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Annual Parish Meeting - 2008 |
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April
23rd 2008
After a couple of good years of attendance this year was somewhat light with only 10 members of the public turning out. Perhaps the draw of Manchester United v Barcelona in the Champions League followed by The Apprentice was just too much! The chairman of Helmdon Parish Council, Cllr Peter Burns, opened the meeting and gave a brief report on the council's activities for the year. The highlights were organising the refurbishment of the play equipment and reducing the incidence of dog fouling and illegal parking in the village. PC Gez Shillito then gave a report on the crime figures for the village, which are 41% down on last year. There were 14 recorded crimes in the period to March 2008 including 3 violent crimes (domestic), 1 burglary dwelling, 2 burglaries other, 2 thefts from vehicles, 2 thefts of vehicles, 1 criminal damage and 3 thefts. South Northants, and Helmdon particularly, remain one of the safest places to live - and long may that continue. PC Shillito made the point that the majority of the crime recorded was avoidable - that is thefts from cars or houses that had been left unlocked and unattended. All were urged to be alert at all times to help reduce the crime figures even further. Helmdon Parish Clerk, Liz Hart, then gave a report on how the parish council had spent their precept last year. The council closed the year with £25,856 in the bank, however this includes a grant and donations received for the refurbishment of the play equipment, which will cost over £6,000. The precept for 2008/2009 is £10,279, which is only approx. £25 per band D property and represents very good value for money.
Helmdon's district representative, Cllr Robin Digby, then gave a very detailed presentation on everything that's happening in South Northants. The main theme is all the developments that are coming to Towcester and, potentially, Brackley. It is thought that up to 4,000 new homes could be built across the district. Silverstone is also targeted for major development, and this is necessary if the circuit wishes to keep the British Grand Prix in the future. The formal presentations were followed by bite-size reports from leaders of various village groups including the Fellowship, Mothers' Union, Acorns, School, Church, Parish Plan Monitoring Group, Girl Guides, Bridge Players and Workers Education Association. Peter Burns concluded the meeting by reminding everyone that the Village of the Year judges' visit will take place on Wednesday 7th May at 10:45 a.m. The visit will start at the Bell over refreshments when the judges will go through our entry. It would be great to see as many people as possible attending to show them everything that Helmdon has on offer. Next year's meeting will be held on 22nd April 2009, so put the date in your diary now! Links in this section >> Report on the Annual Parish Meeting in 2007 Report on the Annual Parish Meeting in 2006 Report on the Annual Parish Meeting in 2005 Report on the Annual Parish Meeting in 2004 Report on the Annual Parish Meeting in 2003 Report on the Annual Parish Meeting in 2002 Report on the Annual Parish Meeting in 2001 |
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