KEGWORTHPARISH COUNCIL

1 London Road, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2EUTelephone: 01509 670204

www.kegworthparishcouncil.co.uk

Newsletter JUNE 2015

Parish Council OfficeEmail: clerk@kegworthparishcouncil.co.uk

Telephone: 01509 670204Website: kegworthparishcouncil.co.ukFacebook: Kegworth Parish Council

This photo impressionshows the planters that have beenordered

superimposed on a photo of the Market Place area wherethey will be situated. These should addcolour to our village centre and will beregularly watered to keep the displayslooking good.

Market Place planters will be comingsoon to Kegworth – Early in June

Kegworth Community Library has been advised by LCC thatthe business Plan has been accepted, and we are moving tothe next stage of preparations to take over the running ofthe Library as a ‘Charitable Incorporated Organisation’ fromthe start of 2016.

We want to gather your views on what you like about theLibrary and what other activities you would like to seehappen in the building.

Please complete the questionnaire coming through yourletter boxes with the ‘Soar Valley Life’ magazine in early Mayand return them by the end of May to collection boxes inthe Library, Parish Council Office, Post Office and theOrchard Surgery.

Look out for the Owl in the comingmonths for further updates!

Kegworth Community Library

Residents living around the Ashby Roadarea of Kegworth have recently had a ‘flyer’from Persimmon Homes advising on aproposal to build 166 houses on land offAshby Road.

The flyer states that Persimmon are‘intending to build’ on the outlineapplication approved in April 2013[12/00323] for 110 houses; The flyer doesnot state that Persimmon will have to makea new application, or that it is not intendedto provide all the Community Facilities inthe first application, having omittedallotments and a building with changingrooms for the football pitch.

Kegworth Parish Council will keep residentsinformed when the planning application issubmitted to NWLDC.

Other planning applications currently underconsideration:-

An application for up to 188 houses onthe Slack & Parr site [14/01132] which

creates a new vehicle access from SideLey with traffic calming and parkingrestrictions on Side Ley and rebuildingthe existing factory at the rear of thesite.

The Strategic Rail Freight Interchangeon the opposite side of the M1 Junction24 is under examination by the PlanningInspectorate, with a decision due in mid– July.

Further information is available at http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/projects/east-midlands/east-midlands-gateway-rail-freight-interchange/

Persimmon Homes Plans 50% increase onnew housing development in Kegworth

Long Lane UpdateLeicestershire County Council havenow agreed to continue with theclosure of Long Lane subject to a localconsultation. This consultation willbegin in August 2015.

Over the last few months we have beenholding regular Pop Up’s in the MarketPlace. These we believe have been wellreceived and give opportunity for ParishCouncillors to be seen and helping with 2way engagement. Where we can,Councillors will answer questions on allaspects of the village - Common themesinclude SRFI; housing developments &planning; traffic issues and parking; litterand dog fouling. On an average we get25/30 comments per Pop Up

We held a very successful Pop Up at theEaster Monday Charter Market where wealso held a poll on what you felt was

Kegworth Parish Council welcomes grantapplications that will promote a vibrantand active local community. The Councilrecognises and supports the valuablecontribution made by many volunteergroups and organisations in the fields ofsport, art, culture, service’s for youngpeople, elderly people and people withdisabilities and the many others whocontribute to the wellbeing of ourcommunity. The intention is to improvethe range of local services and activitiesand for grant funding to have a positiveeffect on the community of Kegworth.Grants will not be given to individuals.

For 2015 the following grants weremade:-

Engaging with you!!!important to our Community. The pingpong ball voting tubes were well used andthe ‘winner’ on that day was ‘would youlike to see the formation of one ‘umbrellagroup’ to harness all community spiritedschemes in Kegworth.

A letter has been shared with as manyvillage groups, societies, organisations and businesses to ascertain interest increating a ONE Village event for 2016. Ifyou have not yet had your chance to get engaged, please contact Jerry Tseng onjerryandgwneth@gmail.com, so he can addyour interest to the list.

Grants to local organisationsKegworth Baptist Church .........................£360Kegworth Bowls Club ..............................£460Kegworth Town Cricket Club....................£750Kegworth Tennis Club..............................£250Kegworth Village Hall ............................£1200Kegworth Museum................................£1000Kegworth Imps.......................................£ 840King George V Playing Field Committee......£750Kegworth Imperials .................................£250Mobility Grants CD Frail Elderly Mon ......£100

Fri .........£100Castle Donington Volunteer Centre ........£1000Soar Valley Twinning Association.............£350Kegworth Neighbourhood Watch ............£350‘Messy Church’ St Andrew’s.....................£130Kegworth Community Centre...................£500Kegworth Community Library ................£1000Total .....................................................£9390

MEET THE NEW COUNCILUniversity. Having worked on road andbridge building projects in exoticlocations like Grimsby and Milton Keynes,I was very pleased to return to the areato build the radial sluice gate at Zouch.I moved to the village in 1997, livingboth top- and bottom-village beforesettling in Station Road with my partner Pam, who worksat Loughborough University and in the Long Lane stables.I now work as a research manager for a local charity.I am keen to retain Kegworth’s friendly atmosphere,enhance its appearance and quality of life, support localgroups and ensure sustainable development of the villageand its amenities.Contact details:email: ChrisCarter.67@gmail.comphone: 07979 911024

Julie CookeI was born and raised in Leicestershire,and moved to Kegworth in 1986 with myhusband Mark. Our family lives close bywith son Elliott at Belton, and daughterGemma now on SideLey. My Father inlaw lives on The Dragwell- so we arevery handy for providing Sunday lunches and nowbabysitting our Granddaughters, Molly and Rosemary.Having worked full time all my life, and in the last 10 yearsin Global roles, I ‘retired’ last year and can now spend myefforts in my passions- gardening, cooking and flowers. Ijust love helping people having fun, and want to use thatenthusiasm to help raise the profile of what the village cando together to improve our environment. One thing youdon’t know about me is that I cycled down the Nile!Contact details:email: juliecookejci@gmail.comphone: 07599296557

Dick FowkesAs a resident of Kegworth for 70+ youdon't need to guess my age! I ammarried with two ‘children’ - one livingin Guernsey, and one in London.As most of you know I am passionateabout our Cricket Club, and spend most of my free timeenjoying both Cricket and Walking. I enjoy being part ofour new Pop Up ‘surgeries’ and can often be seen on theMarket Place supporting them.Contact details:email: dickf@talk21.comphone: 07761967730

Retiring CouncillorsWe would like to say thank you and ‘bon voyage’ to our 5Councillors who retired this May from our Parish Council.Many of them will not be strangers to us, but after 73 yearsof combined service, have opened the doors for new faces.Linda Pascoe – started 24/4/93 – 22 yearsDavid Hayes – started 4/7/94-6/5/99and 1/2/2010-2015 – 10 yearsClark Jennings – started7/6/99 – 16yearsSheila Daglish – started 6/6/2005 – 10yearsTrevor Priestly – started 8/5/2000 – 15 years

Joanne BellI was born in Manchester but mostlylived in Preston until moving toKegworth in 2009. I live with myhusband and two children Sean 14 andDaniel 8.I really like the village of Kegworth and think the amenitiesare great. I enjoy going to the gym and attending Zumbaclasses.My reason for being on the Parish Council is that I wouldlike to improve/keep our amenities for the local people.The thing no-one knows about is that I appeared on theshow We are The Champions with my school.

Contact details:email: joannebell1@yaho.co.ukphone: 07921519678

Gary BishopDespite being severely visually impairedI still work as a self-employed consultantElectronics Engineer for many blue chipcompanies in both the UK and the USA.

Apart from short spells living in Londonand in Dallas I have lived in the same house in BulstrodePlace all of my life. I was educated locally starting inKegworth County Primary School.

My primary reason for joining Kegworth Parish Council isto put something back into the community and to use mywide experience to improve the Village for all.

Contact details:email: gary.m.bishop@ntlworld.comphone: 07768 556399

01509 556399

Chris CarterI was born in Worthing, West Sussex, and first came to theMidlands to study civil engineering at Loughborough

Kegworth Parish Council has 10 members, as just 10 people were nominated, they were elected without the need for apublic vote.

Introducing our New Parish Councillors, (many of whom need little or no introduction)

The Annual Parish Council meeting took place on 21 May 2015 as this newsletter was being printed. Full details of themeeting can be found on the new website kegworthparishcouncil.co.uk

Martin HawksworthI moved to Kegworth in 1981 after livingin Loughborough and Barrow.I am married to Sheila who was born andbred in the area. I have three grown upchildren who all attended Kegworthschool and two of my children work for a local hotel.I was the village policeman for several years beforemoving back to Loughborough Police Station. My maininterests are running the local football clubs KegworthImps JFC and Kegworth Imperial FC. I have been involvedwith the Imps for 33 yrs and the senior team from thestart. I am also involved in the Soar Valley TwinningAssociation who have been twinning with small villagesin France for 40yrs. I am a keen gardener and have a smallallotment in the village.I would like to get involved in the sports amenities side ofthe council because I feel although we have some greatclubs in Kegworth we are still lacking in sporting facilities.Contact details:email: mands.hawksworth@virginmedia.comphone: 01509 568793

David HignettOriginally from Bolton, Lancashire, I haveworked in numerous locations aroundthe country in my career as a pharmacist/manager with Boots, arriving inKegworth in 1995 where two years laterI retired. I am married to Carole, a retirednurse who is currently leader of the Mothers’ Union inKegworth. We have four sons and four grandchildren.I was co-opted onto Kegworth Parish Council in September2013 and made chairman of the Finance, Communicationsand HR committees in May 2014. I previously chaired theKegworth Bypass Group, achieving no more success thananyone else who has tried!I would like to see Kegworth free of the HGVs that thunderthrough the village, a reduction in rat-running and acreative solution to our car parking problems. None ofthese are in the power of the Parish Council to deliver butwe can and will lobby District and County Councils to bringabout improvements. I would also like to see us build onrecent initiatives of the regular Newsletter, the newwebsite ( kegworthparishcouncil.co.uk ) Christmas lightsand general improvements in the appearance of ourvillage.Contact details:email: davidhignett@msn.comphone: 07976677498

Carl SuttonI grew up in Kegworth living on Hillsidewith my family and attended the PrimarySchool. After living in Loughborough for10 years I returned to the village in 2008and now live on Ashby Road.

I have a long involvement with the Cricket Club havingstarted playing at the age of 8 and have never playedelsewhere. I am currently Chairman & Secretary of theclub. I have also played football and tennis in the villagein previous years.On leaving school I worked for a UK bank for nearly 20years, before moving on to one of the world's leading foodmanufacturers. I am now fulfilling my dream job workingin cricket travel which sees me travelling around the worldorganising supporters tours to watch the England team.My motivation to become a councillor is to drive for anincrease in sporting and recreational facilities in the villageas well as tackling the day to day issues we face withtraffic, parking and litter. I thoroughly enjoy village life andwant to make a contribution to the community.Contact details:email: carlsutton@virginmedia.com phone: 07717 318225

01509 550448

Hilary Tansley I am a resident of Kegworth for over 20years, with 2 sons, Thomas and Jake. Ihave numerous hobbies that includereading, film, food and travel. I ampassionate about our local amenities andsustainable development. I am a keen member of the Village Hall ManagementCommittee and involved in the Kegworth CommunityLibrary Group. One thing you don't know about me is thatI have walked around both Annapurna and Mont Blanc!Contact details:email: hilary.tansley@gmail.comphone: 01509 550047

Val TeffahiI was born in Kegworth and most of myfamily live here including my parents, myeldest daughter Melanie andgrandchildren Millie and Archie whoboth go to Kegworth Primary School.I grew up in Kegworth, starting life on Sideley and thenmoved to Bulstrode Place until we were lucky enough asa family of six to be housed in a brand new council houseback on Sideley when I was around 11 years old. Havingmoved several times within the village I now live back onSideley with my husband Salim, who works for the NHS.My reason for being on the Parish Council and a memberof the Kegworth Plan Group is to improve the appearanceand amenities of the village. In particular I am keen for theParish Council to develop open spaces for the benefit oflocal people and their families and to tackle the many trafficrelated issues. I am also keen that we help to maintain andencourage a sense of community within the village.

Contact details:email: val.teffahi@talk21.comphone: 07595518314

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The functional MOT is a number of physical tests that will assess your abilities for living independently

Thursday 9 July Spittal Pavilion, Castle Donington 1pm - 3pm

Thursday 13 August Kegworth Village Hall 1pm - 3pm

Thursday 10 September Diseworth Village Hall, 1pm - 3pm

For more information contact christopher.mawbey@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454606

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St Andrew’s Church Wall

In our last newsletter we announced thatwork was needed on the wall of thechurchyard and that structural engineers hadbeen consulted. The engineers have reportedthat some of the stones and bricks that haveworn away need replacing and most of thewall needs repointing. They have specifiedthe areas needing attention and provideddetailed instructions in how the work is to becarried out in order to comply with listedbuilding status. Three contractors specializingin restorative work to listed buildings will beasked to quote.

The photo shows an area of wall requiringattention.

St Andrew’s gates betweenthe two war memorials

The Parish Council have just commenced onthe administration required to obtainpermission for the renovation of these gates.

St Andrew’s Steps and gatesonto Nottingham Road

These gates have been closed to the publicsince the church Insurance Company advisedthat the steps needed attention. As the stepsterminate on Nottingham Road and this is theresponsibility of the Highways Dept ofLeicestershire County Council, the ParishCouncil have sought their advice and we areawaiting this. In the meantime the gatesremain closed. The Parish Council apologisesfor this continued inconvenience that it iscausing local residents and will endeavor toresolve the matter as soon as possible.

KPC BusinessPlan Update

We are sorry that it’s taking longer thanexpected to start the Business Planconsultation, we want to get it right andare almost there.

The five new parish councillors will havethe opportunity to review and commenton the current draft plan during Juneand once complete we will start theconsultation process.

It is essential that the Business Planrepresents the best interests ofKegworth and we can only achieve thiswith input from the local community If you have views and ideas on how youwould like to be consulted and involvedplease get in touch by email, facebookthe website, give us a call or come alongto one of our Parish Council meetings ormarket place pop ups

Grass CuttingKegworth Parish Council is responsible forcutting grass in the churchyard, thecemetery, Sideley and Whatton Roadrecreation grounds, the perimeter of KingGeorge V playing field, The Flash, andchildren’s play areas in Munmore Close andWindmill Way. A contractor is employed todo this every two weeks depending on theweather (16 cuts per year). NWLDC cut thegrass monthly outside the houses that theyrent and formerly rented, now privatelyowned. Leicestershire County Council cutthe grass on all the other roadside locationsand this year have reduced the number ofcuts from seven to five.

More details atwww.leics.gov.uk/grasscutting

The “Tidy up Kegworth” campaign gotoff to a flying start with a litter pick onSaturday 2 May. The organisers –Kegworth Plan Group, with supportfrom Kegworth Parish Council andNWLDC , who provided the loan of theequipment – want to send a huge thankyou to all those who turned out to “dotheir bit”!

Over 40 people turned up and collected astaggering 45 bags full of litter. “The mostcommon items gathered were recyclingitems blown out of bins on recycling day andcigarette ends. In addition, we gathered 3wheel trims and even a singing sack of littercontaining a discarded Christmas musicaltoy”, said one of the organisers.

Volunteer litter pickers ranged from asyoung as 2 years old, with whole familiesturning out to do their bit. Some families

Please help keepKegworth tidy

Find a binand put it in...

Or take your litterhome with you

TIDY UP KEGWORTH CAMPAIGNGETS OFF TO A FLYING START

set their own challenge to see who couldgather the most litter. People dispersedthroughout the village and on their returnto the Market Place were rewarded with ahot dog and bag of recycling goodies fromNWLDC.

The next organised event in Kegworth willbe on Saturday 8th August

Anyone wishing to sign up as a “litter volunteer” should contactRUTH.MULVANY@NWLeicestershire.gov.ukThis is a scheme sponsored by the NorthWest Leicestershire District Council, whowill provide a litter picking stick and hi-visjacket to anyone who wants to do their bitto keep the village clean and tidy.

To report litter, log on to:http://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/report

and select the litter button.