of work. It replaces a number of existing benefits and tax credits:
Some people in the borough have been receiving Universal Credit for a while, but from July 11 it will affect more residents.
Importantly, people who already receive one of the above benefits could be moved over to Universal Credit by the DWP from now on. At first, the switch is likely to be made when people report a change in their circumstances but at some point in the next two or three years, it is anticipated that the DWP will move everyone of working age who receives one of the above benefits across to Universal Credit. Universal Credit is for people of a working age, not people over the pension credit age.
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Grants to help Charnwood sports clubs buy life-saving defibrillators Sports clubs in Charnwood are being encouraged to apply for borough council funding to help install life-saving defibrillators. The Council is offering up to £250 towards the equipment and is working with Leicestershire heart charity the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT).
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The charity, set up in memory of Rothley teenager Joe Humphries who was a victim of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS), campaigns to increase the number of defibrillators and raise awareness of SADS.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August 2018 10.30am – 16.30pm
Cllr Deborah Taylor, lead member for communities, safety and wellbeing at the council, said: “We are delighted to be working with the trust and would encourage clubs to apply for a sports grant towards the cost of a defibrillator. It could ultimately save someone’s life. “These defibrillators would not only help people at sports clubs but would also be available to use for the wider community.” Steve Humphries, chair of the JHMT, said: “It’s fantastic news that Charnwood Borough Council is now opening up its sports grants to help fund public access defibrillators in community sports facilities. “This is a vital step to help accelerate the number of Charnwood-based sports clubs and groups that will be better equipped in case of a cardiac emergency. “Joe’s trust works to equip our local communities to change the shocking statistics around sudden heart death which can strike anyone, anywhere and anytime. “Tragically, this includes at least 12 seemingly fit and healthy young people aged 12-35 each week, who die in Britain from undiagnosed genetic heart problems like sudden arrhythmic death syndrome. “Ensuring a defibrillator is readily available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is a vital step towards creating a heartsafe sporting and community environment.” A defibrillator typically costs around £1,000. The Council has amended its sports grants scheme to allow applications of up to £250 for defibrillators. Applications for the next round of grants need to be submitted by July 24. The deadline for the following round is October 2. For more information and to apply, visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/sports_facilities_grant
Stonehurst Farm and Charnwood Wartime events present a two day combined weekend 1940’s event. This is a real family day out with a large number of period vehicles and displays of equipment creating a wartime atmosphere. The farm has a good collection of animals for children as well as a Vehicle Museum. Light snacks and drinks can be found in the restaurant (NAFFI). Both Allied and German Groups are invited to attend this two day weekend event being held at Stonehurst Family Farm. The site has a suitable field and hard core area for the event. Also of interest is the Motor Museum, housing a large collection of Vintage Cars and Motorcycles plus a large selection of farm animals and a Restaurant / NAFFI. Please advise if you are able to attend. Contact details: Organiser – Ted Edwards 07885206 338 Assistant – Mike Batten – “Monty” 01509 230089 or email monty@talktalk.net
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To celebrate 10 years of recognising sporting achievement across the borough a new award is being launched. The Joe Humphries Special Recognition Award will recognise inspirational people and groups who have gone above and beyond and made outstanding achievements in the face of adversity.
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The information sessions, which are to be held on 17 July, offer members of the public a fantastic opportunity to find out more about Canine Partners, what they do as a charity and how to support them. Information sessions are held at the training centre in Osgathorpe, Leicestershire, throughout the year, where you can see a demonstration and hear from an established partner about the difference their canine partner has made to their lives. The dogs are trained to carry out a range of everyday tasks including picking up and fetching items, opening doors and dressing a person. They can even help load and unload a washing machine and they can fetch help in an emergency. By attending an information session, it helps to raise awareness and vital funds for the charity, which will lead to Canine Partners being able to re-open their currently closed waiting list for new applicants. The information sessions will take place on Tuesday 17 July at 11am and 2pm. Canine Partners ask for a suggested donation of £5 per person, which includes the costs for the event and refreshments. The session includes a presentation, a short film, a demonstration by dogs in training and a talk from an established partner. For further information and to book your place, visit caninepartners.org.uk/informationsessions/ or call 01730 716000 and select 1 for fundraising.
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Have A Cruelty-Free Holiday In the early 1980’s while I was on holiday in Turkey I remember seeing a huge brown bear in a street in old Istanbul dancing on his hind legs to the beat of a drum. A chain held by his keeper was attached to a ring through his nose. What a photo opportunity for which I gladly paid! I now look at the photograph with dismay and shame. At that time I didn’t question how an animal could be trained to perform such an unnatural act, nor did I consider it demeaning or cruel. How things have changed! The charity World Animal Protection stopped the cruelty of dancing bears in 2012 having begun their campaign in 1998. Bears were ‘trained’ by their keepers who tugged at chains attached to nose rings or by beating the bears’ legs. The bears were also often forced to stand on hot metal plates which made them stand upright and ‘hop’ from leg-to-leg, or ‘dance’. After a day’s performing the bears would be imprisoned in a barren metal cage with just enough food for survival. Research carried out by Oxford University has revealed that the mistreatment of over half a million animals in wildlife attractions around the world is being subsidised by unaware tourists. Many of the animals are captured from the wild as babies after their mothers are killed. The young animals are then forced into training regimes to entertain tourists. Unable to carry out their normal behaviour they are imprisoned in enclosures or cages when they are not ‘working’. For safety reasons many are declawed and/or have teeth removed. Tourists are told that payment for rides,
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Get out and active in Charnwood this summer A range of summer activities are on offer for children, young people and families in Charnwood. The borough council’s Active Charnwood team has put together a range of events and sessions at various locations in the area. New for this year are abseiling, archery legends, beginner’s taekwondo, hockey and indoor bowls. Activities will run from Monday, July 16 to Friday, August 24 at locations including Loughborough, Birstall, Mountsorrel, Shepshed and Syston. Bookings are being taken from Monday, June 18. Zoe Griffiths, sport and active recreation manager at the council, said: “There is a lot on offer and as well as some great new activities we’ve also got firm favourites like cricket and tennis. “Our holiday programme provides a number of opportunities to get active this summer and with 33 different activities and 100 sessions we are sure there’s something for everyone." Activities also include boxing, climbing, dodgeball, forest schools, geocaching, laser quest, yoga and more. Sessions start at £3 and discounts are available for Wild Card holders. If you are aged five to 16, or have a disability, and live or go to school in Charnwood, you may be able to sign up to the Wild Card scheme by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/wildcard For a full list of activities available this half-term, please visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/holidayprogrammes to book, call 01509 634561 or email active.together@charnwood.gov.uk.
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